Akiko Sanai Piano Studio uses a Bosendorfer, Steinway and a Yamaha Grand Piano. Her students get to…read moreuse the world's best Pianos and yet her rates are very affordable. Her investment in the pianos tells me that she has a love for music and for teaching! She has also earned the award for Top Piano Teacher. Money very well spent for your children's piano lessons.

Great teacher patient! Been going for almost a year. Bucket list dream is to play with an orchestra…read morebehind me...on that's a big dream but one key at a time.

Such a great piano teacher! So nice and encouraging and talented. I'm an adult learning to play and…read moreit's been really great having her help me progress. She also speaks both Japanese and English very well, so great if you speak either of those languages.

Theresa is an amazing teacher. She is patient and very attune to what the student needs…read more My daughter took lessons while in the island and she enjoyed her teaching style with her sunny aloha attitude! Thank you and she has our full recommendation

Theresa is amazing! My son took a few cello lessons from her while staying in Honolulu. She was…read moreable to quickly identify the main issues in my son's playing, and help him methodically tackle the challenges. Just after couple lessons, I have seen a significant improvement in his playing. We will definitely take lessons from her again when we visit Honolulu next time.

I had taken piano lessons at Young's Piano Studio for 8 years and was a student of Ms. Christine's…read morefor 4 of those years. During my time at the studio, I not only progressed greatly in terms of playing the piano but also developed a deeper understanding and appreciation for music in general. Ms. Christine is an extremely patient and thoughtful teacher who not only focuses on teaching proper technique but also takes a personal interest in her students. There was a point in my life where I came close to giving up piano due to personal circumstances but Ms.Christine's genuine concern for me and passion for music and teaching allowed me to persevere and I could not have been more grateful. I would recommend Young's Piano Studio to students of all ages!

Teacher seem very caring and attentive, very professional.My child has advanced very quickly with…read moretheir classes

After researching vocal instruction in Honolulu and taking free sessions offered by other teachers,…read moreit was very clear Cat Wong's experience, dedication to her students and infectious energy easily make her the best vocal instructor on Oahu. She took the time to get to know me and my motivation for improving my vocal skills. And we got right to it! We split the hour between exercises and perfecting my performance piece. She gave me a CD to take home so I could continue to practice the exercises and my song. Say goodbye to your old school piano teacher methods, Cat made me excited to learn, practice and improve my voice. Thank you so much!

We chose Cat because 5 years ago she was the only speech level teacher on the island! Having been a…read morestudent of the SLS method in Maui myself, I was determined that my daughter should learn this method as well. Enter Cat. At the time my daughter was only 6 years old, and the youngest student in the studio. Cat had not had a student so young yet (now there are so many, it seems!) but she was willing to take a chance on us. She did not disappoint, treating my daughter with as much professionalism, respect and poise as she would any adult, all the while exhibiting patience and the insight to incite motivation in my daughter to learn and grow as a singer. In the years that followed my daughter performed in a number of singer showcases with other students from the studio. You have only to attend one of these showcases to see the level of success in each and every student - not just in skill, but in confidence and coordination. Everyone comes from a different place in terms of exposure, experience and skill, but Cat is somehow able to figure out what works best for you and your situation. And SLS is a fantastic method that really aids everyone from the shower singer to the aspiring local artist in singing their own best notes (to steal a line from Cat herself!)! Cat is a positive teacher who encourages you to reach higher and celebrates you when you get there. Her studio is in a great central location, and is warm and inviting. She even offers Skype lessons! If singing is something you've always wanted to explore and you're looking for a skilled teacher, visit Cat Wong Studio. You won't be disappointed!

My daughter has an interest in musical theatre and she wanted to take voice lessons in late 2022…read morebecause she felt "weakness" when singing so the search began to look for an in-person instructor. Not only has Yvonne helped my now 13 year old with her singing, I appreciate Yvonne's truthfulness in sharing her personal theatre experience, her professionalism, and her motherly mentorship for my daughter!

If you really want to improve your singing ability or have a child that you want to turn into a…read moresuper star, Yvonne is the absolute best! I started taking voice lessons from Yvonne this past year and she's more amazing than ever. Not only does she have the most phenomenal voice, but she has an incredible work ethic and a vibrant, energetic and positive attitude! Being able to take voice from someone who is genuinely passionate and super fun to be around is such a gift. Having a boring teacher is like being stabbed by the subject you're trying to learn. It can really make or break the experience, especially if you're new to the arts or a young child. Yvonne's students range from young children to high schoolers to adults, at all different skill levels. When I first started taking lessons, I was so worried about what she'd think of my voice because hers is so incredibly powerful. But I eventually got over that silly fear because Yvonne is so kind and knows how to help change your technique in a way that anyone can learn to sing with practice. At your voice lesson Yvonne accompanies you on piano or you can sing to a karaoke track if you'd prefer. You start with important warm-up exercises and you get to sing whatever type of song you'd prefer. You can take a 30 or 60 minute lesson and pay through her website (http://www.voicebyyvonne.com). If you're really serious about voice lessons, she's who I'd recommend because she expects you to practice and your instructional time will be 5-stars on every level. Voice lessons are in Manoa at a formal music lesson studio located in the corner of the Manoa Shopping Center. The studio space is very clean, professional and parking is free.

I started taking lessons with Shoji when I was in 8th grade. He was incredibly patient with me for…read morethe several years I was his student. Shoji will always have a deep influence on my life, as my guitar teacher and as a mentor who imparted life lessons on me. Shoji taught me how to improvise, how to comp (he has the best chords!) and how to use those skills in a band situation. I was named to the state select stage band all four years in high school and invited to try out for a well-known music college. Shoji is the real deal. I was so lucky to have studied with him. He will always be one of my favorite people. My only regret is I didn't take more advantage of his knowledge when my mom was paying for my lessons!

Shoji was my guitar teacher way back when I was 7 years old. He was incredibly patient and fun with…read morea squirmy, hyperactive kid like myself. Still, he taught me technique and how to read music, a skill I used in my musical endeavors throughout the rest of my life. He's a great teacher, and a great person.

I called Linda Hunter based on a recommendation from a friend whose 2 children (one with ADHD) take…read morelessons here. Linda is very responsive to phone calls and communicates well with parents. Her studio is clean and comfortable, with a couch for parents or other students to wait on, has nice lighting, and good instruments. My 9 year old son (with an ADHD diagnosis) has only had two lessons with her so far but he is SO STOKED to practice piano all the time. She was able to form a good repoire with him, which really helped. She also sets up a sticker chart to incentivize kids to improve, for the chance of winning prizes. I'm really impressed with Linda's teaching style and demeanor. The cost is a bit pricier than I can actually afford, but if playing piano actually does help to improve focus and math skills (that's what studies say), it will be worth it!