Iwalani Music

I started singing for kids in Children's Hospitals recently with an organization called Pickleberry Pie Hospital Concerts for Kids that provides FREE concerts for kids in hospitals! Lots of kids that love music that are in the hospital all the time and may not get access to live music-ever. The director said that 65-70% of the kid's families don't even visit. The kids are in their beds or wheelchairs, connected to tubes and IV bags most unresponsive but some are responsive! They might smile. Clap or sway. Some kids will engage in conversation. They are ages infants up to 22 years old! There are monitors beeping and nurses sitting nearby, coming in and out with their clipboards, checking their stats and machines. And I keep singing. The staff enjoy it, they clap and dance too a little bit. They told me they like my voice. ☺☺Pickleberry Pie Hospital Concerts for Kids raises funds to send out musicians from all over the country- like me (and compensate us!) to go sing and perform at different hospitals.

They also do virtual concerts for hospitals also. Put us on the screen for the kids! We just did a virtual fundraiser on YouTube Live with lots of great musicians that showcased their talent. People from all across the U.S. that sing for the kids. What an awesome variety of children's entertainers! I sang a song! Here's a screenshot! You can watch the replay of the 1-hour long concert benefit on their YouTube page. (I'm the second performer about 10-min into the video)

Here's the replay link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQVlDaZclYQ)

They are raising funds to keep sending performers out at no cost to the hospital.

Y'all may or may not know that my older brother Mayon Venerable was born with cerebral palsy and he was a kid that was in and out of children's hospitals his whole life. Our whole childhood. He has been in a wheelchair his entire life. I remember watching him in Physical Therapy when he was little. I remember when he was in a body cast for ever because he suffered from a broken hip during the special olympics basketball game cuz he and another kid rammed wheelchairs. I remember helping him in and out of his wheelchair after school everyday. I remember him being in the hospital so much. I feel for the kids and their families and also the doctor's and nursing staff that all help make the kids and families feel comfortable and safe. I am happy to bring some smiles and joy to them.

They are amazing for organizing this. And I am lucky to be equipped to do it. Much Love.

Go watch the concert and consider donating to
Pickleberry Pie Hospital Concerts for Kids

Pickleberrypie.org

To anyone out there struggling with grief and loss, to people navigating is these tumultuous waters of sadness....I hope that this song can offer you some warmth. ❤️‍🩹🎶

https://open.spotify.com/track/6CEWG3QZ4HBf2qg0WydFn9?si=NJ3Tekn3TXGIoA8wEvnYJA

Grief is a never ending story. I wish I could sit down once more with the ones who have and enjoy a cup of ginger tea one more time.

I wrote this in 2021 as a healing dedication to my family and friends who have passed away. My Tìa Margaret, my Dad, my big brother DJ, my Auntie Christine, Grandpa Joe, Granny, Tìa Cello, Moms and Pops, Monica, Tìgre and so many others that are no longer here in the flesh. I miss you all so much.

Sending massive love to everyone hurting.

Much love to you all❤️‍🩹🕊️☕🎶

Just released this on all streaming platforms. Go search for me!! "Iwalani Music"

You can listen to this snippet and presave my next release. This is a dedication to those loved ones no longer here in the flesh. 🕊️☕🎧🎶❤️‍🩹🙏🏽 Back on my spoken word rap game. A work of heart. My healing journey. Much love to you all. ❤️🎶

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About this event! Come chill with us in November! Enjoy dope conversations about Hip-Hop + art in a chill community environment with great music and painting!

LIMITED to *15 students per class!
(3 dates to choose from!)
Nov 3rd, 4th and 5th!

Food and Beverage available for purchase

Ages 21+

Location:
All In Co-Working
11011 Crenshaw Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90303

Tickets available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/las-first-tribute-to-50-years-of-hip-hop-paint-sip-party-tickets-731695359517?aff=oddtdtcreator
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About the host: Minor Details productions is led by CEO Terrina Scott and is one of the most sought-after event planning boutiques in Los Angeles. Specializing in event planning and working on collaborative opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs.

About the artist: April Scott has been a mixed-media artist for 20+ years. She is also the founder and lead teacher at her creative arts school called Artistry Park. April will be leading all of the classes and is extremely excited to share this experience with the community.

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EVENT INFO:

Friday, November 3rd - The Low End Theory

Featuring Special Guest DJ IMWK

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Paint and Sip Activity.

Participants create artwork inspired by The Low End Theory album cover by A Tribe Called Quest

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Paint Dry Mixer

A relaxed social hour for attendees to mingle while their artwork dries

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Saturday, November 4th - Native Tongues
[2 Classes Available]

Special Guest DJ - TBD

NATIVE TONGUES CLASS #1

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Paint and Sip Activity

Participants to create artwork inspired by Native Tongues Crew logo

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Paint Dry Mixer

A relaxed social hour for attendees to mingle while their artwork dries

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NATIVE TONGUES CLASS #2

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Paint and Sip Activity

Participants to create artwork inspired by Native Tongues Crew logo

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Paint Dry Mixer

A relaxed social hour for attendees to mingle while their artwork dries.

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Sunday, November 5th - The Low End Theory

Special Guest DJ - TBD

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Paint and Sip Activity.

Participants create artwork inspired by The Low End Theory album cover by A Tribe Called Quest

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Paint Dry Mixer

A relaxed social hour for attendees to mingle while their artwork dries.

Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/las-first-tribute-to-50-years-of-hip-hop-paint-sip-party-tickets-731695359517?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Ready or not. Here I come. You can't hide!" 🥰😎🎶
Yup, had a nice little summer break from one of the schools I teach at on Fridays .oc
🤠Now we are back on for Fall music classes! 🍂🌳🎶🎸

I teach early childhood music classes everyday. I drive to schools and bring a little bit of music magic to their classrooms. Some indoors, some outdoors. Some small groups. Some big groups. Ages range from 2 years to 5 years old. I teach Monday through Friday mornings in Orange County. But I come from the Bay Area where I taught at one school in Berkeley (full-time) for over 10 years. I was able to build so many beautiful relationships with the kids and families there. Now I live in So.cal. still finding my footing here and I am independent now. On my own. I teach at many schools and drive from place to place. It's different. A little bit lonely because I don't have those same kinds of relationships that I once had with all the families of kids I taught. It's different when you are not in the classroom all day. But I'm thankful...I still teach music. This is a school I teach on Tuesday mornings. I like to bring a mix of instruments to my classes. Some days we sing guitar sing alongs. Other days we dance and move. Some days we sit still and listen to sounds we may have never heard before. I love showing young kids different kinds of instruments. They are always like 😲😀!!! Lol so fun. Then the best part of course is rockin' out with the instruments. This is what I love about small groups. There are enough of my small instruments to go around for each child to play. These instruments were mostly gifts that I've been given from kids, parents, my wife, my mom, friends, years of teaching and buying little instruments here and there during my travels. I love what I do. It is also very exhausting lol. Driving here driving there. Singing everyday. Dancing moving playing. Carrying all this stuff. But honestly it's extremely rewarding. I am thankful to have the energy and means to do what I do. Now I am looking to book more schools and events where I can bring my magical music style and teaching approach to more kids. The ultimate goal is to eventually open our own studio and school so I don't have to keep driving here and there and I can just be at one location. So for now here is a peek into my daily grind, which is also my love. Thanks for following my journey. 🥰

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A fun little midweek birthday party jam at the park! Got rained on a little bit today, but that's ok!🌦️ We had a blast! Happy Birthday Ruby🥳🥰

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Let's look through our magic window! 🌈✨ We use scarves to develop our fine and gross motor skills, imagination and creative movement! 🤠🙌🏽🎶💥🥰

Friday July 7th 🤠🎸🎶

I'm back on Friday July 7th for Kid's Night 🥳🌞🎵🎸😎

On my way to teach music class 🤠😎🌞✨🎵 Exploring some new instruments this week!
Boomwhackers, Didgeridoo, Jam Block, Agogo Bell, Cowbell, Rainstick Bucket Drum and the Washburn Rover mini travel guitar. Gonna have a funky good time! Let's make some noooiiiiise!!!!🙌🏽🥳🥁😎

🗓️Booking requests please visit:
www.iwalanimusic.com

I hella miss my dad. He passed away when he was 56 years old. Wishing I could have known him in my adult years. Wondering what it would be like to see him at one of my shows, sing and jam with him, but we never got that chance. It's ok. I keep going and remember him when I play. Happy Father's day to all the dad's and positive men's role models.

A moment during music class at one of the schools I teach at in So.Cal🤠🎶😆💕🤣Sharing a humble laugh with one of the teachers! I always crack jokes during my classes because I'm really just a goofball underneath it all....🤪 It's always fun when I can make the teachers laugh! Lol Happy Weekend Peeps!🐥

Oakland Carnival Youth Zone!🎉😍💕
Thanks for the pics I had a great time hosting and playing yesterday! Thank you to all the artists that came and performed🎸🎤🎶More pics and videos to come! Driving back to So.Cali today! 🚘🛣️

Next week me and the family will be driving up to Carmel, CA to teach at Caz Performing Arts Camp!

🎉I'll be in Oakland this weekend for Oakland Carnival! 😍Come out to Mosswood Park on Saturday June 3rd. I am hosting and performing on the Kid's Stage Dedicated to our beloved sister who passed away Monica Hastings-Smith. The kids zone is now called the MoniCarnival Youth Zone! ❤️Come out for a full day of family fun, drumming, dancing, music, food, vendors!🥰 Event is from 12pm-8pm! 👏4 stages! Here is the lineup for the Kid's Stage.🔥 FREE EVENT! ALL AGES! Hope to see you! ❤
https://2023oakland.carnival.eventbrite.com

Oakland Carnival 6/3 My set is at 2:15pm on the kids stage! Come say hi!

When going live turns into a selfie photoshoot lol because....why not?🤷🏾‍♀️😅📸

😌Mental Health Awareness Month: I joined a coaching/accountability group a few months ago.🤩We have zoom calls multiple times a week and are required to write and evolve our self image everyday. Since moving to Southern California last year where I don't know too many people I was feeling a lack of community and started feeling very overwhelmed and stagnant in my work and music. No bueno.😫 Also....I wasn't excercising regularly, I wasn't journaling, I wasn't meditating. All the things to bring balance and alignment. I wasn't doing them and then wondered why I felt crappy. 🤷🏾‍♀️ I realized I needed a little extra support, a little motivation a little jump start and wanted to meet a community of people on a similar journey. So I found a group called the Visionary Community.✨ My coach and the other members of the group have been so supportive and inspiring. 😎I got a little kickstart in my confidence and am working through my own personal doubts, pushing past discomfort to reach my goals, changing the way I speak to myself and the language I use to express what I want. 🚫Removing certain negative phrases like "can't" and "don't" 🙏🏽Focusing on abundance and prosperity over fear and lack.🤌🏽

My mom used to sing to me every morning. "Rise it and shine it my Lani Pooh" she would rub my nose or forehead and wake me up with a sweet song. It would usually lull me back to sleep lol...she would have to wake me up 3 or 4 times. 🤣But the loving way she would do it everyday was something not lost on me as a child. I knew other kids were not getting that kind of love in the morning. Maybe some were but not like mine.☺️ My mom was such a special kind of mom. I'm so thankful for her to do all the mom stuff she did with us as kids. Ride bikes, take dance classes together, be silly, go on outings, chill at the park, read us books, do art together, laugh and love on each other. I'm thankful. She is always learning and growing after my Dad passed away, she kept on. After all her sisters passed away she preserves. After losing both parents she remains strong. She still cares for my disabled brother and still finds the time and energy to run marathons!! Whooo gurl, you betta get it!!! I get my strength, my love, my passion, my zest for life, silliness and big heart from her. Happy mother's day to the most loving mom 🌻I love you so so much!!!

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful wifey/ fierce loving Momma to our beautiful pr***en child. You hold us down in more ways than you know!You feed our bellies and feed our souls. When I met you I had no idea that I would be a mom/co-parent with you and that we would walk this path together. Thank you for giving me this gift. Through all of our ups and downs you have been there for both of us, loving us, growing and striving for the best life for all 3 of us. I love you so very much. Thank you for everything you do. You are so brave for going after your dreams and staying true to who you are. Never giving up and pushing through so many adversities that would make others crumble. You are so talented and amazing. You deserve all the flowers now! Happy Mother's day baby. 🌼🌺🏵️🌻🌸😍❤️🥰☺️🌼🌺🌺🌻🌸❤️🥰🌺🏵️🌻

🤠🎶5/5/23 I'm playing at

To wig or not to wig.....that is the question... This pic is from sooooo long ago. 11 years ago maybe?... From gig in San Francisco. When I was playing drums in the batería..used to play at nightclubs--wear fly costumes and represent carnival culture. Don't know where Monica got this wig but she said I should wear it during the show.
She called me "Bruce Lo-Lee Tah" and snapped this 📸 hahahahaaa I miss my silly town music buddy 😎🤌🏽rest in peace homie🕊️

📸Throwback to when I first started performing🎸🎶🙌🏾...circa 2007

The Word Is Love💕🌈...I LOVE this song by Alphabet Rockers and Mista Cookie Jar & The Chocolate Chips
🎧GO CHECK OUT THEIR GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ALBUM titled "THE MOVEMENT"✊🏾 It has so many other amazing songs on their album including this one. They just won a Grammy for BEST CHILDREN'S ALBUM about 2 weeks ago! 💪🏾🎶

Yo! Look at our littles in this video, all of these kids have either come to one of my camps or classes!......But, hey aren't so little anymore huh!? Omg time flies...🥹🥰 ♥️😍🤩

🎸 I've been teaching music to kids for over 12 years now... I'm so happy to sing with so many children over the years!🤠🥳💕🌈🎶💪🏾🤩♥️

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Hello🤠 Gig in L.A yesterday. Safari Theme!!🦒🐘🦁

Los Angeles and So.Cal Folx! What's goodie!! I'm looking for new performance opportunities and to connect with more musicians and children's educators! 🤠🥰🙏🏽 I'm looking to perform at schools, libraries, events, festivals, parties, and have an awesome family music class for kids ages 0-5 with a grownup.... Just started in West L.A. happening every Monday and Saturday! Check out my site with upcoming class dates and events! Http://thesunflowerlioness.com