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

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.

My daughter has been taking ukulele lessons with Joel here for about 6 months now. She was very…read morescared at first and Joel was patient and an all around great teacher. He is teaching her how to play her favorite songs by Olivia Rodrigo on the uke which is pretty cool. The school is great at communicating and sends a text alert the day before each lesson. There are several instruments you can learn how to play here. I'm in waiting room now and hear piano, guitar and drums. They award students with bracelets and they can even write their names on a wall of fame in waiting room. I'm looking forward to seeing her grow. All ages take classes here too, not just keiki. One month of private lessons is $160 a month for four 30 minute lessons.

My daughter attends ukulele and voice at this location. The atmosphere is really positive with…read morelots of energy. Her teacher "Jeff", met him once, seems very upbeat and positive, which are great qualities for a music teacher especially for kids aspiring for the best!! The parking is scarce and seems like there is not a lot of room to back out and get out. Best place to park is down the road on Kam Hwy in the marked parking areas, on the street. Seems to be at least 5 - 6 marked free parking here. Inside of the music studio, it's very colorful and to check in you sign in and then wait for your start time.

Husband has taken up a new hobby and I was glad it wasn't acoustic drums this time…read more We came here to shop as he had received a gift card for his birthday and the staff was super attentive and he found what he needed. I was stunned at the size of this place, they have all kinds of stuff - I am not a musician so i was duly impressed; they even had the bongos I wanted a long, long time ago (long story). Drumsticks of all shapes, sizes and weight; guitars on the walls, sound systems, a room you can practice in (nice to listen to other players trying it out), accessories, albums, gifts, and more. A place well stocked like this makes me want to take up playing some kind of instrument. My husband will probably not like it.

My son really wanted to check out this location while we were visiting Oahu, so we stopped by just…read moreto look around. Even though we didn't end up buying anything today, the workers were still incredibly helpful and welcoming. The entire place was also very clean and organized. Great store!

Highly Recommend Hawaii MusicWorks!…read more When I first inquired about beginner keyboard lessons for my son, I spoke with Aunty Dale. She is incredibly sweet and sets such a positive tone--it's clear from the start how wonderful this place is! My son looks forward to his weekly group keyboard lessons with Mr. Mark. Learning alongside friends makes the sessions fun! He really enjoys getting to choose the songs he learns to play. In my son's words, Mr. Mark is "patient, caring, and nice." It's evident that he truly cares about his students. When my son felt stressed over a school assignment he didn't understand, Mr. Mark actually went out of his way to help him. He was so happy to tell me about it. Happy kid, happy mom--Hawaii Music Works has been a fantastic experience for us!

After 10 years of keyboard lessons for both of my sons, I can confidently say that Mr. Mark, Ms…read more Kira and Aunty Dale have provided far more than just music education--they have helped shape the young men my sons are becoming. From the very beginning, the lessons were a place where my boys could not only grow musically but also build confidence, express themselves freely (often with a bit of silliness!), and connect with positive adult role models who genuinely care about their well-being. Mr. Mark and Ms. Kira have consistently gone above and beyond--taking an interest in my sons' lives outside of music, encouraging their involvement in concert and marching band, and even supporting them through private school admission processes by authoring recommendations. Aunty Dale has provided consistent communication about scheduling and payment while always offering a welcoming smile to students and families as they walk thru the door. Over the years, Mr. Mark, Ms. Kira and Aunty Dale have celebrated milestones with us, offered guidance during challenging times, and shown a level of dedication that make them an extension of our family. Their presence throughout my sons' childhoods has made a lasting impact--one that goes far beyond notes on a page. If you're looking for instructors who are not only talented musicians and teachers but also compassionate mentors, you will find no better.

I believe that Lori-Ann is an amazing piano teacher, and I strongly recommend her lessons to anyone…read morewho wants to get started. As a person who's had multiple piano teachers throughout the years, I can confidently say that she's one of a kind. She's always made piano a fun and enjoyable experience, and I feel like I've improved so much throughout the two years I've been taking her lessons. I can't thank her enough for her assistance and kindness, and I look forward to continue taking her lessons in the future.

I was looking for a piano teacher close to our home without having to drive to town and luckily we…read morefound Lori! My teen daughter has been taking piano lessons for a few years now and loves Lori. She is an excellent instructor who is very patient, friendly and caring. She is also very responsive to any questions you may have. You can tell she loves music and loves teaching and sharing that passion with her students.

I live in Virginia and purchased an Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus guitar From Easy Music Center,…read moreHonolulu. They sent me photos of the guitar before I purchased it. I bought the guitar and they packaged it to perfection. I received it via FEDEX in excellent condition. When I got the guitar out of the box it was beautiful, not a spot of dust. The inspection and adjustments they made were nothing less than professional. The friendlyness of the entire staff was way more than 10+ stars. The guitar played perfect way better guitar than the price. Byron

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.