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Chord Structures
July 28, 2017 • Steve Tylka • Education and Training
I'd like to continue our discussion on chord structure in this article. The most common chord found [...]
Tone Bars: Stainless or Polymer?
February 22, 2018 • Addison Ching • Education and Training
Many aspiring lap steel guitarists start off with a metallic standard stainless steel or chromed [...]
Recording Your Music: Home Recording Basics
March 19, 2018 • Steve Tylka • Education and Training
It was recently brought to my attention that many Steel Guitar players have questions regarding [...]
Tone Bars: Stainless or Polymer? Part II
May 2, 2018 • Addison Ching • Education and Training
Some players claim that stainless steel bars have a better sustain than polymer bars. "A myth," [...]
Peering Through the Eyes of a 10-year Old Musician
June 8, 2018 • Tai Misailidis • Education and Training, Entertainment
Tai Misailidis is a budding steel guitarist, although she is not very public about it. Perhaps 10-year [...]
A Visit With Patti Maxine
July 25, 2018 • Joey Misailidis • Education and Training, Entertainment
Joey Misailidis, 13, recently interviewed steel guitarist Patti Maxine. Joey is a Next [...]
Steel Guitar Demos at the Royal Hawaiian Center
January 9, 2019 • Addison Ching • Education and Training
Waikiki's Royal Hawaiian Center has begun offering Hawaiian steel guitar demonstrations to [...]
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2025 Festivals and Workshops
Kaua‘i Steel Guitar FestivalMay 4, 2025 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Hawai‘i
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Windward Mall, Kane‘ohe
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week - July 7-12, 2025
July 7-10, 2025 – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST (Nightly Concerts)
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Kahala Mall, Waialae-Kāhala
Maui Steel Guitar Festival
October 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shops At Wailea, Wailea, Hawai‘i
2025 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Livestream Broadcasts
All broadcasts originate from the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Showcase Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at Windward Mall
June 7, 2025 – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Japan-Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
July 11, 2025 – 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Royal Hawaiian Center Presents Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival
July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival Keiki Kine at Kahala Mall
August 16, 2025 (tentative)
Other Events
2025 Events
HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Waikīkī Steel Guitar Week
July 9, 2025 – 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM HST (HSGA Hawai‘i Convention Performances) Royal Grove Stage, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikīkī
AISGC Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival *
July 24-26, 2025
Town Square Community Centre, Winchester, Indiana
* Registration Fee Required
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