I was in a ...DESPERATE need of repairing my Kamaka 'ukulele. The bridge that holds the..."A"…read morestring was damaged; therefore, the string couldn't stay on. When I mentioned this to my manager at work, he suggested I visit...WESTSIDE MUSIC. I was contemplating on going to Kamaka, but I was too lazy to make the drive to town. Also, I was thinking that this repair could be costly. Therefore, I decided to take my manager's advice and visit WM. I couldn't wait any longer so I called WM to see if they could assist me with my situation. Uncle Ron (owner) answered the phone and he told me to bring my 'ukulele in. So, I headed down to Waipahu the next day. Uncle Ron was nice enough to look at the damage and figure out a way to repair it. Well, it took him less than 5 minutes to repair it! Wow, he is a ...GENIUS! The buggah knows his stuff...I tell you! He also helped me tune the new "A" string that he replaced as well as the other strings by using a tuner. Then, he helped me figure out the 'ukulele chords to a song that I've been wanting to play. I let him listen to the song , and then he figured it out by ear. You da' man...You da' 'Ukulele Man...Uncle Ron! You are so talented...so helpful...so kind to help me. You are truly...Mr. Aloha! Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) Uncle Ron! So, if you are looking to repair your 'ukulele, come check out WESTSIDE MUSIC in Waipahu next to Time's Supermarket. You'll thank me for that!

I needed new strings for my ukulele and didn't know what type I should buy since I haven't played…read morein a long time. I brought in my ukulele and the store owner was able to help. So glad I found this place - close to Rocky's. Prices are reasonable and am love to support a small business.

Music heals even the most painful wounds. Chuck James studios have been a huge part in my…read morechildren's lives. My son is very shy but playing the guitar is an escape from the social anxiety he experiences. Ms Sonia treats him like family and it means so much to us. My daughter took piano lessons for a year then stopped. She's back at chuck james in voice lessons and she is so happy. It's amazing to bring her to her voice lesson as an angsty teen and have her come out of her lesson bubbly and smiling. Thank you so much for enriching our lives!! Worth every dollar spent!!

The lady at the front desk at the Kaimuki location is very rude and her communication is horrible…read more They put my kid on the schedule without even asking me and they expect us to show up. The school also did credit card withdrawals on our credit card without our approval.

Mrs. Lori is a great piano teacher who is kind, caring, and funny, I recommend her a lot. It is…read moreeasy to see that she understands piano, music theory, and plays beautifully. She says things in a way that makes the material easy to understand and learn, and I look forward to continuing to play music under her! - Her Student

I believe that Lori-Ann is an amazing piano teacher, and I strongly recommend her lessons to anyone…read morewho wants to get started. As a person who's had multiple piano teachers throughout the years, I can confidently say that she's one of a kind. She's always made piano a fun and enjoyable experience, and I feel like I've improved so much throughout the two years I've been taking her lessons. I can't thank her enough for her assistance and kindness, and I look forward to continue taking her lessons in the future.

Husband has taken up a new hobby and I was glad it wasn't acoustic drums this time…read more We came here to shop as he had received a gift card for his birthday and the staff was super attentive and he found what he needed. I was stunned at the size of this place, they have all kinds of stuff - I am not a musician so i was duly impressed; they even had the bongos I wanted a long, long time ago (long story). Drumsticks of all shapes, sizes and weight; guitars on the walls, sound systems, a room you can practice in (nice to listen to other players trying it out), accessories, albums, gifts, and more. A place well stocked like this makes me want to take up playing some kind of instrument. My husband will probably not like it.

My son really wanted to check out this location while we were visiting Oahu, so we stopped by just…read moreto look around. Even though we didn't end up buying anything today, the workers were still incredibly helpful and welcoming. The entire place was also very clean and organized. Great store!

Just picked up a Sonny D ukulele on the second hand market. It's beautiful and sounds amazing…read more Build quality is outstanding and the tone and resonance are absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on one.

Exceptional quality instruments, great people, and unbeatable prices for what you're getting…read more Sonny is a true master craftsman and can handle everything from custom builds to repairs and restorations, not just for ukuleles but other stringed instruments as well. If you're ever in the area and looking for a Hawaiian made ukulele or need expert service on your instrument, this is absolutely the place to go.

I was with Kapolei Chorale when I found out about Marilyn Kim and her group, Melemai Chorale. I…read morestarted taking voice lessons from her in 2014. I also joined the choir and we have been touring Maui, spring and Christmas concert in Waipahu every year. She is the best voice teacher I have ever taken lessons from. She helped me learned to use different muscles by explaining to me with various of approaches. I appreciated her great teaching and you will too if you give yourself a chance to learn how to sing correctly. You and your family will be amazed as myself and my family.

I've studied with Marilyn for a few years and I am just amazed with all of the work she has done!…read moreShe is an amazing voice teacher and I would definitely recommend her to anyone that is willing to learn!! She has a God given gift to take someone like me who couldn't match pitch in the beginning to where I was within a year and a half with her. I learned to match pitch and continued on to try and learn that control of my voice! So if anyone is up to the challenge of learning from such an amazing voice teacher please go to Marilyn! Your life will be forever changed I know mines was and it was for the better!

We looked for an instructor for my son to continue lessons and glad we found Ian. My son has shown…read moregrowth and surprisingly continued interest. We believe it's because of Ian. He doesn't mind teaching music my son is interested in. We also receive weekly piano pieces/videos to watch and listen to. Like other reviews have said, Ian can be very accommodating and it's a bonus the studio is just minutes away near Waikele shopping center.

Ian is simply the BEST! My 3 children have been taking lessons from Ian for the past 4 years. I…read morelove that he encourages his students to create music of their own right from the start. My kids love making up their own songs and having Mr. Ian add his own harmonies to it. I also love that he records their duets and sends them to me. He also sends out a weekly email with a piano piece that he teaches you about, then you can listen to it on youtube. My kids all have ADHD, and Ian has been so patient with them. We are very grateful to have such a great musician willing to teach our kids this valuable skill.

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.

They helped us with a short term rental of a violin for my daughter. They sized her up with an…read moreexpert eye, gave us the relevant paperwork, and sent us on our way. Excellent value!

I recently ordered a bass clarinet from Easy Music Center in Honolulu. After a few days without a…read moreshipping update, I emailed them on Monday morning to check on my order. Jake replied almost immediately and explained that a few employees had been sick, which caused a delay in processing. Shortly after, Hadji emailed me to let me know the instrument had been inspected and that they would expedite my order. Within a few hours, I received the shipping confirmation and tracking number for FedEx next day delivery which I really appreciated. Their customer service was excellent, and I really appreciated the quick responses and honest communication. My only suggestion is to send customers a quick email if an order is delayed. A simple update would go a long way and save customers from wondering about their order. So far, I'm very happy with the experience. I'll update my review once the bass clarinet arrives.

Just pick up my Acoustic Guitar today, So very grateful that they fix it and re-string plus tune it…read moreback. I am forever grateful to the fine staff of this store for their outstanding service and care, Surely a place that will help you. God Bless.