Hawaii Musicworks

Reviews

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  J Durnell

  Sep 24, 2025
  5.0
  Hawai‘i Music Works has been such a wonderful place for my daughter to learn piano over the past three years. Her instructor, Mr. Mark, has been patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping her grow in both skill and confidence. The staff has also been welcoming and supportive every step of the way, making the entire experience positive for both my daughter and our family. Although we unfortunately had to end lessons due to school and extracurricular commitments, I am so grateful for the foundation she built here. I would highly recommend Hawai‘i Music Works to any family looking for high-quality music education and caring teachers who genuinely invest in their students’ success.
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  Jennifer Nikaido

  Sep 21, 2025
  5.0
  After 10 years of keyboard lessons for both of my sons, I can confidently say that Mr. Mark, Ms. 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.
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  Melora Hartman

  May 24, 2021
  5.0
  We had two children enrolled at Hawaii Music Works for almost 2 years! One was in drums with Payton and the other in guitar with Kira. Both instructors are amazing and really helped my kids excel with their music learning. Kira would often take time out to provide more guidance and instruction- even outside of classroom time. Even through COVID - lessons continued to be offered on line !!! Dale is also amazing and very quick to respond and answer all your questions !! Would highly recommend !
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  Drea Stewart

  Jun 13, 2019
  5.0
  My kids have been taking keyboard and guitar lessons from Musicworks for almost a year and they love it. When my husband and I started looking for lessons, the most important thing to us was finding a place that was nurturing and motivating at the same time. Musicworks is that place. There's a real family atmosphere there. Mr. Mark and Ms. Kira are fun and engaging, approachable and responsive. My kids are always connected through their digital portal and it makes them feel like their teachers are there to help them succeed, which is great! These are not piano lessons like when I was a kid because they use songs from the radio and movies in addition to the classics. To me, whatever makes my kids love music is the right kind of music, and I couldn't be more proud of seeing how much they have progressed since they started.

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