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

Let the gentle and experienced hands at Good Guys Music & Spund guide you…read more If you're an experienced ukulele or guitar player who knows exactly what you want, Good Guys with their assortment of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, amps, soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles, ranging from under $100 to thousands of dollars delivers a nice collection of goods in their tightly packed Kaphulu location. However, if you're like me -- just a dad shopping for his son's first beginner ukulele this is also a surprisingly excellent place to check out. Their store had an overwhelming number of positive Yelp reviews which helped to put my slightly nervous mind at ease. The shop is easy to find on Kapahulu Ave. right next to Jamba Juice and across the street from Jack in the Box with ample parking space in the rear parking lot. Rodney, who was so laid back that I mistakenly thought was just another customer, greeted us and answered all of my novice questions patiently letting us try a number of ukuleles before making our final decision. As other reviews have noted, there is no pressure at all to upsell and it genuinely feels like they want to find whatever it is that you are looking for at the price point you are most comfortable with. I liked the used koa Kala ukulele that Rodney first showed us, but my son finally chose a new spalted mango Lealani concert ukulele. Both sounded beautiful, but especially when Rodney played a few riffs! All in all, big thanks to Rodney and Bob for calming this dad's nerves and helping me to find the exact ukulele my son was looking for! Side Note: When I asked how long these guys have been in business, they told me 26 years! I've passed this location hundreds of times so I'm glad to have finally had a chance to support an old school local business like this one. Better late than never!

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.

Best experience I've ever had in a music store. My son was freaking out because his saxophone…read moreneeded some repairs, and the employees did an amazing job helping me a getting his saxophone up to par. they were extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly what they were talking about and helped me find exactly what I needed. We will definitely be back and be doing all of our music store needs right here.

My favorite guitar store and the one I've bought the most instruments from…read more I'm a casual musician who travels for work so I can look and buy when and where I want...I always look to Dan when I have a new interest. Come in, play a few, leave with at least one.

Great people and service! The best guitar shop in Hawaii…read more Been coming here since the '80s! Thanks!

After having the honor and opportunity to see some of the student performances on social media we…read moremade the decision to enroll in a trial piano lesson with the studio. Ms. Naho was very warm personable and welcoming upon entering. We were very impressed with how quickly our shy daughter warmed up to her and the piano. We loved the teaching style and how great she is with kids. We hope to continue our lessons with her and feel that she can help our daughter learn to play the piano & have lots of fun along the way! Thank you Ms. Naho and Ms. Renee!

My son loves coming here. Ms Shondi is an excellent teacher and makes the sessions fun and…read morerelatable. We've been coming here for years and won multiple competitions and performed in Carnegie Hall in NYC.

MSM is an amazing music school. We started in the middle of the pandemic, but I only have great…read morethings to say about this school and how it is run. They always prioritize the safety of their students and staff and graceful about how they put out their policies. As we were all trying to figure out how to navigate through the "new norm", this school definitely did a great job pivoting and ensuring that music lesson qualities continued to be exceptional, and in the safest way possible. Aside from the whole pandemic thing, MSM treats you like family. The teachers and staff are all wonderful people, and we absolutely love the warm and welcoming atmosphere Nancy and team create. Private Teacher: My 6yo son has been taking piano lessons with Noe for almost 10 months now and I am just amazed at the speed at which he is advancing. Noe has been just absolutely wonderful from day 1; so patient and sweet but knows how to steer her students so they focus during lessons. I love that she puts emphasis on music theory so that my son can build on the fundamentals at an early age. Noe always takes the time to give me tips on how my son should go about practicing, and she is on-point with her communication with me - easy to get a hold of and super responsive! (this is such a huge thing for me) I am so glad I decided to send my son here, and wish I started him earlier.

My two grandkids in Hawaii goes to this place and they are happy . I see the self confidence in…read moreboth of them. The school made a difference in their personalities.

I bought my first 'ukulele years ago but from North Shore and I knew that for this trip to O'ahu I…read morehad to get a new one! Also because my kiddo's classmate manhandled my first 'ukulele when he came over for a play date and now it has a permanent crack in the body :( I really wanted to get the factory tour but we were running late from lunch and decided to pop by anyway and just see if I could buy a new uke. I've always wanted a koa wood uke and Koaloha's have so many models of koa wood! I also love that they're family run and owned and specially handcrafted. Even though we were far too late for their regularly scheduled tours, none other than owner and CEO Alan totally let us get a quick tour and we were super impressed with everything we learned about Koaloha 'ukulele. These are truly magical works of art and the love and care the whole team puts into making these 'ukulele is so admirable. We got a guest appearance of the patriarch of Koaloha walking in at the end of our tour and were graciously helped out by VP Brian who helped me secure my new koa wood long neck soprano uke. The factory price is great and I got a discount on the case since I was getting an uke today too and I am a new fan! Mahalo to the whole team!

A wonderful place to get a ukulele. And honestly, where else would you get such a great…read moreopportunity! So many colors and types of ukulele's and I'm certain you could learn on you tube. The musician at the pool today played keyboards and a ukulele so it's defy a thing. Charming store.

Go on their FREE tour if you want to learn about their 100 years of history and expertise in the…read moreukulele making world. Still family owned and ran, this gem is worth checking out. You can see in every piece they make that they have a true love for the craft! Mohala!

Purchased the wrong size tenor hard case and the Kamaka crew exchanged it no problems. That's what…read moreyou want, no drama no issues. Mahalo

George and Keith were wonderful. My 45 year old Kawai…read moreacoustic piano wouldn't play anymore. George's and Keith made me feel comfortable and didn't rush or pressure me. It took several visits and a special piano order to help me to choose an electronic piano that sounded and felt like my old Kawai.

Keith is a true gem who is passionate about his craft and it shows…read more I needed help as we are down sizing. He offered his assistance in the form of information. We got a wee off topic, as things do when you are enjoying company, and ended up discussing history, mechanics, maintenance, and intricate/nuanced details- all things I am interested in as it is part of my job- just in a different application. This was a fascinating conversation from a music perspective. I really feel he was born to teach and pass the gift onto others. He was even so kind to call back and connect me with someone who plays at a church in need of a piano! How perfect was that! He is a great conversationist, and a wealth of knowledge. I learned so much today. Thank you Keith! If you'd like to hear him play, he is at The Signature, Friday through Tuesday evening. But, Im sure if you ask, he would gladly show you what your future piano is capable of. No matter your price point, he can find the right fit for you. :)