What a wonderful first experience with music and the ukulele! Our shy young girls had a fantastic…read morelesson that combined learning with engaging storytelling. They got to explore and play ukuleles for the first time, and we all enjoyed the experience immensely. Wayne was incredibly patient and took the time to help the girls feel comfortable and confident. He taught all of us so much and made the lesson both fun and memorable. I highly recommend Wayne to anyone interested in learning the ukulele. And getting to learn right on the beach made the experience even more special!

We had a wonderful experience taking a lesson from Wayne yesterday during our stay on Maui. He is a…read morevery good teacher for all levels of knowledge, and I would highly recommend him for children or adults of all skill levels. We even met on the beach and had our lessons oceanside. It was a surprise for my wife for our wedding anniversary and well worth the time! Mahalo, Wayne, and thank you for making our trip even more memorable.

Wedding Date: July 6, 2015…read more My wife and I could not have been more pleased with the music provided by Barefoot Minded Duo. The selection process for a vendor was not easy as we were both residing in Australia and USA (NJ) respectively at the time. As you can imagine, we had to go through our share of online reviews and word-of-mouth suggestions, and I mean A LOT. After reviewing some of their videos online - their website is great too - we decided it was EXACTLY what we were looking for: cool, fun and laid back, yet still local premium entertainment - a great mix of both original hawaiian music and amazing covers. From their immediate professionalism to easy-going attitude, we found them to be an excellent vendor to work with AND they were extremely understanding and responsive to all our questions/enquiries leading up to the big day. ..I ended up selecting a bunch of songs prior that we preferred from their greater list and they inserted them perfectly at times when we needed something slower and/or faster. While we didn't have a formal dance floor, they managed to get everyone up and dancing throughout the cocktail hour (which we extended) and it really made the night. Upon conclusion of the wedding, we received RAVING reviews from our guests who actually were chanting "we want more Barefoot Minded"! Again, my wife and I cannot recommend Barefoot Minded Duo enough - if you're looking for excellent wedding music in Hawaii, you really need to go with Oren and Junior - they're simply amazing!

We wanted a Hawaiian feel when it came down to live music. They are so talented and I wish we had…read morebooked them for the reception as well! Thank you for choosing us as your clients!

Kalo took care of the music on my wedding day and was such a joy to have. He's an amazing guitarist…read moreand an amazing singer. Thank you for setting the mood for our ceremony and keeping the vibes up the whole time. He even recorded and put together a stunning video of our ceremony that I wasn't expecting to see but am SO glad he did. Thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day, Kalo. We wouldn't have been able to do it without you

Beautiful Voice, Sweet Soul, you can really feel that he loves what he's doing when he is…read moreperforming. Really sets a beautiful ambiance with his soothing voice! 10/10 Highly Recommend!

My wife and I renewed our wedding vows at O'o Farms in Kula, HI, June, 2026…read more We contacted Ka'ena several months prior to our occasion and communication was effortless from the beginning, making our planning stress-free. Ka'ena sang four songs throughout our vow renewal and played soft instrumental background music throughout our ceremony. Between the magical views at the venue, the heartfelt ceremony performed by Valentine (Tino) Rosete and Ka'ena's beautiful voice, our day was a dream come true. We were incredible grateful and honored to have Ka'ena as part of our day.

We had the honor of having Ka'ena perform at our wedding last week and we were so thrilled to have…read morehim be a part of our wedding. Super talented and he made our ceremony music so memorable and enjoyable for our guests. My only regret was not being able to enjoy his music more! Thank you!

Akoni is an absolute must-see when you're in Maui!…read more We first met Akoni while staying at the Westin Nanea, and after hearing him play the first time, we immediately made sure to get his performance schedule so we could catch him again during our trip. Not only is Akoni an incredibly talented musician who creates the perfect Maui vibe, he is also just an unbelievably genuine and gracious person. Every time we saw him perform, he made a point to come over, say hi, and spend a little time with our family. My wife, son and I were traveling with my brother and his family, who had met Akoni previously at Nanea. Akoni remembered my nephew from their last trip and got to meet my son and niece for the first time. All of the kiddos absolutely loved him and his music, which made those moments even more special for all of us. His music is exactly what you hope to hear while you're in Maui - relaxed, uplifting, fun, and full of aloha. Whether you have the chance to see him performing around the island or are looking to book someone for a wedding, party, resort event, or pretty much anything where you want great music and an amazing atmosphere, we couldn't recommend Akoni more highly. Thank you for all the aloha, Akoni, and mahalo nui for helping create some really special memories for our family. We'll absolutely be looking for you the next time we're back on Maui! 10/10 go see Akoni!

One of my favorite things to do in Maui is to ensure that I connect with Akoni and find out where…read morehe would be playing at. I first met Akoni in 2022 while performing at Merriman's. I absolutely love the passion and love he puts into his music. I remembered singing along to a song. After the song was over, he came and greeted me and my family (niece and sister). I also saw him in May 2024 and again just a few weeks ago. Akoni, Aloha Or...hugs to your Ohana

We asked Brian Santana and his music partner Jason Arcilla to play at our wedding in May on the…read moreMaui Tropical Plantation. We could not have asked for a more perfect duo to sing during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and our dinner. They have such beautiful voices that harmonized together so well. They are gifted guitar players and have an extensive song list to choose from. We communicated solely with Brian and he was such a gem. We had a song in mind that we really wanted to dance to for our First Dance that we didn't see on his list and we were hesitant to ask, but as soon as we did he immediately said it was no problem! Brian is professional and you can tell how committed he is to his art. I would highly recommend him by himself or with Jason. You will not be disappointed!

Brian played at our Welcome Party for our wedding and we cannot speak more highly of him!! He is so…read moreversatile and his catalogue is extensive. Our guests had the best time dancing and enjoying his music!

Aloha let's talk about Hawaii's legendary Entertainer. Uncle…read moreWillie K. In our opinion Uncle Willie K, Is the most talented Entertainer in Hawaii today. He can sing, he can play the ukulele, he can play guitar. He can sing Hawaiian, he can sing opera he can sing the blues, he can sing Rock. He plays with his guitarist Jerry, and he plays with his drummer Chris. This Trio can entertain anywhere in the world and make people go crazy and happy all at the same time. If you have a chance to catch one of Uncle Willie K's performances you won't be disappointed. Uncle Willie K is also a wonderful Storyteller and you will learn so much about Hawaiian history Hawaiian music and Hawaiiana itself. Every month Uncle Willie plays at the Blue Note in Waikiki. Hugs Wes n Wanda Anzai Happy Healthy Hawaii The Institute of Advanced Anti-Aging 808-354-8659

The plan was set. As part of my trip, I had tickets to a "luau" type dinner and show with about…read more500 other people. The show was Willie K. Being totally out of touch with the Hawaiian music scene I thought..."Ut oh. Another Don Ho impersonator." I figured I was was going to eat as fast as I could so that when the show started I could slip out before "Tiny Bubbles" started... The dinner was actually pretty good at the Marriott. As I was finishing my dessert, the lights dimmed for the show to start....and I glanced around picking out my escape route. What came on stage was a huge bulky Samoan with hair that spread out 3 feet in diameter.. As he said in his subsequent monolog, if you were on a bus and he boarded it, you would get off the bus and wait for the next one. As he talked to warm up the audience he was actually pretty funny. Then he started to play. WOW. He played the guitar with a bass player and drummer. That was it. Yet, his playing filled the song....strumming and playing solos that seemed to be simultaneous and continuous. He was doing riffs with full cords that most guitarists would have trouble with single notes. He played a range of pop, oldies, folk, country. His solos were a match to any professional musician on the circuit today. In the middle of his set, he then said he was an out of the box musician.....and certainly he looked the part. But then.....he started to sing opera with a modern arrangement. Yes....this was way out of the box......and his voice was impeccable. A purist would probably argue his voice wasnt the best that the Met had to offer, but I have sat through enough operas to know he would at least qualify to audition at the Met. His 1.5 hour set just whizzed by. His skills as a guitarist were some of the best I have ever seen, bar none (I was an usher at the Greek Theater for 3 years and saw the world's best musicians there) His voice had had incredible range in range and in timbre. He could have a very pure operatic voice or a raspy Joe Cockerish twang. At the end of his performance, the whole audience was captivated and yelling "HANA HO." No...that isn't a Hugh Grant saying but what I was told was that it was Hawaiian for "ENCORE." If you are planning a trip to Hawaii and have some flexibility of dates and where to stay....and if you like great entertainment, see if you can attend a Wille K concert. He is that good. Looking at his bio later, I found he has backed up, played with or opened some of the biggest names in the business. One of his songs was Grammy nominated which didn't surprise me in tne the least. Well....my night didn't go according to plan....and I was glad. I would have stayed until dawn if he chose to play that long. I was fortunate to see such a great entertainer. HANA HO.

Bought all three ukes from Mele. Good quality and the nicest people to help you to buy what you…read morewant, not they want. Sad the Wailuku site had to shut down. Useless business from mainland owners moved in.

Two musicians stroll into the Shops at Wailea... first and only stop... Ukulele on Maui! I'm so…read morehappy that we came here, what an amazing shop. Eva was so knowledgeable and kind, and with her help we bought an awesome mahogany top concert ukulele. The sound is so sweet, and the price was affordable. Ukuleles range from $60-$3,000 in this shop, and the helpful staff will hook you up with a beautiful instrument at your price point. When you strum this instrument it exudes the magic of Hawaii. It's very easy for beginners to learn, and this shop is legit. Thank you Eva for your help, we love our new baby.

Beware with your children taking lessons from Eric Dashuttaman (owner)…read more*told my son in front of the class that "YOUR MOTHER IS A C**!. My 13 year old son has been taking lessons from Eric for about 2 years and for the most part (with only a few incidents) we were happy with the situation. When he opened up his studio we were told that we had to go on an AutoPay program where any sessions missed, cancelled or otherwise could not be made up and if you didn't find another time slot that you would be charged anyway. That's ok if WE are cancelling, I understand thats our resposibility but when Eric canceled repetitively I found I could no longer keep up with the missed sessions and asked to be taken off Autopay...because of that Eric reprimanded my son at his next lesson in front of the other students, age 12 and 14 throwing him out of the class and telling him and his friends that his mother was a C*@!. I can't even spell out that word and can't believe he said that in the presence of children. One of the boys in the group recorded all this with his phone because of all the inappropriate things Eric was saying. He also told my son that because he has another instructor that comes to our house that he was out for that as well...an "injustice" as he said in the video. My son was afraid to even tell me all this but the boys ended up informing their parents. Since then all the parents in our group pulled the boys out but none have been reimbursed for all the missed sessions. I asked Eric to apologize to the boys but have heard nothing from him. His administator Candace Negran ignored our request.

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