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Torin
Aloha
USA
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 Posted - 09/03/2003 : 11:57:07 AM
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Aloha
In a moment of hubris I signed up to teach a twice weekly begining slack key class at Linscott charter school. 10-12 7th in 8th grade kids 1:30-3:00 on mondays and wednesdays.
Most of the kids have had some experience with tight string guitar. Im planning to expose them to recordings, a little history, and some basic skill building towards playing a couple simple pieces.
Probably sticking with Taro patch tuning and Ozzie's Kani Ki Ho'Alu and Manuela Boy.
I could really use ideas for teaching kids. (Anyone local want to drop in?!) Also, were short on guitars. Donations of playable/repairable instruments would be great.
Mahalo! - Torin
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Mainkaukau
Lokahi
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2003 : 12:25:27 PM
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Hello Torin,
Give your keikis plenty of praise and encouragement. It works on me:0)
Direct them to taropatch.net for answers, advice and entertainment.
You are a farmer of "Ki Ho'Alu" cultivating the "slackers" of tomorrow.
Keep up the good work. |
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Auntie Maria
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 09/03/2003 : 3:45:56 PM
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Torin, you might want to connect with the DJs of the Hawaiian music show which broadcasts Sundays on KHDC-Salinas. Their listeners would probably be able to offer you plenny support! 
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 09/03/2003 : 3:55:06 PM
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| Aloha e Torin! Take a look at Keoki Kahumoku's DVD for ideas on practice exercises. |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 09/03/2003 : 4:45:23 PM
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Also depends on kids background - how much the have been exposed to Hawaii, hula and Hawaiian music. If not much it is a good idea to connect with a local halau, use pictures and talk story to put things into a context. If they come from Hawaiian families, ask them what songs their families like to sing.
I tought some kids about that age without much Hawaiia background - brought in a hula tape each class for at least 1 number -- used Hapa Haole stuff in simple strum arrangements with turnarounds. With the hapa haole you can also get them singing.
Raymond
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Bwop
Lokahi
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2003 : 6:38:47 PM
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Aloha,
I'd concur about using Taro Patch as a tuning (and tuned down to F or so to make it easier on da limamanamana). Pick a couple pieces to teach, but also consider having them come up with any, really any, song they want and doing the ki ho'alu version. And why not hook up with the startion Auntie mentioned and have the DJ agree to either play a recording or have the group of kids perform a song on the radio at the finish of your class. Demonstrate, motivate, create and get out da way! Good luck! |
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cmdrpiffle
`Olu`olu
USA
553 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2003 : 12:03:25 AM
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Torin,
Aloha,
I'm 25 min from Watsonville, and even know Linscott E pretty well. Give me a ring at my address, piffle77 @ yahoo.com, and maybe I could be of some help.
I've a couple of older beater guitars to boot. (beach guitars)
Anyway, write me we can talk. Maybe I could be of some help. I sure would like to add something to this.
GREAT idea all around.
Mike |
my Poodle is smarter than your honor student |
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rossasaurus
Lokahi
USA
306 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2003 : 03:35:29 AM
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I got one guitar for ya; but it's up here in sebastopol. Can maybe send it South if someone comes this weekend from down that way.
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Torin
Aloha
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2003 : 10:05:46 AM
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Mahalo!!!!!!
You folks are great
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naukilo
Lokahi
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 8:11:31 PM
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Aloha Torin,
I'm glad to see that kiho'alu is reaching the younger generation and I know with your guidance they will appreciate the music of the "kua 'aina" or backlands of Hawaii.
Encourage your students to find a time during the day when they can practice and enjoy the resonance of the guitar. Unfortunately, my creative time is between midnight and 6 am in the morning....haha....
Kiho'alu is like a sedative. It can make you relax to the point of slowly nodding off until the sun rises in the next morning.
If you follow the way the kupunas taught, that is by imitation and trial and error, you will be on your way to a rewarding experience.
Aloha pumehana,
Rev. Dennis Kamakahi
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SteveSun
Aloha
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2003 : 05:25:26 AM
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Aloha
I just found this site and would like to help. I will post a email at my work to try to get some old guitars for the kids. Please email me with any contact information. Your efforts to pass down the traditions are truely respected and very honorable. I hope I am able to help. as I started my musical journey in the public schools in my area that no longer have music programs.
Mahalo
Steve Sun
Stevesun10 @ msn.com
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waveriderjon
Aloha
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2003 : 2:01:20 PM
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Mahalo for carrying on the tradition and especially with the youth. You may want to contact a teacher in your area or Principal and get a crash course in how to make a daily lesson plan. If you tie in other things that that age group is familiar with (and thinks is "cool") it'll enhance the coolness level (and interest) of your subject, try surfing as part of the contribution Hawaiian's have made to us as well as slack key. Just a thought. Good luck
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hwnslacker
Lokahi
USA
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