It's not too early to reserve your spot for next year's 6th Annual Slack Key workshop on Maui!

George conducts a major workshop each year on Maui where he and his guest teachers instruct students in Slack Key techniques. The course offers small group instruction in slack key basics, stylings and techniques, notation and song writing.

George's renowned annual Hawaiian Slack Key Masters Ki ho'alu Workshop, held at the Mauian Hotel on beautiful Napili Bay  is one of the great musical events on the islands today.  The sound of the surf is nearby and there you are, with your guitar, sitting on the grass on a warm Hawaiian night jamming with George Kahumoku, and other artists and teachers such as Ozzie Kotani, Carlos Andrade, Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi and other slack key greats.  Keoki Kahumoku will be teaching Ukulele early in the week. Kevin Brown will be replacing Keoki teaching Slack Key Guitar Thursday through Sunday.

It happens every year and in 2003, you can be there too! This year's workshop will take place from June 18 through June 22, 2003. The cost is still to be determined but there is a reduced rate for your spouse/companion. The price includes lunches and dinners (but not accommodations).

To sign up, please contact Nancy Sweeney at nancy@kahumoku.com or call 831-234-8790.

We recommend staying at the Mauian Hotel and making reservations now. Note that your hotel must be booked separately. They require a $100 deposit, refundable up to 2 weeks before the reservation date. 808-669-6205/800-367-5034. Tell Wilma that you will be a workshop participant for a reduced rate. There is a website for The Mauian Hotel in Napili Bay. Many activities will be there, and most of us staying there.

The sessions are as much a cultural immersion as a mere workshop. Danny Palakiko Jr will be teaching language and Kane (male) Hula while Evalani Palakiko will be teaching Wahine (female) Hula. Maile Andrade will teach lauhala bracelet and fan making.  We'll visit Kahakuloa Valley for a poi demonstration and the planting of the taro patches. We'll make laulau and other great Hawaiian foods. It's an opportunity to discover the deep meanings of aloha.

Here's what one student had to say about George's last Annual Workshop...

George has a few words about this year's event...

Total immersion with George: