What instruments can I take lessons for?

Guitar, bass and ukulele of course, plus violin, voice, drums, saxophone, mandolin and music theory. Playing something else? Ask us. If we can match you with a local teacher, we will.

What ages do you teach?

All ages. Our teachers work with keiki starting their first instrument, teens, adults, and kupuna picking music back up. Tell us who is learning and we will match them with the right teacher.

Do I need my own instrument?

You will want one to practice on at home. We are a music store, so you can buy a new or used instrument right here, or just ask us what makes sense for a beginner before you spend anything.

Where do lessons happen?

Right at the shop: 1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10, Hilo, HI 96720. Independent local teachers teach out of our lesson rooms, so you get a real teacher, a real room, and a music store around you.

The lesson studio · 7 days a week

Music lessons in Hilo.Teachers ready to teach you.

Our lesson studio connects you with great local teachers. Independent teachers teach out of our lesson rooms right here at the shop, seven days a week: guitar, bass and ukulele of course, plus violin, voice, drums, saxophone, mandolin, music theory and more.

Tell us who is learning and what they want to play, and we will match you with a teacher. First lesson happens at the shop on Kilauea Ave.

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Instruments and gear inside Big Island Guitars, where lessons happen

Pick your instrument

Tonight's setlist

9 instruments · all levels · all ages

GuitarAcoustic or electric, first chord to lead work
UkuleleThe island's instrument, keiki to kupuna
BassBring the low end to the party
ViolinAll ages, from first bow to full pieces
VoiceThe instrument you already own
DrumsGroove, timing and stick control
SaxophoneTone, technique and that big sound
MandolinEight strings, bright and quick
Music theoryWhy the music works, on any instrument
Something else? Ask us. If we can match you with a local teacher, we will. Call 808-969-9342.

How it works

Three steps between you and your first lesson

Tell us who's learning

Send the inquiry form below or call the shop. Student's name, age, instrument, and when works best. Two minutes, tops.

We match you with a teacher

We connect you with a local teacher who fits the student, the instrument, and the schedule, then set the day and time.

First lesson at the shop

Come to 1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10 and meet your teacher in our lesson rooms. Strings, picks, and friendly advice are right outside the door.

Start with step one

Try before you buy in

Not sure yet? Come jam with us first.

Every first Saturday of the month we host a free music workshop at the shop: a family and friends ukulele jam, followed by an open jam. All are welcome, all ages, no experience needed. Come see what playing music with people feels like.

See events and workshops

Free admission · keep this stub

First Saturday ukulele jam

When: Every first Saturday
Time: 5 to 7pm
Where: 1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10

Ukulele jam first, open jam after. See you there!

Lesson inquiry

Sign up for lessons

Fill this out and we will match you with a teacher. No pressure and no spam, just a real person from the shop getting back to you.

Rather talk story?

808-969-9342

Or come by 1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10, Hilo, HI 96720. Come in. Rock out.

Still need an instrument? Come try a few on the shop floor before your first lesson. New, used, and honest advice either way.

Good questions

Lessons, answered

What instruments can I take lessons for?: Guitar, bass and ukulele of course, plus violin, voice, drums, saxophone, mandolin and music theory. Playing something else? Ask us. If we can match you with a local teacher, we will.
What ages do you teach?: All ages. Our teachers work with keiki starting their first instrument, teens, adults, and kupuna picking music back up. Tell us who is learning and we will match them with the right teacher.
Do I need my own instrument?: You will want one to practice on at home. We are a music store, so you can buy a new or used instrument right here, or just ask us what makes sense for a beginner before you spend anything.
Where do lessons happen?: Right at the shop: 1221 Kilauea Ave Ste 10, Hilo, HI 96720. Independent local teachers teach out of our lesson rooms, so you get a real teacher, a real room, and a music store around you.