My husband and I hired Ben to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour at our wedding and we were very pleased! Communication was easy. He is very talented and our guests really enjoyed him.
We had Ben for our wedding ceremony with the ukulele and he was great! Great communication throughout the booking process and very affordable! Thank you Ben!
5. Tree n One Records
Address: 45-099 Ka Hanahou Pl, Kaneohe, HI 96744 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
Great instructor. Reasonable prices for beginners so a person or your child can see if they are interested in playing the guitar. I can’t say enough about this guy offering guitar lessons, who he is as a person.
Great music instructor. A very friendly, kind, and effective teacher.
7. Coconut Grove Music
Address: 167 Hamakua Dr #200, Kailua, HI 96734 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great selection. Best store I’ve found on Oahu.
Great service! Homey shop at the top of the stairs; wear a mask and they’ll buzz you in. Staff is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, Changed the factory G string on my tenor ukulele to a low G on the spot!
This is a little shop, but very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Go check it out!
Great store in a new location after decades here in Kailua. Good prices, helpful, friendly staff and owner, lots of stringed instruments amd accessories. A treasure that saves a trip through all that traffic into town…
8. Aloha Piano
Address: 46-135 Hilinama St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
For those who have looked for traditional piano lessons, this studio will seem novel and strange. All I can say is my daughter prefers learning piano by this new method and has a repertoire of catchy songs that she can play whenever she wants. She is learning some traditional music reading as well.
The Aloha Piano approach for a beginning piano student has been nothing short of amazing. The instructor, Huichen, emphasizes learning a particular piano skill through a combination of storytelling, art and a bit of improvisation. My son was so happy to learn pentatonic, chords, arpeggio and more using this approach. Later, set pieces are introduced that sound great and are within reach of the student. If there is anything confusing in the lesson, Huichen will quickly adjust her approach to make sure the concept is clear to the student. As a result, my son plays the piano with joy and confidence and willingly practices on his own.
After only two months of working with Hueichen Tsai, I’m pleased to say that I’m playing with both hands, and making sense of many terms that I’ve been hearing for three years.
I no longer have notes on my keys as aids in my playing!
Thank you so much, Hueichen, for helping me develop my playing skills, and confidence!
9. Tom’s Piano Studio
Address: 46-359 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
If you’re looking for a music school that will foster your child’s musical ability I highly recommend Kapena School of Music! Their school is conveniently located at Windward Mall. There’s lots of sitting room throughout the mall to do work or just hang out and talk stories. I really enjoyed watching my son blossom through the different musical instruments this summer taught by highly skilled artists! Aunty Kalena went above & beyond to schedule a percussion lesson when I double booked another activity. You can see the love that the family has & a passion for what they do! Their Aloha for our keiki shined through their performance at center stage! Demand live music & support locally owned businesses! Our keiki are our future! Sing Loud!!
14. Goodguys Music & Sound LLC
Address: 619 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
Very unhelpful. Asked what ibwas looking for, didnt even look at me. I was looking for hand percussion, drums. Was told he only had egg shakers. There was a drum in the window, and two in front of me. I just figured maybe they weren’t for sell.
Bought a pedal there while holidaying in Hawaii, it occurred to me the next day I should buy a good ol’ American pedal, instead of a Chinese pedal, ecspecially while in the states. The staff didnt feel the same, and seemed that it was a big deal to make an exchange. I wouldn’t go back.
15. Crazy Box Recording Room
Address: 45-202 Puali KOA Pl, Kaneohe, HI 96744 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
This place seems to always have new gear and its nice that the staff understand a musician’s needs
I am loving this. I’ve always wanted to have drum lessons and I found the perfect one for me!
Friendly staff. They helped me quickly, and have me great advice on what I needed to make sure my new home studio would be ready to go.
Fairly well stocked music store, with very poor parking facilities for its central location on a very busy main thoroughfare–I have driven into the parking lot several times but never found an open stall there or anywhere in the neighborhood during the middle of the day. Only found an open stall one time to visit the store and bought a few guitar accessories. Fortunately, we have Coconut Grove Music here in Kailua to visit. New website needs a LOT of work compared to mainland vendors, but that’s pretty standard for businesses in Hawaii where webmasters are hired on a monthly part-time basis, it seems…
Easy Music is my “go to”, I bought my first Ovation 6string acoustic here, staff is always willing to help with a simple question to a major high end musical instrument purchase, there are other similar types of music stores but Easy Music has been around for years and they still are because, of the people who are musically inclined , we trust a place that been around for decades.
Bought my first ukulele
never seemed to care bout helping trying to solve my guitar problem after spending over 500 dollars at there store..warranty wasnt explained cleary at purchased and they also changed their policy when i tried to purchased another guitar cause they assumed i was going to return it..treated very rudely..i would not recommend this place to any of the people on this planet nor any other planets
Bought a seinnheiser wireless mic system from them with a already open box but was told it’s brand new. The transmitter battery doesn’t even last 20 minutes and dies. Was told I cannot return it because box was already opened. Monkey business. Stay away. I’m glad guitar center is coming to Hawaii.
A wanabee NAMM show/Guitar Center complete with the self important puffed up blowhard Lanyards around every neck. I kid you not. As you enter the store you are treated like a criminal, after which point you will be completely ignored, or just have nonsense spouted at you. Go to coconut grove if you are on the windward side or go to the new actual Guitar Center if you are in town.
18. WestSide Music Hawai‘i
Address: 94-239 Waipahu Depot St, Waipahu, HI 96797 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
Great staff, small, friendly, and a local business. This place offers a variety of instruments. Prices are competitive with the island. Hosts musical session on certain days. Locals musicians come here to get their gear!!! Plus the owner is renowned musician!
Very helpful
Employee was helpful, knowledgeable about music instrument. Park right in front of store
19. Music Center of Hawaii Inc
Address: 2347 S Beretania St. #200, Honolulu, HI 96826 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
We went in 30 minutes before closing today needing a sound post and bridge adjustment, a Suzuki music book, and new strings. I wasn’t sure if we would have to leave the instrument there but they were able to get everything done. Highly recommended!
Very helpful and knowledgeable
We had such a great experience here and will definitely be coming back again. The staff was very kind, honest, helpful and super knowledgeable in getting our son resized for a new Viola. I’m beyond impressed with the service they provided.
The shop is great. But the entrance is the only funny thing about the shop. Idk how you would get upstairs with a string bass upstairs with any ease. The shop is quite tight as well.
Friendly staff that looks for your intetest.
Best place to go very helpful and knowlegeable
They don’t buy used instrument
I didnt know you can’t be laughed at cause you didn’t have enough cash on you … How low class can you be ….
20. Creative Sound Hawaii
Address: 46-012 Alaloa St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 , ‘Āhuimanu , Hawaii , United States
Helpful people, good selection of equipment and decent prices. It was worth the couple extra dollars to be able to check out the speakers before buying.
When I’m in need of sound equipment or help with my equipment I go there. The staff is knowledgeable and willing to help. I recommend this place.
You used to be able to get custom cables made or cable repair. Now thier best cable guy moved to Kalihi. I once paid them $200 for a custom cable and was happy to do it. The cables they have in stock are cheap. I need pro cables. I try to use only brick and mortar shops, but these days you can only buy what you need online.
