Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
James is one of the most experienced and best known drummers for hire on Oahu. He played in several successful professional acts throughout 80's and 90's. James spent many years teaching for well known local lesson studios.
His specialties Include drum set and beginning guitar.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Na Hoku Hanohano Metal Album of the Year winner Ryan Imata makes his living as a civil engineer but is an avid and active recording artist, live gigging musician, producer and songwriter, as well as guitar tech and instructor. A Mililani resident, his career highlights include opening for Godsmack at the Blaisdell Hall and The Plain White Ts at Pipeline, both in Honolulu. He has played in bands for over 30 years, and currently plays in Na Hoku-award winning band Storm, acoustic duo KR Connection, and his original metal band Kaiju. He is a winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2003, and Musician’s Friend’s Coverband 2010. His role as a producer resulted in Wicked Scarlet’s Na Hoku nominated debut. He builds and repairs guitars, making the instruments of local musicians play optimally. He is an adopter of digital technology with experience using ProTools, Superior Drummer, virtual amps and IRs, and digital guitars.
As a Guitar Center instructor, he teaches electric (6, 7, and 8 string) and acoustic guitar, bass and ukulele. His favorite styles of music are metal, classic and modern rock, punk, alternative, blues, and funk, as well as fingerstyle arrangements of music in all genres. As a player, he loves SHREDDING AND CHUGGING! If it rocks, he can teach it - everything from the Ventures and the Beatles, to Periphery and Lamb of God, and everything in between!! His approach to lessons incorporates teaching songs and making lessons fun while also teaching theory and the techniques that are important to create a foundation for a lifetime of playing.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Jakob is a multi-instrumentalist, band director, music educator, and ethnomusicologist. As a young musician, he began learning music on his mom's guitar. In the 4th grade, he joined the school band as a clarinet player and later branched out to many other wind instruments. Throughout his time in school, music was always the rock that brought focus, dedication, and inspiration to his life. Positive experiences with music as a young adult shaped a belief that music is an essential part of being human that is meant to be shared, created, and experienced by all. Outside of music, Jakob enjoys surfing, hiking, capoeira, growing plants, and podcasting.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Stan has 40+ years of experience in performing with various oldies bands as rhythm guitarist/lead vocalist. Performed at Waikiki Hotels, nightclubs, and lounges.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Joanica has been teaching music since 2010. She has a Master of Arts in Education, Major in Early Childhood Education, and cognate in MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health). She has a certificate of Teaching Music with Kodaly Emphasis, which is something that makes her teaching stand out. Joanica also has her Bachelor of Music in Music Education with emphasis in Violin and also Minor in Piano & Voice.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Joanna grew up in a musical family and started learning and performing at a young age. She is classically trained in operatic and choral voice and is well versed in various other singing styles and technique. Joanna also has over 10 years of experience in playing the ukulele
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Ever since he was little, Micah was always surrounded by music. He started playing in bands since he was in middle school, and that love for music carried him all the way to college where he studied music at Azusa Pacific University in California. There, he graduated with a Bachelors of Music Degree in the commercial music program with an emphasis on Audio Engineering and electric bass as his primary instrument. Currently, Micah is a freelance audio engineer, music producer, music artist, and also a music teacher.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Aidan plays part time for the Royal Hawaiian Band and professionally for musical theater (Ohana Arts, HEARTS). Aidan played in the University of Hawaii Drumline and has been hired by the Castle Performing Arts Center and Kaimuki Performing Arts Center in the past.
Aidan is versatile drummer who loves suggestions from students because he likes to cater the lesson specifically to them - this makes every lesson a unique experience. Aidan encourages sharing cool drum videos or whatever inspires you musically to him because that will give him an idea of how to teach you in a way that is most fun!
Aidan believes that anyone can learn anything there is in music or life, the secret is to be patient with oneself.
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Instructor for: Beginner students: guitar, bass, and keyboard
Experience: Five years of live musical performance experience, studied a year and a half of music at UH, over three years teaching lessons.
Fun Facts:
1. Featured in a surfing/music related project called “Rockers Who Surf.”
2. Started his music journey in Brazil as a drummer.
3. Participated in other films such as Soul Surfer and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Specialties Include:
1. Beginning guitar
2. Compositional creativity
3. Live Performance
Guitar Center Honolulu1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 200Honolulu, HI
Boris has been working as a freelance musician for six years in the Reggae/Local Alternative scene, with 10 years in playing. Has experience writing and recording, as musical director for several artists, and has studied music at University of Hawaii. Boris aims to help his students envision their goals and guide them to achieving them!
Discover the joy of music with personalized lessons from experienced instructors at Guitar Center. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we offer lessons for all ages and skill levels in guitar, bass, drums, piano, and more. Our Honolulu, Hawaii network of professional musicians is ready to help you achieve your musical goals. Start your musical journey today and find your perfect instructor at Guitar Center!
