Great work on my ʻukulele by Chris and the gang! Great customer service! Mahalo nui Danny!read more

I needed help with my baby girl, my acoustic guitar. I'm by no means an expert, and honestly,…read moredespite some experience on stage, I'd still barely call myself an intermediate guitarist, so when my acoustic's connections went on the fritz, I was at a loss for what to do. I asked one of my much more experienced and knowledgeable musician friends, and he instantly suggested BR Frets. He was then confirmed by another guitarist friend of ours who was hanging with us, saying they're hands down the most skilled people on island that they both know of, so I went ahead and made an appointment. Both friends said to expect a couple of weeks, maybe 3 depending on how busy they are, as they do get quite a bit of business, and to try and get an appointment when I can, so I did as soon as I could. I was greeted warmly by Chris, who asked me some pertinent questions, took a look at Hayley, and gave me a clear idea of what to expect; either he can fix her, which if he can, he'd try to do so that night. If he can't clean and repair the connections on my pick up, not only would they likely need to send out the pickups for diagnostic and repairs, but the cost to do so would jump up significantly, showing me how much the piece costs broadly and then factoring time and labor. Sure enough, I called the next day, as advised, and Wes said to come back on in to pick her up. I got there and spoke with Wes, who told me Chris stayed up a bit the previous night to make sure Hayley's good and ready to go, and she was back in action! They also only charged for the time and labor, which was more than fair for the quality they provided and all the relief they gave me. Definitely worth coming to them when guitar help is needed.

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!

Needed a guitar and walked in and was immediately greeted and welcomed to play any instrument I…read morewanted. They offered me a tuner and a pick so I could play around... ended up finding a nice fender acoustic for 95 bucks. And the guys working in this place were very friendly.

Thanks to these good guys for always fixing my daughters ukulele every time lol best service and…read moreawesome talent very humble Big Mahalos

Nathan has done my guitars for decades. He is very meticulous and precise in his craft. Every…read moreguitar he's setup for me is fantastic. I really appreciate him being able to take me in on my latest guitar as he is probably semi retired now. Mahalo plenty Nate!

Nathan Ching is a very nice guy who did an excellent and professional job in adjusting the action…read moreof my tenor ukulele. He also changed my strings to Koolau Gold Low G with wound G & C strings. Uke is much more playable and sound has definitely improved with a fuller richer deeper tone. His charges were very reasonable as well.

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.

Dropped off a Buffet wooden clarinet and Yamaha Flute in for normal wear and tear repairs. From the…read moremoment you walk in, you are greeted and pointed in the right direction. Excellent customer service all around. Took a few minutes for the technician to give their assessment. Repair price was reasonable and repair was finished before the time frame quoted.

I had my 7 old son taking classes for 6 months in the beginning I would sit and watch after 3…read moremonths I started doing errands I trusted he'll be ok if I were leave him I hour for this lesson.. I came earlier to watch after not watching for two months . The owner pretty Japanse lady stop teaching him piano and just had him sit on her phone playing music games.. I asked her why she said cause he won't be a piano player maybe a DJ. So I took him out asked her please teach him piano she said she couldn't unless on her phone Dj games So all this time I basically paid her to have him on her phone I also pre payed for his classes first of the month I think it was second week I took him out and she promised to pay me I called her Several times and she never paid me my money back . This is a disappointing place

It has been a dream of mine since I was a kid to take voice lessons. The closest training I ever…read moregot was high school chorus and a couple music classes while in college. But even after taking these classes, I've always wanted to do more. But when life got busy, I ended up putting this passion on hold. As I got older (and hopefully wiser lol), I realized there will never be a right time to do the things we love until we make time for them. So I did a quick Google search and found Grammy award winning soprano, Audrey Luna. And this is where I started my beautiful musical journey. To be honest, I really was a bit scared and anxious to reach out to her knowing I had no real musical background. But I took a leap of faith and sent her an email to let her know I was interested in private voice lessons. She responded promptly and inquired about the reason for wanting voice lessons. And I told her for personal development. She quoted me a reasonable price for a trial session. And before I knew it, I was attending my 1st private voice lesson :) Although she is a world renowned singer AND Grammy award winning soprano, she truly is a humble and kind person. During my lesson, she taught me how to do some vocal-warm ups and improvements with my singing technique. I was able to immediately notice a difference in my singing ability, which really surprised me. She helped me to determine what my range was. All my life I thought I was an alto because I was told this in my high school chorus class. But with Audrey's guidance doing vocal-warm ups and help with technique, she was able to reveal the soprano in me to my great delight :) If you are looking for a friendly, supportive, patient, kind, knowledgeable, vocal coach who has solid technique and the voice like an angel, look no further. Audrey is everything stated above and so much more! For one whole hour, you will have access to a vocal coach with over 15 years of experience who teaches any level (including beginners like me), who is able to sing and teach in all genres and multiple languages. For all the years of experience and knowledge Audrey has, you would think her voice lessons would cost an arm and a leg. But her prices are so affordable, she has students ranging from young to old and even internationally. Audrey has helped me achieve a personal goal, and this has meant so much to me. I feel so lucky and privileged to have a vocal coach of this magnitude guide and support me in this wonderful musical journey. I highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed.

First of all: Audrey is a wonderful colleague and a great teacher!…read more I am an opera and concert singer (working mainly in Germany and Europe) and have worked with many teachers and coaches. When I had the opportunity to sing the extremely difficult coloratura part of "Ariel" from Thomas Adès' "The Tempest," I became aware of Audrey. She has successfully sung this supernatural part at the world's greatest opera houses (MET, La Scala, Vienna, etc.)! I felt very honored when she immediately agreed to help me. And all of this online (due to the great distance between us). Her singing technique is so experienced and stable that she can master the most demanding parts with a healthy voice, and she can also teach this technique. Not many teachers are able to listen to or see their students online and correct them so precisely and effectively. Audrey does this very well, and I firmly believe that live lessons with her would be even more brilliant! She also attaches particular importance to the development of musical colors, dynamics, phrasing, and expression/acting. I was able to successfully perform "Ariel" with her and haven't wanted to stop working with her since. Now she advises and helps me with classical repertoire such as Queen of the Night, Olympia, Blonde, etc. I would also like to emphasize that Audrey supports me with repertoire questions, career planning, and mental training, which is essential in this business. I can recommend her to every singer (whether beginner, advanced or professional)!

An amazing music school! They are really knowledgeable and great at pricing their products. Thank…read moreyou so much for helping me out. You guys are amazing.

Me and my husband had been looking to replace his ukulele and spent quite sometime looking into…read moreaffordable options with great quality and that is exactly what we found here! Absolutely amazing experience. Owner was very patient and helpful as we figured out what we wanted and what was in our budget. Great prices with great quality. Couldn't recommend enough. So happy that we found this gem and will definitely be back in the future.

I came into voice lessons as a complete beginner--and, being a little older, with more than a…read morelittle trepidation. Learning to sing is something I've always wanted to do, but I honestly wasn't sure if I could. I've now had only about 17.5 hours of lessons with Cat, and the difference is already remarkable. I've gone from feeling like I couldn't sing at all to singing in ways I genuinely never thought I was capable of. I know I'm still at the very beginning of this journey, but the progress I can already hear and feel has me incredibly excited about where it might lead. What really sets Cat apart is how genuinely passionate she is about teaching. You never feel like you're simply another student going through a predetermined series of exercises. She cares about whether you understand what you're doing and, more importantly, whether you're actually learning how to use your voice. There are absolutely moments when learning to sing can feel daunting, especially as a beginner. But Cat has a wonderful ability to make the process far less intimidating. If she sees that I'm struggling to understand something one way, she doesn't just keep repeating the same explanation--she pivots. She finds another approach, another explanation, or another exercise until suddenly something that seemed impossible starts to make sense. She is incredibly patient, encouraging, and invested in my progress. There is a genuine sense that she cares about helping me become the singer I want to become, however long that journey takes. I'm incredibly happy that I chose Cat to be my vocal coach. I still have a long way to go, but for the first time, learning to sing doesn't feel like something I've always wished I could do. It feels like something I'm actually doing. I truly cannot recommend Cat highly enough.

One of the best music teachers I've had in 20+ years of taking lessons. I studied voice with Cat…read morefor four years, both in person and online. She always met me where I was and adapted her teaching to what worked best for me. I made tremendous progress and can now confidently recognize when I'm in tune and how far off I am when I miss a note. I only stopped lessons because I moved back to the East Coast and the time difference made scheduling difficult. Highly recommend Cat!

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.