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.

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!!

George and Keith were wonderful. My 45 year old Kawai…read moreacoustic piano wouldn't play anymore. George's and Keith made me feel comfortable and didn't rush or pressure me. It took several visits and a special piano order to help me to choose an electronic piano that sounded and felt like my old Kawai.

Keith is a true gem who is passionate about his craft and it shows…read more I needed help as we are down sizing. He offered his assistance in the form of information. We got a wee off topic, as things do when you are enjoying company, and ended up discussing history, mechanics, maintenance, and intricate/nuanced details- all things I am interested in as it is part of my job- just in a different application. This was a fascinating conversation from a music perspective. I really feel he was born to teach and pass the gift onto others. He was even so kind to call back and connect me with someone who plays at a church in need of a piano! How perfect was that! He is a great conversationist, and a wealth of knowledge. I learned so much today. Thank you Keith! If you'd like to hear him play, he is at The Signature, Friday through Tuesday evening. But, Im sure if you ask, he would gladly show you what your future piano is capable of. No matter your price point, he can find the right fit for you. :)

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!

Miss Grace is wonderful. However, Mr.Kyle? My daughter says mr.Kyle is selfish and weird. She says,…read moreand I quote "He grunts every time he doesn't like something and makes me feel uncomfortable." The way he interacts with parents is kinda avoidant and awkward too, I observe. He can definitely improve his teaching & social skills. My daughter now takes lessons with Miss Grace. Maybe hiring different teachers is not a bad option for this great facility.

Miss. Grace is wonderful at teaching the children music and how to play the piano. Our child enjoys…read moreher patience and commitment and often practices without being nagged. Yes, maybe it's because she's young she enjoys it, but I'm hoping her dedication and love for piano will continue in the long run. It's also a great place to bring our younger child, she has the waiting room and 2 private rooms that offer varieties of children's DVD' s to watch, which entertains him while we wait. I wish she would teach adults, I would love to learn how to play myself, lol... So, if you want your child to master the piano and have fun doing it, send them here...

They were punctual, professional and even played me a concerto after tuning and replacing some old…read morestrings. Would definitely use them again!

I have never written a negative review on Yelp, but I feel compelled to do so in this case. I asked…read moreMr. Wang to tune my piano -- he agreed to do it, but asked me to speak to his wife to schedule a time. She started asking me all the pertinent information (address, etc) and then asked what kind of piano I had...I told her the brand. I know my piano isn't a fancy, but it's very functional and it's what I have been blessed with to play. Upon hearing that the piano wasn't a Steinway (or something along those lines) she rudely refused to continue the booking because the piano brand wasn't good enough. All that said, I hear Mr. Wang is the best piano tuner on-island and I wish his wife hadn't blocked me from letting him tune my piano.

If you are seeking to learn guitar skills, I highly recommend Brian! My son has been taking lessons…read morefrom Brian since he was 9 years old. My son is 18 now and still continues to look forward to his guitar lessons. Brian's personality and his patience makes it's an excellent learning experience. He is well knowledgeable and is very engaging with his students. If Brian can get the attention of a highly active 9 year old for 30 mins that deserves 5 stars on its own.

I started playing guitar when I was in high school, and I'm almost 60 now. Never took formal…read morelessons, just figured things out and was doing ok. When I decided that I wanted to learn more about music theory, how and why chord shapes worked with each other, how to better improvise, how to join a kanikapila jam session and hold my own - I did an online search and landed on Brians page. After communicating with him over email, I figured I'd take the leap and start lessons with him. Over the course of 1 year, I learned everything I set out to, and more. I can now quickly identify what key a song is in, and jump right in. Time to take a solo/pa'ani? It won't set the world on fire like a Prince fiery solo, or a Peter Moon jam, but it works, and with practice, I'm improving day by day. If an old dude like me can learn some new things, so can anyone else. Give Brian a try, highly recommended!

My two grandkids in Hawaii goes to this place and they are happy . I see the self confidence in…read moreboth of them. The school made a difference in their personalities.

This school is fantastic, with many great teachers to learn a variety of instruments from. I have…read moretwo kids, both learned piano here, and both studied/are studying cello with Nancy. One has since moved on to college (with a full tuition scholarship for cello) after learning from Nancy. The school has always been accommodating and will work with your schedule. I saw another review that disagreed with some school policies, but they were not providing an honest assessment of the situation. The school makes every policy very clear through forms and notices. If someone disagreed with a policy after it was made clear and continued to go to the school without following that policy, they did so knowingly and to create a confrontation. I believe owners can make whatever legally valid rules for their business and customers have the choice to use that business's services. Bottom line is that it's the best place to learn to play musical instruments in Hawaii.

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.