I highly recommend this place for all your guitar needs. Chris, the owner is extremely…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and honest.

I'm a musician and instructor with 2 master's degrees in music and over 25 years teaching…read moreexperience and the owner of Honolulu Music Lessons Workshop and I not only have all my instruments worked on by Chris Davis at BR Fretshop and his crew, but I send all of my students there as well. I trust them with my most precious instruments and the work they do is outstanding. They have done tremendous work on my Martin OM-21 resetting the neck, installing a pickup, making a custom camel bone nut and doing annual maintenance on it. The work Chris did on my Gibson ES-335 and 1974 Fender Strat was even more impressive. The Gibson was having major tuning issues and after doing a lot of work over a few months on it, custom camel bone nut, rollers on the saddle, putting in the PLEK machine, it's like a different instrument. It's amazing and even better than before. I had almost given up on playing it and now it's just incredible. The vintage strat had all the pots, the input and the channel selector replaced and after being in the PLEK, it's just a dream to play and they say to come back to have it adjusted for free. . Chris also repaired a crack in the top of my Kamaka Deluxe Tenor Ukulele and I swear, if you didn't know where the crack was originally, you would never know it was ever there. They are amazing. I highly recommend!

Music Center of Hawaii is very small but the amount of instruments and service far exceeds their…read moreshop size. They are one of the only shops that repairs saxophones, violins, and standup bass's. They have a huge selection of violins, flutes, saxophones just to name a few. The staff is absolutely top notch any thing you need for your bowed instrument is there.

Best experience I've ever had in a music store. My son was freaking out because his saxophone…read moreneeded some repairs, and the employees did an amazing job helping me a getting his saxophone up to par. they were extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what they were talking about and helped me find exactly what I needed. We will definitely be back and be doing all of our music store needs right here.

Unacceptable Service & Zero Priority I am beyond frustrated…read morewith the service I received today, and I ended up walking out. My wife, my two kids, and I walked into this establishment around 4:35 PM on March 25th. We were greeted at the front by Ted, who told us he'd be over to help us "real soon" and instructed us to head back to the electronic drums. Couple other staff asked if we needed help which we did, and was told they couldn't really help us because they weren't the 'drum guy' and to wait for Ted. We waited. For 25 to 30 minutes. When Ted finally decided to show up, he gave us maybe five minutes of his time. Instead of actually helping us make a decision, he left us with more questions than answers. He told us he'd be "right back," and then disappeared for another 10 minutes. From where I was standing, I could see him at the front of the store helping people who walked in long after we did. The breaking point was when he finally came back to our area...but not to help us. He started assisting another person who had just arrived. At that point, I was losing my cool. He knew we had been waiting patiently for a long time, yet he continued to treat us like we weren't a priority. Once he finally finished with the latecomers, I had to confront him with the facts. I told him exactly how long we'd been sitting there while he ignored us for newer customers. Instead of offering a solution or taking accountability, he just hit me with excuses. Then, he actually had the nerve to ask if I had "more questions." I told him flat out: I was ready to check out 30 minutes ago, but he left us hanging high and dry. I was literally about to tell him which set we were buying, but after that experience, I decided right then and there that we wouldn't be supporting this business. We walked out. Bottom line: You need to get your priorities straight. UPDATE: I'm updating my previous 1-star review to 5 stars because of one person... Senior Manager Anju (I hope I spelled that correctly). After that initial visit yesterday which left us feeling disregarded and unimportant... Anju reached out to me personally to make it right during our phone call. It takes a true leader to own up to a mistake and honestly she did so with such grace. Took full accountability for her store and them some. When we returned today, we weren't just 'customers' we were felt like actual guests. Anju provided the kind of high-touch and personalized support that made the store feel more like a community. She was patient, informative, answered all my questions and incredibly kind to our 5-year-old. She made sure we walked out happy and we left with the perfect Roland TD-07DMK Electronic Drum Kit and a matching V-Drum Amp. I felt Anju made it her mission to make sure every detail was handled perfectly so we could focus on the excitement of our daughter's musical journey instead of the issues we faced previously. It's easy to be a good store when things go right, but how you handle things when they go wrong is the true test... Anju passed with flying colors. From here on out we'll be supporting this business under her leadership. Mahalo for turning this around for our family!

They have such an extensive variety of musical instruments! I went on a Black Friday sale day but…read moreI still received top notch customer service. I was never forgotten and was constantly being asked if I "needed anything" while I tried out a new guitar that I purchased that morning. Prices seem comparable to other local music stores. I almost forgot to mention that their website provided me with much more information about the guitar that I was looking at than I could find on my own via Google! I should've started my research there first!

Akiko Sanai Piano Studio uses a Bosendorfer, Steinway and a Yamaha Grand Piano. Her students get to…read moreuse the world's best Pianos and yet her rates are very affordable. Her investment in the pianos tells me that she has a love for music and for teaching! She has also earned the award for Top Piano Teacher. Money very well spent for your children's piano lessons.

From the owner: Fun and Positive Piano lessons for all ages/levels. Choose…read morelocation from Hawaii Kai or Kaimuki. English/Japanese Speaking. Performance opportunity at Student Recital, The Royal Conservatory of Music National Music Certificate Program, Student Competition and more! Follow Facebook 'Akiko Sanai Piano Studio' and get a free workshop information.

Let the gentle and experienced hands at Good Guys Music & Spund guide you…read more If you're an experienced ukulele or guitar player who knows exactly what you want, Good Guys with their assortment of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, amps, soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles, ranging from under $100 to thousands of dollars delivers a nice collection of goods in their tightly packed Kaphulu location. However, if you're like me -- just a dad shopping for his son's first beginner ukulele this is also a surprisingly excellent place to check out. Their store had an overwhelming number of positive Yelp reviews which helped to put my slightly nervous mind at ease. The shop is easy to find on Kapahulu Ave. right next to Jamba Juice and across the street from Jack in the Box with ample parking space in the rear parking lot. Rodney, who was so laid back that I mistakenly thought was just another customer, greeted us and answered all of my novice questions patiently letting us try a number of ukuleles before making our final decision. As other reviews have noted, there is no pressure at all to upsell and it genuinely feels like they want to find whatever it is that you are looking for at the price point you are most comfortable with. I liked the used koa Kala ukulele that Rodney first showed us, but my son finally chose a new spalted mango Lealani concert ukulele. Both sounded beautiful, but especially when Rodney played a few riffs! All in all, big thanks to Rodney and Bob for calming this dad's nerves and helping me to find the exact ukulele my son was looking for! Side Note: When I asked how long these guys have been in business, they told me 26 years! I've passed this location hundreds of times so I'm glad to have finally had a chance to support an old school local business like this one. Better late than never!

These guys are top notch. Friendly and knowledgeable about all things guitar. I really enjoy my…read morevisits here. They may not have the biggest selection in town, but I never leave here empty handed!! Love these guys!!

I started piano lessons with Mr. Hagen almost 1 year ago and I look forward to it each week. The…read morepace surely depends on your practice time and dedication but whether I've had plenty time to practice or a little less, he's always encouraging and pleasant. The piano for use during lessons is great to play on. The books for the curriculum of music and theory have been a joy to work in, and have seriously helped me progress. I feel more and more confident with playing and reading music after each lesson. He teaches children and adults! 31year old here!

We were looking for a piano & voice teacher in the Hawaii Kai area, but in retrospect, I would've…read moredriven across the island to have a Music Teacher like John Hagen, for my daughter. He's a skilled and talented instructor, who has been firm, yet patient; with an impressive resume of experience! He has taught her a high level of music theory and abilities, which our daughter will benefit from for a lifetime. Through music, our daughter has developed a love for The Arts, while excelling in math and science. I'm not sure what the research says, but I believe we've seen a synergetic link, between music and intellectual growth. Her level of music knowledge has surpassed all expectations; and her voice has developed from soft tentative peep, to a beautiful, blossoming soprano-- with assuredly more growth ahead. Above all, she has developed a diverse appreciation and love for music. None which would've been possible, without Mr. Hagen's talent as skilled musician, artist and teacher. Whether piano, voice or both, we highly recommend John Hagen for Families, Adults or Children who want to develop their inner talent and abilities, bringing them to the forefront.

We visit my family in Hawaii every summer and one of the things my daughter enjoys doing while we…read moreare here is take Ukulele Lessons. I called a local music store near my parent's house Goodguy's Music and Sound and they referred me to Ukulele Hale. I could not be happier to have found this place. Our teacher (and founder) Jody Kamisato is an amazing talented teacher. He always has a big smile on his face and his enthusiasm for the Ukulele can't be missed. This is our second Summer taking lessons with him so we had to share. If you are looking for a Ukulele teacher, look no further. His studio is very nice and air-conditioned well. Parking is easy to find and the lot has ample parking. For more information their website is ukulelehale.wordpress.com Located in the heart of Kaimuki, there are lots of businesses and restaurants nearby if you want to explore this recently gentrified town in Honolulu. Thanks Jody!

From the owner: Ukulele Hale perpetuates the instrument and culture of Aloha to future generations one lesson at a…read moretime.