I am planning on going to this one...
Here is a link to some Herb Otha Jr. videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPl4GbIDozw24bqYgryzpNA
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Subject: Re: SAVE THE DATE: Ukulele Enthusiasts
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:51:15 +0000
From: Glen Hirabayashi <homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Alan <a_remick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Herb Ohta, Jr.
Aloha Ukulele and Live Music Aficionados,
Donna and I are particularly delighted to invite you to participate in a
very special opportunity to learn from and enjoy the ukulele stylings of
Herb Ohta, Jr. from October 8 through 13, 2018, in Herndon,
Virginia.After a long absence from the East Coast, ukulele master,
teacher, author, composer, recording artist, entertainer, and producer,
award winning Herb Ohta, Jr., is returning to Northern Virginia to offer
private lessons throughout the week of October 8, 2018, and two
workshops on Saturday, October 13, 2018, and to perform at a house
concert the evening of Saturday, October 13, 2018.See
https://www.herbohtajr.com <https://www.herbohtajr.com/>.
Herb began playing the ukulele at age 3.His father, the great ukulele
master Ohta San, gave Herb formal lessons from an early age.By age 11,
Herb taught at his father’s ukulele school.In 1992, Herb started his own
ukulele classes.
Herb began his recording career in 1990.He has recorded more than 50
recordings.He has been nominated for Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 14 times,
and won it in 2011, 2013, 2015, and, this year, 2018.Herb is also a four
time Hawai’i Music Award winner.
Herb has co-authored two ‘ukulele instructional books with Grammy Award
artist Daniel Ho, as well as a songbook of his arrangements.
For ukulele fans who prefer unpretentious technical proficiency over
theatrics, Herb Ohta Jr. is the undisputed master ukulele
instrumentalist of his generation.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn
from and experience what Herb is offering to us.Herb has also generously
agreed to give us discounts from his normal charge for lessons and
workshops.
*_Private Lessons_*: Herb is offering one on one one-hour private
lessons in the home Herndon in which he is staying.Possible dates and
times are Monday and Tuesday evenings, October 8 and 9, 2018, and days
and evenings on Wednesday through Friday, October 10-12, 2018.Herb will
charge $70 per private lesson session.His normal charge is $150 for a
one hour private lesson.Please contact Glen Hirabayashi by replying to
this email to schedule a private lesson.
*_Workshops_*:
Intermediate, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2018: Herb will teach a song.
Intermediate / Advanced:Herb will teach multiple finger picking patters,
arpeggios, and Hawaiian vamps picked (not strummed) and how to use them.
Herb will charge $30 per workshop instead of his usual $35, or $50 for
both workshops.
*_Potluck Pupus_*will be served at 6:00 p.m. Please free to bring a dish
to share.We will provide drinking water, cups, plates, bowls, utensils,
and napkins.
*_Concert_*: The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.Herb is asking $20 to
attend the concert.As a super special, Herb has agreed to charge $60 for
attending both workshops and the concert.
All payments may be made to Herb when you arrive for lessons, workshops,
and/or concert.
Workshop and Concert seating is limited.If you wish to attend either or
both workshops, concert, or any combination of them,please reply to this
email at homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx>, for
our private home address and more.In your reply, please state which
workshops you would like to attend and whether you would like to attend
the concert.Please include the names of those attending each workshop
and concert.An email will be sent to you in response to your RSVP
confirming your reservation.
Feel free to call Glen Hirabayashi, mobile 571 224-3067, if you have any
questions.
Mahalo,
Glen and Donna Hirabayashi
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*From:* Alan <a_remick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2018 9:21 AM
*To:* Glen Hirabayashi
*Subject:* Re: SAVE THE DATE: Ukulele Enthusiasts
Glen,
Unfortunately , I messed the Andrew Molina workshop and concert last
weekend, but,ļæ½ is the Herb Ohta Jr. workshop/concert still "on"?
Alan R.
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On 8/7/2018 11:09 AM, Glen Hirabayashi wrote:
Aloha e Ukulele Enthusiasts
*_Abe Lagrimas, Jr. ļæ½ukulele workshop and house concert ļæ½ September 1_*
Saturday, September 1
Time TBA
ļæ½
SAVE THE DATE to come spend a special Saturday afternoon of workshops and evening at a house concert in Herndon featuring Abe Lagrimas, Jr. <https://www.abelagrimasjr.com/>, a musician, composer, educator, and author who plays the drums, vibraphone, ukulele, and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Abe will be in Virginia to also conduct two afternoon ukulele workshops. As a solo ukulele artist,ļæ½Abeļæ½is aļæ½Nļæ½ Hļæ½kļæ½ļæ½Hanohano Awardļæ½recipient and has released multiple albums in the United States, Japan, and South Korea.ļæ½Abeļæ½is also an educator and has authored the first ever ukulele curriculum for instrumental music programs in schools titledļæ½ļæ½Ukulele Ensemble, Beginning Ukulele - Level 1ļæ½. His latest bookļæ½"Jazz Ukulele: Comping, Soloing, Chord Melodies" is available in stores worldwide and on Amazon. Further event details to come. Contact: Glen Hirabayashi at homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
ļæ½
*_Herb Ohta, Jr. ukulele workshop and evening concert ļæ½ October 13_*
Saturday, October 13
Times TBA
ļæ½
SAVE THE DATE for a possible Saturday afternoon ukulele workshop and an incredible evening concert in Herndon with Herb Ohta, Jr. For ukulele fans who prefer unpretentious technical proficiency over theatrics, Herb Ohta, Jr. <https://www.herbohtajr.com/index.php> is the undisputed master ukulele instrumentalist of his generation. Son of the legendary ukulele artist, Ohta-san, Herb Ohta Jrļæ½s natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed. He is a master ukulele performer, teacher, composer, recording artist, and producer. Herb creates unique arrangements of new and familiar tunes and makes each song breathtakingly fresh and definitely his own. He is a seven-time Nļæ½ Hļæ½kļæ½ Hanohano Award Nominee and a two-time Hawaii Music Award Winner. More information to come. Contact: Glen Hirabayashi at homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:homeconcert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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