1. Introduction to “The Aloha Jam” and Lyric Writing Challenge

1. Introduction to “The Aloha Jam” and Lyric Writing Challenge

This course provides an introduction to the 2025-2026 Ho’o Lōkahi Lyric Writing Challenge to your students. 
In this section of the Teacher Toolkit, students will be introduced to what lyrics are and their relationship to a song’s melody. They’ll learn about things to consider when writing their own lyrics and listen to the song they will be writing lyrics for, “The Aloha Jam”.

The Ho'olōkahi Lyrics Writing Challenge 2025-26: Teacher Toolkit

Buy nowLearn more
  • 1. Introduction to “The Aloha Jam” and Lyric Writing Challenge
  • 2. Learn to Sing “The Aloha Jam”
  • 3. Write Your Lyrics to “The Aloha Jam”
  • 4. Learn to Play “The Aloha Jam”
  • 5. Add Student Verses to “The Aloha Jam”
  • 6. Practice "The Aloha Jam"
  • 7. Perform, Record & Submit “The Aloha Jam”
  • "The Aloha Jam" Play Along Video
  • The Aloha Jam: Chords & Lyric Sheet.pdf