**Check out our new summer camps, classes, programs, and other offerings at Kailua Music School**

Kailua Music School Presents

Summer Mini-Camps

SEWING CAMP

ROCK BAND CAMP

THEATER CAMP

GUITAR SHREDDER CAMP

New Classes & Programs

MTV Kailua

Check out our Student Performances on MTV Kailua or YouTube

HipHop Beatmaker Class

Sundays 10:00–11:00am

Hawaiian Music Class

Saturdays 8:00–9:00am and
10:00–11:00am

Friday Afternoon Live!

Fridays 3:30–4:30pm

New Private Classes Available

Visit our Private Classes Page

Fashion Design Class

Tuesdays 12:30pm-1:30pm

Junior Filmmakers Class

Sundays 11:00am–12:00pm

Check Out Our Season Programs

Rated a top 3 music school in Hawaii 2022

Mentorship Programs
with Hawaii's Best Musicians

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Private coaching and day lessons for home schools

Group and Solo Curriculums

SEE CLASSES

Professional Rehearsal and Recording Studios

Take your Sound to the Next Level

SEE STUDIOS

PRIVATE LESSONS

Guitar

Acoustic and Electric Guitar

Private lessons, mentorship, and tailored curriculums empower students to master strings. Classes suit all ages and levels, with personalized coaching in theory or practice routines.

Bass

Bass Guitar

Learn the art of bass guitar through hands-on lessons and structured guidance. Suitable for all ages and levels, sessions cover essential techniques, music theory, and custom practice plans to elevate your skills.

Ukulele and Mandolin

Showcase your ukulele or mandolin skills with expert guidance. Our coaches help students build confidence and reach their unique musical goals.

Violin and Cello

Classical and Contemporary Violin and Cello

Explore the depth and expression of the strings through personalized lessons. Our instructors guide students of all levels, helping them develop technique, musicality, and performance skills to bring their sound to life.

Saxophone

Explore the power of the brass family of instruments. Surf through scales and get your chromatic tones floating like a light cool breeze with our experienced coaches who will help you master the sax!

Piano

Unlock the magic of piano with our tailored programs for all skill levels. We offer courses for homeschooling and a supportive environment to help students of all ages achieve their musical goals and exceed expectations.

Drums

Become the driving force behind every performance. Our drum coaches provide personalized lessons to help students refine their rhythms and master various drumming styles, preparing them for high-demand opportunities.

Vocals

Vocals & Songwriting

Discover your voice and unlock your creative potential. Our vocal training builds foundational skills with professional routines and techniques for vocal preservation. Our unique songwriting courses guide students in notation, structure, theory, and delivery.

Production

Production Engineering

Dive into the world of production engineering with hands-on lessons that cover the essentials of design, efficiency, and system optimization. Our course helps students develop practical skills to tackle real-world challenges in engineering and production.

DJ Class

DJ Classes

Take control of the decks in our individual DJ classes. Learn mixing, beatmatching, and creative techniques to craft your unique sound and deliver unforgettable performances.

Acting

Acting Classes

Step into the spotlight and bring characters to life with our acting classes. Designed for all experience levels, these lessons focus on building confidence, honing stage presence, and developing essential performance skills to shine on stage and screen.

Coding

Web Design and Coding

Explore the exciting world of web design and coding through engaging lessons tailored to all skill levels. Learn to build stunning websites, master coding fundamentals, and develop problem-solving skills to create your own digital projects with confidence.

Sewing

Sewing and Fasion Design

Discover the art of sewing with classes designed for all levels. Learn essential techniques, from basic stitches to advanced patterns, while creating unique projects. Build confidence and unlock your creativity with every thread.

Tutoring

Afterschool Tutoring

We offer personalized tutoring for all subjects, tailored to each student’s grade level and needs. From foundational skills to advanced topics, our expert tutors make learning engaging, effective, and fun! Let’s achieve success together.

Confident Learning

Joining a band with peers who are at a similar age and level can be exciting and fun. Having other people to play with can relieve stage fright and drown-out any musical imperfections. You don’t have to worry about missing a note when everyone else can keep the tempo moving for you. Playing in a group boosts confidence and helps to make practice and learning enjoyable.

Developing Skills

Community is just as crucial for children as it is for adults. Being a part of a group with individuals that share similar interests will help build and strengthen a connection to other people. Becoming part of a musical ensemble will help you find unexpected friends. Typically, friendships made while working in groups are built on support and camaraderie. People who feel that they have supportive friends are most capable of making it through hardships.

private classes

Teamwork Collaboration

Most students, young and old, find it challenging to go from working alone to working in a team. Often, it is difficult to immediately sync with other people’s musical skills. Playing music in a group, however, helps to develop synchronization. To maintain harmony, bandmates and fellow students will work hard to play in tune and on time. Students soon realize that they can make great music together. Band members learn to work through differences and help each other grow.

Group classes

UPCOMING SHOWS

Proof Social Club

Saturday January 18th
Proof Social Club
Opening set from Nevermind
10pm
21+

The Garden at The Boardroom

Friday January 31st
Kailua Music School Artist Program Band Showcase
The Garden at The Boardroom
Kailua
6-9pm
All Ages!
Bands TBA

The Manifest, Honolulu

Saturday March 8th
Kailua Music School Artist Program Band Showcases
With Surprise Headliner
The Manifest, Honolulu
4-7pm
All Ages!
Bands TBA

Upcoming Shows

Mar 8

Saturday

The Manifest Honolulu

Honolulu, HI

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

All Ages, No Cover

Featuring KMS Bands:
⚡️ Silver Linings
❤️‍🔥 Paper Tiger Riot
🎸 Nevermind
💫 Starlight Decay
🥑 Avocado Siblings
🥁 Working Title
🌬️ Freezer Burn

With Special Guest Headliner:
☄️ Infrared Rabbit

Mar 15

Saturday

Ala Moana Center - Centerstage

Honolulu, HI

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

All Ages

Featuring KMS Artists:
Everly Ruttenberg and Aubrey Umiamaka

Mar 15

Saturday

Kaneohe Night Market - Windward Mall

Kaneohe, HI

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

All Ages

Featuring KMS Stage:
Junior and Senior Kailua Music School Artist Program Bands
Coach DJ Jacoby on the turntables

Mar 28

Friday

Kailua Music School at The Boardroom

Kailua, HI

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

All Ages, No Cover

Featuring Junior and Senior Kailua Music School Artist Program Bands

Kamea experienced her first band performance tonight with @kailuamusicschool - so freakn cool for the kiddos to experience this!!! 💗💗💗 So grateful for opportunities like this for my kiddos- loved watching all the kids showcasing their love for the performing arts!!!!

Unschoolinghawaii Instagram

Looking for music and confidence training for your family? Located right in the heart of downtown Kailua, Kailua Music School has what you are looking for! @kailuamusicschool have been in the community for over 35 years and continue to teach music to the windward community of O’ahu. With creative, versatile and award winning coaches, you can’t beat KMS for your music experience. 🎸🎻🎹🥁🎤🎧⚡️ ⁠

HawaiiParent Instagram

Aaron and Toby are awesome and run a good operation. Highly recommended. The main live room sounds fantastic and is wired up for 24 track recording!

Paul S. Instagram

Kailua Music School is amazing, the teachers have great enthusiasm and talent. Aaron and Erin really care about the kids and my daughter made some really nice friends through the music school.

Aubrey H. Yelp

Kailua Music School is amazing, the teachers have great enthusiasm and talent. Aaron and Erin really care about the kids and my daughter made some really nice friends through the music school.

Aubrey H. Yelp

Aaron and Toby are awesome and run a good operation. Highly recommended. The main live room sounds fantastic and is wired up for 24 track recording!

Paul S. Instagram

Unschoolinghawaii Instagram

HawaiiParent Instagram

Check out our new summer camps, classes, programs, and other offerings at Kailua Music School

Kailua Music School Presents

Summer Mini-Camps

New Classes & Programs

MTV Kailua

Check out our Student Performances on MTV Kailua or YouTube

HipHop Beatmaker Class

Sundays 10:00–11:00am

Hawaiian Music Class

Saturdays 8:00–9:00am and 10:00–11:00am

Friday Afternoon Live!

Fridays 3:30–4:30pm

New Private Classes Available

Visit our Private Classes Page

Fashion Design Class

Tuesdays 12:30pm-1:30pm

Junior Filmmakers Class

Sundays 11:00am–12:00pm

Check Out Our Season Programs

Rated a top 3 music school in Hawaii 2022

Mentorship Programs with Hawaii's Best Musicians

Private coaching and day lessons for home schools

Group and Solo Curriculums

Professional Rehearsal and Recording Studios

Take your Sound to the Next Level

PRIVATE LESSONS

Guitar

Acoustic and Electric Guitar

Bass