Although I was classically trained in piano growing up, I found myself nervous to pickup a new…read moreinstrument in my 30's. I am so glad I chose Dave to be my teacher because he is incredibly adept at adjusting to what the student needs, both short term and long term. Even though I had to step away from some hobbies after a year due to my work schedule, I am still grateful for all of the tools he equipped me with when I'm ready to pick up the bass again. He strikes the perfect balance of pushing and supporting which I value highly in a teacher. I highly recommend him as a teacher; you won't regret it!

Dave is awesome! I've been taking bass lessons from him for a few years, and not only is he an…read moreexcellent teacher. He's friendly and easygoing, has deep experience, and really knows how to work with everyone from beginners to skilled players. He's also a bit of a music theory nerd and he'll start sneaking little bits of it in here and there to gently guide you down that path. Everyone I've referred to him shares my praise. Dave also has a wealth of knowledge about the evolution of electric bass styles and artists and you will eventually learn names like Wooten, Jamerson, Pastorious, Kaye, and their contributions to the music industry and art. One day, without warning him in advance, I started a lesson with "Talk to me about Sting's bass lines." He proceeded to deliver an excellent and completely hour-long off-the-cuff tour of Sting's evolution and artistry. I found Dave randomly when I wanted to learn to play the bass and was looking for a teacher near my office. I hit the jackpot.

Just book it, and book the Alii tickets. Everything about the luau experience was awesome. The…read morestaff were amazing, the food was delicious and plentiful, the entertainment was absolutely fantastic and you're right on the beach. Yes, the luau is technically at a hotel and yes it's expensive but the experience is second to none. We've visited one of the other "popular" luaus in our visits and they can't hold a candle to Auli'i. Do yourself a favor, book the tickets. Take the family. Make some memories.

Attended my first Auliʻi Luau at the Sheraton, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. I…read morewas a little nervous about the price at first, but if you're going to experience a luau, this one is absolutely worth it. Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, a live band, and an incredible show. The entertainment was engaging, educational, and beautifully showcased Hawaiian culture. The fire dance finale was an absolute showstopper! The service was excellent from start to finish, and the entire experience felt well organized and welcoming. It's very family-friendly and offers about 2 1/2 hours of entertainment. To top it all off, the beachfront setting and sunset views are absolutely stunning. I would definitely recommend the Auliʻi Luau to anyone visiting Kauai. It's an experience that's well worth the price.

Ron is well versed in his business and helped us purchase several baritone ukuleles. Two for my son…read moreto be shipped to his home in Alaska. There no pressure to purchase. Just friendly advice. We are fortunate to have such a fine establishment in our neighborhood.

About two years ago I bought a capo here. I needed one for my acoustic guitar and I use it on my…read moreelectric guitar now and it works well. There aren't many options on Kauai, so if you don't want to order gear online there's Scotty's Music in Lihue (which is where I bought the guitar) and this place. The shop is easy to find downtown on the main drag. It's near the bus stops which is convenient and one is covered in case it's raining. I think it's like a hub and one line goes to Lihue and the other line goes to Poipu from here. They didn't have a lot of guitars or guitar stuff, but they had what I wanted. Aloha

Awesome dancing and culture! The dancers brought so much life into each and every segment.read more

Sorry folks but this luau is for the inexperienced traveler who doesn't know real hula and Hawaiian…read moresingers. The singers sounded like they just came from the old folks home the dancers were fat and very average. The food was plentiful and good - but the luau itself was extremely overpriced.For the asking price they could do much better!

Mike did a fantastic job at our wedding! He struck a great balance between the classic rock we…read moreasked for, a few slow songs, and fun line-dance songs that got everyone on the dance floor. The energy never dropped, and he read the crowd really well, keeping the vibe upbeat and fun all night. He helped the reception feel personal and lively--we couldn't have asked for a better soundtrack to our celebration!

Mike Lopez is an exceptional wedding DJ. He truly went above and beyond to make sure the audio and…read moreslideshow elements at my wedding worked out perfectly. He made multiple trips to the venue ahead of time to review the location and details. He was very accommodating to all my requests including an unexpected last minute change. He was very friendly, flexible, and easy to work with. We had multiple calls leading up to my wedding to discuss all the elements and Mike did a great job hosting all the entrances, bouquet toss, planned dances, etc. He also did a great job playing all the songs I requested. Because of his careful attention to detail everything went off without a hitch. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again! If you are having a wedding or event in Kauai go with Mike, you won't be disappointed.

First of all I must think Fern and Michael for making a movie set wedding for low cost in a short…read moretime, while working with my cognitive issues due to MS. Fern has the patience of an Angel to lbecause of my cognitive issues she ended up repeating things numerous times, and during the process Fern and Michael made me feel like family! They truly care about your wedding and your ideas. If you want to work with a one stop shop place you will not be disappointed! Fern and Michael Are the epitome of the Aloha spirit!

Michael, Fern and Quinn make a great team! Jennifer and I were so happy with our wedding because…read moreit was absolutely perfect! We loved the venue where we celebrated our marriage ceremony....truly a beautiful location! All of the arrangements that were made were great......thank you guys for making Jen and I's special day super special!!!

Hiring LEK Events was hands down one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding in…read moreKauai. We found Marie and her team through a venue recommendation, and from our very first call, we knew we were in the best hands. Planning a destination wedding in just six months felt daunting--especially from the mainland--but Marie made it all feel doable (and even fun!). She was incredibly organized, responsive, and proactive from day one. Within hours of our first conversation, she was checking vendor availability and getting the ball rolling. She answered every question quickly, gave honest and thoughtful advice, and truly helped us stay grounded in our vision and budget. Marie only works with top-tier vendors--every person she recommended, from catering to florals to lighting, delivered above and beyond. And on the day of the wedding, she and her team handled every detail so we could be fully present and soak it all in. There were so many moments where Marie went above and beyond. At one point, when I had a small wardrobe mishap, she pulled out a sewing kit and helped fix it without missing a beat--just one example of how calm, prepared, and thoughtful she is. If you're planning a wedding in Kauai and want someone who will bring professionalism, creativity, and genuine care to the process, look no further than LEK Events. We're forever grateful for Marie and her team.

I waited over a year to leave this review, I don't like to do things angry. I told myself I would…read morewait. I have officially cooled off and I am still deeply displeased. My biggest complaint: My husband didn't get his promenade. Our special ring bearer, his father, the groom and the groomsman didn't get their moment/ promenade either. NOTHING was as we rehearsed it the evening before during the rehearsal . What was the point? The men did NOT get any structure, guidelines or assistance on the day of the wedding. What's the reason for paying a second person at the ceremony site if that person doesn't assist and direct half the wedding party?! The groom wandered up to the front after waiting for some direction.... But nothing. He was so disappointed. She is not flexible or accommodating: She also insists on communicating via email- she barely calls or texts. Despite me telling her I don't operate that way. She doesn't care. She does whatever is easiest for her. I felt like she only wanted to make her job as easy as possible. Be prepared brides and grooms to fill out endless spreadsheets. She bragged about her timeline, it was suppose to be a slick and smooth operation. I felt like I needed her to keep things running smoothly, I was wrong. If you want to do a lot of work by yourself and pay her way too much to be rude to your vendors, (the videographers and photographers whom I flew in from Texas, both complained about her giving the wrong time tables multiple times and being difficult) and have her mess up your wedding day, be my guest. I refuse contact. Don't reach out to me. This bridge is burned.

Hunter is the best Wedding DJ that I have ever met. He and his team made my wedding a fantastic…read moreexperience!! I planned to have my wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii, but I live in New York and I did not know which DJ to choose. My wife found Aloha Event DJ and emailed Hunter. Hunter quickly replied and scheduled a zoom call with us. He took notes about our wedding details, our specific requests, and answered all our questions. His quick response, friendly and professionalism made us decide to choose him. When approaching our wedding date, he sent us a questionnaire to help him know more about us and our requests. We had another follow-up zoom call. Per our request, he wore a suit to our wedding, the same as the other guests. He and his team arrived early to set everything up on time. He provided not only the DJ service but also sparklers, dancing smoke, a projector for video, etc. He and his team offer a one-stop service for your wedding related to DJ, wedding dancing, etc. Our wedding was full of the mix vibes of happiness, surprises and love with the help of Hunter's DJ work. I really appreciated Hunter's work and I recommend choosing Aloha Event DJ if you are really my review and hesitating about which DJ to choose.

Hunter was great! He was so professional and had everything so organized and prepped going into the…read moreday of our wedding. A few of our guests even came up to us during our wedding and told us how great of a DJ he is and how smooth he runs things! Thanks again, Hunter!

It was just a pleasure to work with Maile Weddings and photography. From the first moment I…read moreconnected with Kaye, we knew this was the team we wanted to work with. Kayes' responsiveness, suggestions and great photography skills/ideas were top notch. Maile Weddings and Photography made our wedding extra special and one that we will never forget.

I was interested in their orchid package. I was ready to proceed with the payment and planning…read more Then, the owner named Kaye ghosted me. I never got a reply via email when I mentioned that I am coming from Canada. At least, reply that she doesn't accommodate Canadians, rather than completely ghosting me and my fiancé. Just a heads up for future Canadian couples who are interested in this wedding planner.