KALA brand ukuleles may have just begun but their roots go back a little bit!  

Mike Upton is the founder of KALA Brand Music Co. and KALA Brand Ukulele. (Kala also makes MAKALA ukuleles) Mike became acquainted with the charm of the ukulele at an early age as his Dad would strum the "uke" and sing old standards, entertaining the family, neighbors, and worshiping in Church. The sweet, soothing sound was the best pacifier for a fidgety child like Mike, so as he grew up, you guessed it, Mike started playing the bass. Four strings like the uke, only much larger and able to rattle your teeth with the proper amplification i.e. Ampeg SVT 300 Watt Tube Head through a 8x10 cabinet. Anyway, back to the ukulele, Mike re-engaged with the uke while living on heavenly Lanikai Beach in 1991 with his wife, Wendy. You were just starting to hear and see more and more people playing ukulele back then. Mikes interest continued as he became the Hawaii Sales Representative for the Hohner Company in 1997. he found out very quickly that there were very few quality, affordable ukuleles available in the Islands. So with that in mind, he set out and with some help developed a popular ukulele line. In July of 2005 Mike went out on his own to start KALA Ukulele to continue to expand what is possible in the realm of quality, affordable instruments for the Ukulele Enthusiast and Novice alike. 

... the result of this ever-expanding vision of quality, affordable ukuleles. With over 40 models currently offered, there is an instrument to fit everyone's tastes and budget.