In addition to the annual Lōkahi Play Along and Hoolōkahi Lyrics Writing Challenge, Lōkahi hosts professional development courses (offered for credit through the Hawaii State Department of Education) to train teachers in ukulele instruction, music fundamentals, and classroom integration. Lōkahi’s approach is technology-enabled, pairing hands-on instruction with tools like Fender Play to give teachers structured, ongoing resources for their classrooms. With Lōkahi’s guidance, teachers across all school types – public, charter, and private – leave with skills, materials, and a community of practice. Teachers interested in getting involved can learn more by visiting lokahi.podia.com MORE ABOUT LŌKAHI: THE UKULELE COLLECTIVE Lōkahi: The Ukulele Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit uniting schools, artists, and technology to ensure that every student in Hawaii has the opportunity to learn, play, and create music in school. We envision music education integrated into every school day across Hawaii, with teachers equipped to deliver sustainable, culturally-relevant programs that transform learning for all students. 108 Hawaii Parent July/August 2026
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