{"id":329,"date":"2026-10-10T19:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T05:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/?p=329"},"modified":"2026-10-10T19:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T05:48:30","slug":"congratulations-to-karsten-holman-dukes-ukes-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/10\/10\/congratulations-to-karsten-holman-dukes-ukes-champion\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations to Karsten Holman, Duke\u2019s Ukes Champion!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8EE32E74-0EB1-4FC6-B44D-3E40DB6F1E85.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8EE32E74-0EB1-4FC6-B44D-3E40DB6F1E85.jpg 810w, https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8EE32E74-0EB1-4FC6-B44D-3E40DB6F1E85-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8EE32E74-0EB1-4FC6-B44D-3E40DB6F1E85-768x1024-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are incredibly proud to congratulate <strong>Karsten Holman<\/strong> on winning first place at today\u2019s <strong>Duke\u2019s Ukes Contest<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9D76BAE0-9417-40F6-8CC6-2CF1D286B17F-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9D76BAE0-9417-40F6-8CC6-2CF1D286B17F-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9D76BAE0-9417-40F6-8CC6-2CF1D286B17F-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/fourstringsukulelestudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9D76BAE0-9417-40F6-8CC6-2CF1D286B17F.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here I am checking out one of Karsten\u02bbs beautiful prizes.  This one a Koaloha concert gem. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karsten performed a medley of songs by <strong>The Beatles<\/strong>, which was the perfect choice for him\u2014they are his favorite band. His performance allowed him to showcase both his musical ability and his genuine love for their music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before becoming my student, Karsten had already discovered that he has perfect pitch. During his three years at Kapena School of Music, it has been a joy to watch him continue developing his talent, musicianship, and confidence. He is currently a member of our <strong>Elite Class<\/strong>, where he continues to challenge himself and grow as a musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karsten is also the <strong>first Kapena School of Music student to win a trophy at this prestigious annual event<\/strong>. Given the reputation and high level of competition associated with Duke\u2019s Ukes, this is a particularly meaningful achievement for Karsten and a proud milestone for our school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karsten is our second contest champion this year. His fellow Elite Class member <strong>Josh Purdy<\/strong> won first place in the <strong>HI\u02bbs Finest \u02bbUkulele Contest<\/strong> earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations, Karsten, on this well-deserved achievement! We are tremendously proud of you, and your entire Kapena School of Music \u02bbohana is celebrating with you! \ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are incredibly proud to congratulate Karsten Holman on winning first place at today\u2019s Duke\u2019s Ukes Contest! Karsten performed a medley of songs by The Beatles, which was the perfect choice for him\u2014they are his favorite band. His performance allowed him to showcase both his musical ability and his genuine love for their music. 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