Aloha Music School

This guy missed the class on 'Aloha spirit'... Overall condescending and rude, which is so odd in my experience in Oahu. The guitars and Ukele's are fine and the pricing is fair, but I walked out feeling bad.

We went there to look at an Ukulele they posted on the market place. Handel was great! He was very helpful; the uke was beautiful and sounded great! Everything was quick but we hung out for a little longer because we had to have a demonstration (we asked for a demo) of their acoustic bass and check out what else they had. It was a great experience!

Exemplary service, the best teachers with the patience of Job!!! Highly recommended!!! You'll thank me later! Our daughter is taking violin lessons after trying a sample class and loves it!

This review is based on my experience purchasing an instrument and not the music school. Aloha Music School is located on the ground floor of the Imperial Plaza Condominium. I came here because they have a decent selection of violins. I should have gone with my gut feeling when purchasing a violin here. The first flag was when Daniel showed me the violin that I was interested in. I tell you this guys is such a show off. Instead of letting me try first, he plays it. Is it my turn yet? Second flag, he suggested me buying one that was made in China. Again he plays it first and then I finally get a turn. The sound of the one made in China was beautiful. I ended up buying the one made in China because the price fell within my budget and because of the sound quality when I played it. The cost of the violin included the soft case and bow. I am giving Daniel and the Aloha Music School a star because Daniel sold me BS. When he played the violin that I bought, he used a better bow and not the one that was included with my violin. Violin bows greatly influences the sound quality. Had he used the bow that came with the violin, I would not have purchased it. I did not realize it till after. I am really disappointed and do not recommend others purchasing their instruments here. Daniel is a typical salesman being flat out dishonest to make a quick buck.

Just bought me and my son a ukulele and a guitar. Daniel gave as great recommendations and deals on both instruments. I also inquired regarding classes for my son and the he gave us great information and the price for a class is not bad compared to the other places I checked out. Another plus side is their location is super close to our home.I will definitely come and sign up my sign for ukulele class and guitar lessons for me.

Unprofessional Misleads Part-time students as instrument teachers 不够专业 误人子弟 兼职学生充当乐器老师

What a fantastic experience! The owner and I had spent the week chatting back and forth about a cello for my son; today was the first day I was able to make it to his store. The store is great...it's an experience in and of itself. Instruments everywhere, music coming out of every room...what a time.Zhong was beyond fantastic with my wife, son, and I. His knowledge is without equal; from the history to the build materials and quality. He showed my son how to tune his cello, how to properly hold the bow, and most importantly, how to care for his cello. By the time we left, I felt confident that the investment we made was absolutely worth it. We're now lifelong customers!

This place was amazing! David had excellent customer service and really helped me out. Got a whole new set up, and even some extras. I highly recommend doing business with these locals businesses! Especially in this trying time. As an artist of music I create my own and this new upgrade will help on my journey. So Mahalos in advance in helping me to flow from da mana to all of you and all yo OHANA!!!CheeeHeeeee :D Sincere- SINERGY comin

My daughter was looking for a starter violin and we found this place through Craigslist. We came down on a Saturday afternoon and we found this place easily. This place mostly functions as a school instead of a retail space, so we had to wait between lesson times to look at their instruments for sale.We met Daniel, who has vast knowledge about violins, and he can also play one himself. We got a terrific price on a great violin which came with a bow and a soft case. My daughter was extremely happy with her choice and talked about it on the whole ride home.This place takes cash only. The parking lot is a paid lot, but we got validated for our time. Daniel also repairs and tunes up instruments that are purchased there (you pay for cost of supplies) because they have pride in the instruments they sell.Thanks Daniel!!

Went to the store with excitement to find or have a new German Style Bass Bow order as I believe highly in supporting my local music store. This was my first time at the store and I was greeted at the front door by Daniel D. with hesitation while rudely on the phone. I wasnt sure at first if I could enter.I was fine with not letting that bother me so much as I still would have liked to have some attention to place have an order or ask if they carry the bow.While waiting for Daniel to finish his business on the phone I decided to wander the shop until I could speak with him. Wandering near an unmarked room with more instruments I was immediately stop by Daniel D. (while he was still on the phone) and with an elevated voice said "You are not allowed in the room, what are you looking for!". I have never been so rudely approached by a music store manager in my life!I felt as if perhaps I was profiled because I commuted by skateboard that day? (Left it in the front of the store as respect for the shop). Maybe having my board with me gave the impression that I am not a musician somehow. (Not sure)However, as a professional musician I will not recommend my students here for any repair work or supplies as I do not want them to have the same experience. I also will be speaking with my friends in the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra about this shop and see if they have had the same level disrespect or discrimination.