So I decided NOT to join the Halau.
I talked it over with Nanilei and she said that it is a huge time commitment and very disrespectful if you are unable to fully commit. She says my work comes first and I would probably be placed in a situation where I had to choose between my job and my Halau and she knows what I would decide. She's right. So I told him mahalo for the offer, and I am still interested in learning, and would love to play for/with them, but I cannot fully commit at this time.
Hopefully we still get to hang out over there
Oh, that's kind of a bummer. Hopefully you'll still get to play with them and hang out like you said.