Performance
Kalani is a classically trained percussionist and hand drumming specialist. He has performed and/or recorded with such music legends as Kenny Loggins, David Sanborn, Max Roach, Barry Manilow, Vic Damone, John Mayall, Chante Moore, Dr. John, Michael Kamen, Melissa Manchester and is the featured percussionist on the Yanni Live at the Acropolis video and CD. He is featured on recordings for Disney, Warner Brothers, Tri-Star Pictures, Paramount Studios, The Nature Company and Jim Hensen Records.

Presentations
Kalani is a frequent speaker and presenter at national and international conference . He has presented at several MENC state and regional conferences including Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida, Texas, California, Virginia and Rhode Island. He has been a featured clinician and speaker at the Taipei Percussion Institute, The International Percussion Festival (Belgium), The World Rhythm Festival (Seattle), several Percussive Arts Society International Conventions, the International Music Products Industry (NAMM) conference, the American Orff Schulwerk convention, and the American Music Therapy Association regional and national conferences.

Professional Development
Kalani has authored several books for Alfred publishing including All About Congas, All About Djembe, All About Bongos, Together In Rhythm, The Amazing Jamnasium, and most recently, West African Drum & Dance (co-authored by Ryan Camera). His DVDs include instructional methods for congas, bongos, djembe (available through MVP Home Video). In addition, Kalani presents training programs in the Drum Circle Music approach to Expressive Arts facilitation. For more information about the DCM approach, visit drumcirclemusic.com

Education and Awards
Kalani received his Bachelor of Music degree from California State University Northridge and is a certified (level III) Orff Schulwerk specialist. He has received seven awards from DRUM! Magazine for his work as a performing artist, author, percussion clinician and drum circle facilitator. His books, Together in Rhythm and The Amazing Jamnasium have both been honored with the peer reviewed iParenting Awards.

Current
Kalani is a keynote presenter, speaker, clinician, performer, author, and educator. He has served as a consultant for the Kaman Music Corporation, Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, Peripole-Bergerault Educational Instruments, The House of Blues foundation, the International Music Products Association, and other state and national arts advocacy organizations. He continues to develop instruments and accessories in association with several of the music industries top companies. Kalani teaches children and adults in the Los Angeles area and abroad.

Endorsements
Kalani is sponsored by Toca Percussion, Gibraltar Hardware, Vic Firth Sticks, Evans Drum Heads, Paiste Cymbals and Audio Technica Microphones.