Gerard Powell, Keahipio’ole is his Hawaiian name, but you can call him "G." He is an ordained  Music Minister, and Pastor of Maile Lei Christian Music Ministry. He is an independent Christian songwriter and musician. He received his master's degree in Business Administration and is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP). In 2002, Gerard wrote a book entitled "Percussion in the Context of Worship" where he explains the role of a percussionist and how percussive instruments are used during church worship service. In 2006, he released his first CD entitled "Rather Be A Doorkeeper" which features ten original songs. The CD has been described as an adventure in relaxing comfortable easy listening music with a feeling of peaceful and spiritual surrender. It is a collection of eclectic music, which reflects Gerard through his music to his Lord Jesus Christ.

In 2013, he released his second CD entitled "Thank You Lord." This CD features him playing the baritone ukulele and percussion on nine original Hawaiian Island style songs and the tenth song on the CD includes the hymn Amazing Grace that he performed as an instrumental.

In 2019, he released his third CD entitled "Island Style Christian Music Vol. 3." This CD is a solo disc project. It has 14 songs consisting of original songs and traditional hymns that took twenty-two (22) months in the making. The Lord blessed Gerard to play, sing, record, mix, and master all the instruments you hear on each song and features his baritone ukulele. As a one-man band, his music consists of pre-recorded original praise, worship and traditional Hymns from his CD’s written, produced and arranged by him, performed island style using his baritone ukulele. 

His music has received airplay on over 400 Internet Christian and gospel radio stations across the nation, in the United Kingdom, Asia and Europe. His music is registered with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI). Gerard’s projects can be purchased on this website and are also available on itunes, Amazon, and other online stores. These recordings are excellent ministering tools.

He continues to travel internationally as a missionary, songwriter, musician and is available for national and international venues. 

Gerard Powell is the founder and president of GerardsMusic.Com / Maile Lei Christian Music Ministry.   
Gerard's music offers the Christian music lover easy listening Hawaiian and Caribbean Island style Christian worship and praise music through his CD recordings.