Darin's Blog

2010 Hoku Award Nomination

April 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I am pleased to announce that I’ve been nominated for a Hoku Award in the Engineering category for my work on Jeff Peterson’s “Maui on My Mind!” It came as quite a surprise. I am told that the award is selected by a panel from the National Academy of Recording Arts. Award ceremonies are on May 30. There are some outstanding projects on the final ballot, so I’m just happy to be there! You can check out the album here: http://www.mountainapplecompany.com/traditional/maui-on-my-mind Read More →

Guitar Lessons

Hawaii Guitar Lesson 9 – Parallel 6ths in Key of E (Part 4)

August 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment

The fourth installment of the parallel 6ths in key of E lesson. Read More →

Hawaii Music News

Bishop Museum Features Ki ho’alu (Slack Key Guitar) with Cyril Pahinui

October 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Bishop Museum is pleased to announce that Ki ho’alu Master, Cyril Pahinui will be the featured instructor of an on-going class in slack key guitar. Public educational programs incorporating the expertise of one of Hawai’i’s preeminent cultural practitioners, and artists is in keeping with the Bishop Museum’s mission of sharing and preserving the cultural history of Hawai’i. [Read the full story] Read More →