I can't begin to say how wonderful Rachel is as my violin teacher! I was introduced to her through…read morea UH piano professor, so I was obviously excited with such a referral. I'm a pianist and a piano teacher, so I do have high expectations when it comes to private lessons, but Rachel definitely exceeds them all. She is amazingly helpful and so inspiring that I practice violin for a few hours everyday!!! Her teaching style is very fun yet productive. I'm learning SO MUCH every week. As a first violinist for the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, needless to say, she is an excellent violinist, so just listening to her playing itself is my inspiration! Aside from being a wonderful teacher, she is the sweetest person as well. If you are looking for a great violin teacher in town, you've found her! I feel very fortunate to have her as my teacher.

Masaki school has been around for so many years and even friends today went to the school as…read morechildren. The teachers truly love their work and they are dedicated to teaching their craft. There is a huge selection of offerings besides just piano. From our experience the learning and pace of the lessons adjust to the students. Children may or may not want to do competitions but it's up to them and how they feel which is great! This studio is managed by a group of people that love what they do and that is instilling an art upon a student. It's great to see the child develop from just tinkering a few keys to recitals. These performances give and teach children confidence to carry them as they grow. Rates do vary but the lessons are worth it The art of learning is priceless.

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.

As a child, I would always giggle when I seen professional pianist play and their entire head would…read moremove up, down and side to side.  After taking lessons from Joyce for nearly a year, I now understand why.  Playing the piano is more than just hitting the correct notes, there's dynamics, pedaling, playing the bass line softer or a phrase softer, and most importantly, producing a clean sound by ensuring your fingers are completely off the key before playing the next key.  She is technical and will teach you or your child techniques that will allow you to progress quickly, assuming you practice everyday.   She also has recitals at her house with two beautiful grand pianos.

Dedicated and reputable piano teacher in the Hawaii Kai area for many years. She accepts new…read morestudents without experience and takes on others wanting to further their studies. My son noticed that in such a short time his pieces have increased in difficulty in the short time he has been taking lessons. This is due to her persistence and patience. He also understands there is work and time in practicing that needs to be invested in order to improve. He is enjoying his pieces now and is excited about playing a duet with another student in preparation for a recital!

Besides being in Manoa they also have a location on Waialae Iki. Not a fan of people waiting in the…read morecar, smoking/vaping outside, people changing kids diapers, car doors open wide into the street, feet outside the window,etc. such a terrible look. Wish they held their private lessons elsewhere and not in a residential neighborhood where customers camp out til their child is done. That street needs HOA.

I kind of knew Manoa School of Music was located at the Manoa Marketplace. I had seen signs and…read morepassed by countless times on my trips to neighboring businesses. I never paid much attention, however, until recently, when one of my daughters expressed an interest in learning to play the violin. A quick internet search led me to their web page which provided some basic information. More useful and current information came via email with the owner Carolyn Stanton. She answered all of my questions promptly and professionally and we were registered and ready to go with violin lessons in no time. Erika is our daughter's teacher. Our daughter has no violin experience, and Erika has been very kind, encouraging and patient. After each lesson, she reviews with us how the lesson went (what went well, what was practiced, etc.) She also gives us guidance for what to practice at home until the next lesson. The school offers numerous musical classes - strings, piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, etc. Their brochure also indicates they offer visual arts classes and cooking classes. Who knew? Super convenient location (Manoa Marketplace). Lots of parking and lots to do while you're waiting for your budding musical virtuoso.

This music studio is incredible. Our son (5 yrs old) has been taking piano lessons with Ms. Shandee…read morefor almost two years. He has grown tremendously not only in skill but in his character as well. Through the regular recitals and concerts, he has learned to come out of his shell and is now a confident young boy, no longer afraid to share his gift with others. Ms. Shandee herself has become a great mentor and friend to our son, someone he looks up to. She is patient and fun. The prices are comparable to other studios, but not the instructors, the ones at Renee's music studio stands above the rest. We're looking forward to our son's music skills developing as his love for piano grows. Thank you, Ms. Shandee and Ms. Renee, for sharing your skills and love of music with the community!

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 3 children all started violin lessons with Ms. Nancy at S& W Violin Studio when they were 5. Ms…read more Nancy is an incredible violinist and an amazing teacher. She has a set of methods to help children at all ages to understand music and learn the music. She watches opportunities for children and refer her students to numerous incredible opportunities. I really appreciate Ms. Nancy's effort to include parents especially when kids are young. She made it possible that kids can "speak" music with parent as well at home. This worked for me when my kids are practicing at home. Ms. Nancy connects with her students through kindness and patience when teaching. She teaches students play the music in so many different techniques. We strongly recommend Ms. Nancy's studio, S& W Violin Studio, where you will have your first step of success!

Excellent violin teacher!!! My child has improved sooooo much within the one and a half year we…read morebeen taking lessons with Nancy, Nancy helps you to not only improve on the music you are playing but many many other techniques, and focusing on them one at a time to help and improve you to be a better musician, rather than just learning about what's on the page, amazing teacher

Jireh's been teaching two of my 4-year-old girls for almost a year and I cannot recommend her…read moreenough. She is a real professional and has a unique gift to encourage each child. She is also very structured and uses sight and music games to assist in their learning. She is so observant that she can increase each child's optimal playing level in 30 minutes, although we now have the girls do one hour classes, and they are fine in them. She also teaches them to sing. Also, the value is incredible. You are getting a professional who travels to your home for a very good price.

Jireh is very good with kids and I see she uses different techniques to get them more interested…read more My 4 year old daughter is already singing and playing the piano at the same time. She's very good at what she does and it's hard to find a teacher that can teach both singing and piano.

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