Music Lessons & Services
Honolulu Music Lessons Workshop is currently offering In-Person/Face-to-Face Lessons and also Online Lessons with Zoom or Facetime for both adults and children in Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Piano, Drums and Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Voice, Music Theory and we also do Music Therapy Sessions. Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced having at least a Bachelor’s degree in Music. We offer flexible scheduling, free parking in a convenient location at the Varsity Building on University Avenue. Our studios are spacious and we have a great reception area/waiting room for families. Our instructors’ teaching methods are modern, adaptable to many different styles of music including Classical, Rock, Pop, Hawaiian, Latin, Jazz, Blues, and not limited to specific styles of music. Students will become musically literate, able to study music independently and well versed in the fundamentals of musicianship and students will have access to the most up-to-date cutting edge digital music resources, study materials and technology.
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Teaching Philosophy
Our Instructors’ teaching methods are modern, adaptable to students’ specific needs and aren’t limited to specific styles of music. We teach music as an art in an encouraging and patient way and focus on the skills students need to pursue their own specific or diverse music interests by emphasizing music fundamentals and basic skills that are needed to be resourceful and to study music independently and proficiently and play with creativity and expressiveness. We make use of vast libraries of digital music resources and online resources, multimedia, apps and other cutting edge technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience and to get students the sheet music, transcriptions and resources they need for success instantly.
Student Reviews
Mitchell Donahou
I took lessons from Landon for about a half of a year every week. He is very knowledgeable and is well versed in his music knowledge including music theory. No matter what songs I brought to Landon he always knew how to teach me and learn the song him self in a very proficient manner.
Danielle Wilcock
My son Hunter (age 9) took lessons with Landon over the last year. During our first lesson Landon assisted us with choosing a guitar that was the right body size for Hunter. I was able to sit in on the first few lessons with them so I understood what Hunter needed to practice. Landon's directions for practicing were very clear and easy to follow. Hunter showed improvement weekly when he practiced 15 minutes per day.
Melissa Kurpinski
I have been taking weekly lesson with Landon for 15 months and I can't begin to tell you how fun, challenging and creative the lessons are. I had never picked up a bass before this and now I'm on my third bass book and creating bass lines. Dream come true.
Lavonda Nakamoto
My son has been taking guitar lessons from Landon for the past six years. My son's skills have improved and he is able to play some impressive pieces thanks to Landon. Landon is teaching him both the acoustic guitar and electric guitar. He is very patient and supportive. My son enjoys the lessons because of the supportive experience and I think Landon has helped him build a love for the guitar that will stay with him for life.
Barry Edwards
Three months in, learning what I could not teach myself, from an accomplished, patient, encouraging and gifted teacher. Really enjoying this experience!
Reese Tsubota
Mr. Landon is a great guitar teacher. I have been taking lessons from him for quite a while now and I can tell you that I have learned a ton. Unlike most teachers, who will traditonaly force music on to you, he wants you to learn what you are interested in. All in all, very good teacher with lots of musical knowledge to back it up.
Melanie Maier
Taking as little as eight electric guitar lessons from Landon Mattox has taught me a lot. Landon is a great teacher that takes his time to teach you as much as he can at a pace that is comfortable for you. Landon also teaches fun songs to learn with and if you take the initiative to practice and learn, it will take you a long way. Also, Landon has great methods to improve your overall guitar playing experience. He makes lessons and learning the guitar very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend taking lessons from him.
Mission & Vision
The sad truth for most music lessons providers on Oahu is that Student’s pay between $50 to $80 per hour for lessons, but the instructor doing all the work gets only between $15 to $25 per hour of that fee before tax and other expenses. Honolulu Music Lessons Workshop is owned and operated by Landon Mattox who is also one of the teachers providing private lessons in Guitar, Ukulele and Bass. Our mission is to provide excellent teaching facilities to highly qualified and experienced teachers in a way where the teacher keeps the lion’s share of lessons fees and we all work together to share the costs of rent, web design and marketing so that our instructors and therapists can focus on providing students and families with their best attention and quality lessons and sessions.