Incredibly fun, talented band – their live shows are amazing! They have so much energy and riff off each other in a really great way. The band and singers are a perfect match, and you can’t help but dance when they play.
We always have a good time when we go to see the Elevations! My husband and I have seen them four times now and every time I am left wanting more. We even brought our two daughters, ages 7 and 10, to experience an Elevations performance and they both have asked if they can go again! Good music, especially live, is good for the soul. Music by the Elevations is my therapy! I always walk out with a good feeling.
3. Pacific Ukulele
Address: 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
I was surprised of the quality for the tenor uke that I got. The owner was very pleasant and even gave me a discount. Highly recommend!
When my family and I visited Hawaii last winter, we saw Pacific Ukulele store at the stadium. We bought one concert ukulele there and we brought it back home. My only regret is that we could not get a lasered one due to us leaving Hawaii. However, I just noticed that they had a website and I ordered a customized option. It arrived from Hawaii in 2 days! I also asked and received a coupon as a returning customer. I recommend this store to any ukulele lovers, also, don’t be afraid to message and ask for coupons, the owner is awesome.
I got two custom laser engraved ukulele’s for my sons. The owner was helpful when I was deciding what fonts to use. They showed me drafts of the design before engraving. Glad to see a local ukulele business.
4. Progressive Island Records
Address: 99-1285 Halawa Valley St # A24, Aiea, HI 96701, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
I had a wonderful experience working with Brian to purchase an Eb clarinet barrel. He sent over several different options of barrels and gave me plenty of time to make my decision.
Brian is exceptionally knowledgable and will help you find the equipment you need to sound your best.
Technically proficient and superior customer service. This is the way to know you are getting the best in instrument quality.
Fabulous customer service! Brian was extremely helpful and took the time to help me pick the perfect barrel for my e-flat clarinet!
6. Keiki Kani Music Studio
Address: 99-850 Halawa Dr, Aiea, HI 96701, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
The Keiki Kani staff strike the balance of being very caring, and supportive, yet professional. I’ve never thought of myself as being much of a singer, but they have been able to really get me started an a whole new adventure through voice training. Mahalo, Camilla and staff!
I give this store 5 stars because of the guitars they have. I’m getting a guitar some time in March
Excellent Service Met a Sales Rep name Big J He was Very Help getting me a Piano For my Wife, Love that Store
Our oldest daughter takes violin lessons and we really appreciate Joanica…she is very nice.
Nice store, helpful employees, easy to find everything.
Nice product
Big store but only a couple people let in… No one actually watching the door. Friendly sales people though…
Well I was being helped by one individual who really couldn’t tell me much about the product I was going to buy. So he told me to wait while he gets someone with a little more expertise. So I did. Didn’t expect to wait for 30-45 minutes. Walked out and went to another music store and made a large purchase there instead. Oh well, it happens…
I was disappointed in the lack of equipment for ukulele, there was no options available for tenor ukulele.
Visited 3x since opening. Initially I thought that because they were so new, the customer service would obviously be lacking. Here we are today and…things have not changed. Gonna continue to order my stuff online.
10. Flyin’ Hawaiian Entertainment
Address: 99-729 Meaala St, Aiea, HI 96701, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
We have been going to Chloe for paino lessons at Chuck James Music School in the stadium location for a little over a year, and we are really happy with the program and our daughter’s progress. In addition, Summer (the office person) has been a great help for rescheduling lessons and finding the best time slot for our family. If you are looking for an excellent music school look no further. You have found it. We absolutely love this school!
Our family loves Chuck James. Over the past 13 years my children have played several different instruments. We always have a great teachers. The staff is always helpful as well! Highly recommend!
Chuck James Music school is awesome. Chuck is a great instructor. Summer is fantastic with scheduling and everything else. Much mahalos to everyone at the school!
I like that it is convenient and that the teachers are generally giving the right amount of challenge vs. fun. I would love to see the studio offer more opportunities for students to play together, whether in a chamber, band, or more recitals.
We had a voice lesson with Ms. Emily to prepare for her school musical. She was knowledgeable and helpful!
15. Hula Records
Address: 808 Ahua St, Honolulu, HI 96819, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
We went to learn about some instruments and get pricing. They had a good price on an ukulele that we got for my daughter to learn on. The staff was knowledgeable and also helped me size my son for a viola even though we didn’t buy from them.
Great selection and prices. Helpful team. Nice experience. Recommended.
The workers all know their stuff and are great musicians. The best place to buy instruments on the island. Highly recommended.
I had the pleasure of purchasing a guitar online from the wonderful team at Easy Music Center. Ordering a high quality instrument online can be uncertain and unnerving. They answered my questions readily and kindly, followed up with me promptly, and provided me with a buying experience that assured me this was a safe option for an expensive purchase, which showed up shortly thereafter at my home all the way in Florida. This is a special shop and I recommend it enthusiastically to my fellow musicians.
Derek B
Tampa, FL
I can only speak to the selection of music books which was sparse, but the help I received was top notch. I was greeted immediately and directed right away to what I was looking for.
Pretty good music store. Large selection. Helpful staff.
Very uncomfortable shopping there I guess I wasn’t somebody famous so they need help we have a pocket full of cash I wanted to spend unfortunately the staff was lame so I didn’t spend my cash there. I ended up at Hot Licks and spent about 2 Grand don’t judge a book by its cover
If you shop here, pray your transaction is smooth enough not to require manager assistance. This guy values the importance of winning a fight over keeping present and potential customers. His arrogant personality, cocky confidence, and childish name calling (yes, he actually went to name calling) has turned me off this store and has motivated me to tell my friends and family not to shop here or any of their other locations. When we asked who his boss was, he refused to provide contact information.
I will take my business elsewhere, along with anyone else I can take with me.
On black friday sales , there was no discount on the 58 michrophones, even if I was going to buy 2 of them, they wouldnt even supply a chord , I went else where and bougth these items, the store should bend a little in there pricing
19. Sonny D ʻUkuleles
Address: 94-164 Awalau St C, Waipahu, HI 96797, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
Great ukes. Very personal attention to his customers.
I had a custom Super Concert made 9 years ago. The action, quality of sound and overall finish was outstanding. I currently own 7 Sonny D Ukuleles. Each of the Ukulele was made to fit me. The price was affordable too. Mahalo Sonny and Duane
Repaired my ukulele’s with care and quality, pricing was always reasonable. And done in a timely manner. I will never take my Kamaka’s to the Kamaka store again! And when my moopuna’s are ready for their own uku’s their first will be a Sonny D ukulele!
, I’m not sure why but the quality isn’t as good as it used to be I have several Sonny D ukulele I want to go buy a new one but I couldn’t find one that was a very good quality the price was more expensive then the ones I bought before but the quality was definitely lacking . Ended up with a kamaka…
20. Music Center of Hawaii Inc
Address: 2347 S Beretania St. #200, Honolulu, HI 96826, United States , Hālawa , Hawaii , United States
Music Center Of Hawaii is a local music store providing equipment, supplies, and repairs to our local music community for band and orchestras musicians. The service is friendly, reliable, and they will accommodate your needs to the best of their abilities! Music Center is fairly well stocked with instruments and supplies, and they will take the time to order for you whatever they don’t carry at that
time. Highly recommended!!
Very helpful! Took extra time to help my daughter find the right mouth piece. Will definitely go back to Music Center of Hawaii for all our musical instrument needs!
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!
Always has what I’m looking for
Too far.
Very helpful service.
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 ….
