Monthly Archives: January 2022

$99 Music Classes in Zoom

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Anne Ku

Choose the first four classes for $99 Applies to all classes AND the new PERFORMANCE SERIES on Tuesdays. Continue reading →

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In-person music classes

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Anne Ku

Prior to the pandemic, we assumed all classes were given in-person. Only online classes needed to be labelled. Now that we are STILL in the worldwide pandemic, we have to label classes that are given in-person. Are we ready for … Continue reading →

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Musical tributes

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Anne Ku

Homage. Tribute. These are words reflecting past accomplishments that live on. Here is the start of a project paying tribute to a composer or artist or other famous person through a re-interpretation of his or her music.

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Kanikapila in Hawai’i (part 3)

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Anne Ku

In part three of this blog series, I write about getting together to play music outdoors on the beautiful island of Maui. Subtitle: making music on Maui.

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3 Chord Thursday workshops

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Anne Ku

On 13th and 20th January 2022, we will be giving free workshops in Zoom instead of hosting song sessions for 3 Chord Thursday. Doors will open 10 minutes before start time. We will use a WAITING ROOM to let you … Continue reading →

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Kanikapila in Hawai’i (part 2)

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Anne Ku

At the beginning of the pandemic, I watched Facebook livestreams of “Unko George” Kahumoku, Jr making music on his farm on Maui. It looked like such fun. He had introduced me to Daniel Ho who then introduced me to the … Continue reading →

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Kanikapila in Hawai’i (part 1)

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Anne Ku

Upon my return to Maui, I got introduced to “kanikapila” — a Hawaiian term describing a spontaneous, impromptu music making with others, usually outdoors. The pandemic made us cautious about indoor activity. Portable instruments such as the ukulele and guitar … Continue reading →

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