There’s something I see all the time. A player learns a song… plays it pretty well… maybe even performs it…and then a week later, it’s gone. Not completely gone—but shaky. Slower. Hesitant. And the reason is almost always the same:…
If you take one thing away from this post, it should be this: Music doesn’t just support a moment—it defines it. Above, you just watched the exact same video played multiple times.Nothing about the visuals changed. Not the setting. Not…
Kapena School Of Music had the opportunity to perform at the ʻUkulele Summit this weekend, and it was a great experience for everyone involved. The event brought together a wide range of players and groups, and it was nice to…
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start playing ʻukulele… this is it. Not later. Not when things calm down. Now. Your Brain Is Ready Right Now Every time you practice, your brain is changing. Scientists call this…
When you open one of my arrangements, everything is laid out in a very intentional way. Once you understand the flow, you’ll be able to read any chart quickly and confidently. Let’s go step by step. Header Section At the…
TL;DR ʻUkulele chords often leave out notes — especially the root — to make room for more important color tones. The harmonic function stays intact even when the chord is incomplete, which is why a voicing like the “Hawaiian” D7…
