Ukulele workshop
Overview
Get ready to strum and sing with our summer ukulele program led by brothers Kala’e and Kamaka Camarillo! Our program is designed for students of all levels who want to learn and improve their ukulele skills in a fun and supportive environment. Sign up for our summer ukulele program today!
Exclusive to Pacific Music Institute, learn from these ukulele virtuosos during this 5-day program. You’ll learn:
- Fretboard Navigation
- Achieving a Good Tone
- Rhythm & Strumming
- Composing & Songwriting
- Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, & Dynamics in Music
- How to Practice
- Basic Music Theory Concepts
- Improvising Over A 12-Bar Blues & Chord Substitutions
Kala'e Camarillo
In 2017, Kala’e released his his debut album entitled “Working Man.” The album, which consists of 12 tracks (11 originals, 1 cover), can be heard across the Maui & Hilo radio airwaves and most recently on WNYR Radio New York. In 2018, “Working Man” garnered Kala’e a nomination at the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawaii Grammys), recognizing him as one of Hawaii’s “Most Promising Artists.”
In 2019, he released his sophomore album entitled “Feel at Home.” This album features 11 original tracks and was produced by Hawaii’s very own two-time Grammy Award Winning Producer, Dave Tucciarone. “Feel at Home” went on to win Kala’e his first ever Na Hoku Hanohano award for Contemporary Acoustic Album of the Year.
Kala’e is currently in the studio with Grammy nominated producer, Imua Garza (Zeo Music), working on an EP that he plans to release later this year. Please stay up to date with all of the latest news and up coming shows by subscribing below!
Kamaka Camarillo
July 10-15, 2023 at McKinley High School
*Out-of-state students, please book travel outside of July 10-15 for full participation
Daily Classes (7/10-7/14)
1:30pm-3:00pm: Beginner
3:00pm-4:30pm: Intermediate
Concert Performance (7/15)
Time TBD
Ukulele Workshop
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Individualized Instruction
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Fun and Safe Learning Environment
Registrations due May 31, 2023
Eligibility Requirements
PMI Ukulele Workshop is open to students entering 6-12th grade. Graduating high school seniors are also welcome.
How would you describe your skill level?
Beginner – Little to no experience playing the ukulele.
Intermediate – Can tune own ukulele. Understands basic chords and strumming patterns. Can pick a simple melody.
Highlights
At PMI2021, instructors Jake Shimabukuro and Dean Taba surprised students with an impromptu performance of Misty.
Kala’e’s album, “Feel at Home,” was named the Contemporary Acoustic Album of the Year at the 2020 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Hawaiian Grammy’s)!
Out of high school?
Adults interested in auditing the Ukulele Workshop with Kala’e and Kamaka may inquire with Jeremy at Jeremy@hiyouthsympony.org.
