November 3 through November 11, 2012

Keoki Kahumoku, proud resident of Hawai'i Island and five-time Grammy award winner, will be holding his 7th annual Kahumoku 'Ohana Hawaiian Music and Lifestyles Workshop from November 3 through November 11 in the district of Ka'u. Immersed in the culture of Hawai'i on the grounds of the Pahala Plantation Cottages, this is a rare week-long opportunity to learn ki ho'alu (slack key guitar), 'ukulele, steel guitar, song writing, music theory and hula, from today's top masters, many of which have ties to the island of Hawai'i. Other cultural activities include lei making, chant, Hawaiian Song and choir, pahu drum carving, lauhala and coconut palm weaving, food preparation and traditional crafts. Tuition for the event includes all music and cultural classes, private one-on-one lessons from all instructors, three meals a day prepared by Keoki Kahumoku and staff featuring local farmers and ranchers of the Big Island, nightly kani ka pila (jam sessions), imu (earthen stove) ceremony, food demonstrations, and more.

Kahumoku Ohana Hawaiian Music and Lifestyles workshop overflows Ka'u with cultural artisans in its sixth year! Video by Alvin Franko & Kau Concert Society with funding from the State Foundation on Culture & the Arts. Held at the Pahala Plantation House In Pahala, Hawaii Click Here for Photos from the last Workshop

Here were our teachers for 2011. Most will return for 2012!

Instructors this year include: Dennis Kamakahi, George Kahumoku Jr., Sonny Lim, John Keawe, James Hill, Herb Ohta Jr., David Kamakahi, Brittni Paiva, Konabob Stoffer, Kanani Enos, Darci Baker, Brad Bordessa, Peter De Aquino, Ka'iwi Perkins and more to be announced!

Students will learn some of the history, culture and legends of Hawai'i's past, and music techniques of the past and present. Masters of their craft, the award-winning artists/teachers will share their talent, legacy, and love of the islands during this week-long event. The workshop closes with a free public concert on Saturday, November 10, in Pahala featuring the teachers, and also the Ka'u High Ensemble and One Journey. There will be plate lunch for sale as a fundraiser for Ka'u High Ensemble. 11am-4pm.

Proceeds from this workshop benefit The Center for Hawaiian Music Studies, a non-profit organization founded by Keoki Kahumoku. This organization provides instruments, 'ukulele building workshops, music and cultural education year-around to island children from ages 4-18. Scholarships for twenty or more children are awarded every year for this annual workshop through private party donations and corporate funding. It is Keoki Kahumoku's life-long passion and mission to perpetuate the teachings to our younger generations, to donate instruments and bring music and Hawaiian education to as many Island children as possible.

Scholarship Information - Click Here

1. Complete Scholarship Form
2. Send to 358 Ululani St. at, Hilo HI, 96720
3. Must be postmarked or emailed to: keokikahumoku@mac.com by October 31st.

Hawai'i Island still retains much of the traditional Hawaiian history, crafts, music and lifestyle within its people and places. Tradition is being shared, remembered, and honored in this 21st century. 1400 years ago Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiians) discovered Hawaii Nei and created a society honoring Akua from the mountains to the sea. This year's workshop will be celebrating Hawai'i Island. Legends, music and traditions will be shared from Ka'u, Kona, Kohala, Waimea, Waipi'o, Honoka'a, Hilo and Puna. Participants and instructors gather from as far as Oregon, Seattle, California, Washington D.C., Canada, and Japan to learn, share, be challenged and inspired and relax. One very satisfied participant called it "the most memorable music and cultural experience ever, full of aloha and the feeling of 'ohana."

Dates:
Check-in November 3rd. Camp is November 3-11 (workshops)

Location:
District of Ka'u, Island of Hawai'i, Pahala Plantation House

Program:
A week of hands-on instructions in slack key guitar, 'ukulele, Hawaiian steel guitar & slack key bass; music theory; songwriting; song sessions; private lessons; Hawaiian language & chanting; singing; hula; lei making; nightly Ka Ni Kapila (jam sessions); food demos and day trips. Free concert on Friday, Nov 11.

Rates:
Regular Student Full Payment: $1450 (includes all classes, private lessons and all meals)

Companion/Spouse: $650 (includes meals, Hawaiian cultural classes only, nightly Kani Ka Pila and food demos. Does not include hands-on instructional classes, music theory, songwriting and song session classes.)

Kama'aina: $1200 (available with current Hawaii Driver's License)

Family Rate: $1450

Limited scholarships available.

For more information and photos from past Workshops, click here

Register for the 2012 Workshop!

Call Tiffany at 808-938-6582,or complete the form below.

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I wish to register and make the following payment: Regular Student Full Payment $1,450.00 Regular Student 50% non-refundable deposit $725.00 Kama'aina Student Full Payment $1200.00 Kama'aina Student 50% non-refundable deposit $600.50 Companion or Spouse Full Payment $650.00 Companion or Spouse 50% non-refundable deposit $325.00 I have read and agree to the release form (click here), and agree to print it out and bring a completed copy on the first day of the Workshop. You will be directed to Paypal to review this transaction. To add additional registrants, just click 'continue shopping' and you will be redirected to this page for the next participant.

If you wish to pay by check, or If you have questions about scholarships, please call Center for Hawaiian Music Studies at 808-960-8385, or email us at keokikahumoku@mac.com