MH1 - Papa Mele: Learning Hawaiian Through Hawaiian Song Analysis
Love Hawaiian music or hula and want to know what the songs really mean? Join Kumu Kaliko for an illuminating 8-week Zoom journey through mele! Unpack poetic lyrics, discover hidden kaona (layers of meaning), and master line-by-line analysis. No textbook needed—just bring your love for music, join great classmates, and deepen your connection!
$80.00
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- All classes are delivered live via Zoom.
- The Zoom Meeting ID will be shown in the Student Community “Space” for this class here on ʻŌlelo Online (see below).
- Each class runs for an hour and is taught by head-instructor kumu Kaliko Beamer-Trapp
- There are two “Sections” of Papa Mele on Thursdays for you to choose from: 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm HST.
- You may switch which Section you attend, week to week, based on your schedule.
- You attend as many Sections as you pay for. For example, if you want to attend both Sections, please register for the class twice.
- You will have access to the song lyrics, song examples, class video, and class notes each week in our Student Community (see below).
- Access the Student Community and your specific class “Space(s)” with your user account login after purchase.
- Class videos, notes, and other materials will be shared in your class Space the day after class.
- Log in 24/7 to ʻŌlelo Online to get to your Student Community dashboard.
- If you do not see any emails from ʻŌlelo Online, please check your “All Mail” or “Spam / Junk” inboxes.
- If you need any help, please create a Student Support Ticket on ʻŌlelo Online.
Please see the Virtual Classroom homepage for more information and to see the class outline.