The cool thing about Kaniwale Sound is that they are a family owned business. Daniel, the owner…read moreoften has at least one family member in tow when working numerous gigs around the islands. This is a true testament to Hawaii families and their dedication to legacy in passing down their talents and passion to their bloodline. What separates their company from the rest is the time and attention they pay to the client and the artist. They work hard to make sure that it's a memorable experience for any special event. The owner, Daniel, is a long time musician who sings and plays various instruments. His ear for quality sound and technical skill is what allows him to maximize the sound of any event to recording studio quality. Pair that with the most expensive high tech equipment and even your backyard graduation party will sound like a professional concert event! 10/10 wholeheartedly, recommend!

Daniel is a musician so he is aware of what good audio should sound like. He strives to mix with…read morethe best equipment and loves music. Daniel is knowledgeable in all instruments because he plays them all. He is professional and loves working with all artists to assure they get the best quality sound during their set. Hire Daniel for your next event you will not be disappointed!

Chris and Torie are the epitome of customer service. Torie keeps in touch with you, providing the…read moredoor code, instructions, etc after you book the room. Chris is always eager to provide and show you what they have in the studio to make your experience as professional as possible. They have almost everything you can think of or didn't think of in the studio. He helped us to get set up, made sure the equipment was working and gave us an orientation since it was our first time there. Acoustically, it's great. Walking down the hall, the other band was really cranking it and you could hear them playing through the door in Studio A. But once we got into Studio B, we couldn't hear anything else except ourselves. They also keep everything clean and as sterile as possible. I walked in on him wiping things down and vacuuming giving me confidence that I was entering a clean environment. Our very first band practice was a success thanks to West One Studios. We just needed a little more time for practice which I'm sure we will on our next one that will be very soon! Except for the lack of close/cheap parking I would definitely recommend these studios. Mahalo nui loa Chris and Torie for a great experience! We will see you again soon!

The studio is always fresh, clean, on time with the quick setup makes working with the timer…read morecount!! Comfortable spot to get it handled. Mahalo

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Kailua Music School. The instructors are incredibly…read moretalented, patient, and genuinely know how to make learning music fun. They have a dynamic teaching style that keeps kids engaged while helping them build confidence and real musical skills. What really stands out is the welcoming, eclectic atmosphere. It's a place where students of all ages and abilities can explore music without feeling pressured. The teachers clearly love what they do, and that enthusiasm is contagious. Most importantly, our kids look forward to every lesson. They've developed a genuine excitement for music, and it's been a joy to watch their confidence and abilities grow. If you're looking for a music school that combines excellent instruction with a fun, encouraging environment, I highly recommend Kailua Music School.

Our son has absolutely loved KMS and all of his teachers. When he first started, we weren't sure…read morewhich instrument would be the best fit, but the KMS team encouraged him to explore different options and try several instruments. Giving him the freedom to choose for himself was such a wonderful experience--it helped build his confidence and excitement for learning. In such a short time, we've seen tremendous growth, both musically and personally. On a personal level, our experience with the KMS team has been exceptional. During difficult times, including my medical issues and car troubles, they consistently went above and beyond to support our family. They didn't just care about our son's musical education--they genuinely cared about us as people, checking in and offering kindness and support when we needed it most. I wholeheartedly recommend KMS to any family looking for a welcoming, supportive, and encouraging environment. In addition to outstanding music instruction, they also offer classes in sewing and acting, making it a wonderful place for kids to discover and grow their creative talents.

Bought a new guitar recently and wanted it to be set up perfectly for me. I refer myself to be an…read moreamateur guitar repair guy. Been playing the guitar for years so I know how to set up guitars and do minor repairs. Since I bought a brand new guitar, I wanted to see if taking it to a pro would make a difference. One of my Musician friends referred me to Peter Bond. My first impression of Peter, super nice, cool, and very knowledgeable. I told him to dress the frets and to lower the action a bit. I also gave him a new set of strings so he could restring it when he was done. When I went to pick it up, the frets were nice and shiny and seem to play well. Took it home that evening and noticed that the intonation on the higher frets were off pitch. Call him about the problem, said he wanted to see it again. To make a long story short, the strings that I had given him to restring my guitar were bad. He put a fresh set of new strings from his stash and it played perfect. He made me a bone saddle, which I think made a huge difference in sound. He's an amazing Luthier, but I think a better human being. Mahalo Peter!!

So great to have Peter round to help me create my crazy ideas for guitars, or to take on the work I…read moredon't or am unable to do. Thank you Peter for all you do, and have done over the decades! Call him, share what you want done and make a new friend!

Aspiring artist friendly, whether it be for fun, pure curiosity or something sentimental to you…read more Dave is your guy to capture it! It was really magical to actually witness it all come together. First time ever being in any studio production so I was a tad bit nervous. Regardless of that, great conversation made and knowledge shared! Will be back again for my short jingles!

Dave Tucciarone is next level everything.....producer, engineer, musician, songwriter, vocalist,…read morevisionary, friend ...(and more) Dave was my only choice when it came time for me to record a CD after decades of doing live performances. My project received the Inspirational CD of the year/ Hawaii Music Awards. I had to leave my island home of Oahu to move to the mainland US. Thank God for technology! Dave just mixed and mastered a song for me all the way from Arizona. My son is now working on a project with him. The legacy continues. I can't keep track of all of his awards. Last time I checked, He had 3 Grammy's and 18 Na Hoku Hanohano's from The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) Good luck on your recording project!

Knowledgeable man and great service! Friendly and good with communication. Was honest about repairs…read moreand whether or not it was worth it. Really appreciated him! Book way ahead because it took me a few months to get an appointment.

Incredibly thorough, clearly experienced, and a genuinely good guy. Highly recommended.read more

Took a vintage audio amp in to be checked out. George took a quick look at it and told me what was…read morewrong literally while I was there. He seemed very knowledgeable about the gear and pointed out how certain parts were not original or spec. I left it with them to complete the repair and bring it up to specs. So far so good. I have other vintage gear to be done so I am waiting to see how this first amp goes then will have others to bring in.

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.

I've been playing more in open D tuning and got tired of retuning my Taylor every time I wanted to…read moreplay something in open D. So I took my old beloved Takamine F360s out of the closet and decided to leave it in open D. But it was playing rough. The action was very high even after I adjusted the truss rod. Also the intonations were off. I took it to a major guitar store in town and the luthier there said he couldn't help me because the guitar needed much more work than he could do. Then I found Chris at BR Fret shop. OMG what a God send. Talk about someone who cares passionately about guitars and knows the instrument like Wolfgang Puck knows pizza. Chris identified that the problem came from under the bridge where through years of humidity, that area was bulging and pushing the bridge up thus raising the action. He took it apart, sanded under the bridge then put everything back together along with new strings. I was completely blown away at how low he got the action with no buzzing. In fact it made my Taylor seemed hard to play in comparison. So I ended up taking my Taylor in for an adjustment as well. Pro tip : make sure you register your Taylor guitar with Taylor manufacturing and they will pay for the adjustments at certified Taylor shops. I hope Chris and his assistant Wes never decide to leave O'ahu. We are very lucky to have them here in our little corner of the ocean. Happy pickings...or strumming!!