Music for Maui Update: First Instruments Have Arrived!

We've been so fortunate to have been connected with a group of inspiring Maui residents who have the resolve and selflessness to focus on the needs of the thousands of displaced residents, even while they confront the disruption the wildfires have caused in their lives. 

With their guidance and encouragement, we have been able to develop the framework for a long-term initiative that will replace instruments lost in the wildfires, bring music to the displaced families living in shelters and hotels, and to create healing opportunities with the guidance of music therapists.  

So I am so happy and honored to share that this weekend we have been able to provide 50 ukuleles to a music teacher in Lahaina. These instruments are going to be brought to several hotels for kanikapila (group jam session), and free lessons and then will be left with the residents to play. 

While we will need to secure hundreds of instruments, it's inspiring to see this come together so quickly and I am humbled by the "won't fail" attitude being exhibited by everyone involved in this effort. 

I am so grateful for those individuals who've chosen to donate towards the purchase of these instruments. Your support has already allowed us to start bringing music and comfort to Maui! 

And a special shout-out needs to be sent to our friends at Kala Ukulele for helping us secure these instruments so quickly and to Sounding Joy Music Therapy in Oahu for your support throughout this process. 

If you want to help our efforts to bring instruments, comfort and human connection please go to https://www.kanikapilaproject.org

Mahalo and aloha,