Armand Aromin

Armand Aromin is a queer Filipino-American violin maker and musician based in Providence, Rhode Island. An engaging educator, Armand specializes in teaching clawhammer ukulele, breaking down rhythmic techniques, chord embellishments, and tunes into approachable, joyful steps.

Armand loves, loves, loves teaching with a focus on musicality and giving students tools with which to find their own voice. He’s taught at the Ukulele Weekend at Ashokan, Nutmeg Ukulele Festival in Simsbury, CT; and Ukuleles by the Sea in New London, CT. He regularly teaches private lessons at home as well as group classes at the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI. In November 2023, The Ukulele Site hosted an Instagram contest where his submission, “Hunt the Hare”, made it to the Top 10!