“Enriching lives and shaping future generations of musicians one child at a time.”
Hawaii Music Academy offers private voice and piano lessons to children ages 2 and up. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where young musicians can develop their passion for music and grow into confident performers. We utilize behaviorism techniques of positive affirmations, and goal orientation to help children focus and become excited for what's next in class!
At Hawaii Music Academy, we are dedicated to cultivating a love for music in children. As the children grow in their piano, or voice skills, they are empowered in their song choices to increase intrinsic motivation and joy in learning. Our team is committed to creating personalized learning experiences that cater to each student's unique talents and goals.
We believe in the power of music to enrich lives and shape future generations of musicians.
Meet the Instructors!
Meet Our Ukulele Instructor: Jason Tse
Jason Tse received his Bachelor's Degree (BA) Magna Cum Laude in Music (Composition) and Education, Society, and Human Development (Student-Designed Comparative) at University of California, Riverside in 2021. He received his Masters in Music (MM) Composition at University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2023 and served as a Student Affiliate at the East-West Center.
Tse is an educator that teaches ‘ukulele throughout the Honolulu area privately, as well as at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Kapiolani Community College; afterschool and summer school ‘ukulele at Hanahau’oli Private School; and introductory and private lessons at the Sheraton Waikiki.
Tse is also a composer that has written for various small ensembles and duets of a variety of instrumentations and has over 10 years of performance experience on several instruments primarily ‘ukulele, flute, and bass guitar.
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Private Music Degree Instructor
Meet Our Voice And Piano Instructor
Jireh Harrison is a music degree instructor for Hawaii Music Academy. She has over 10 years of performance experience in voice and piano, along with teaching music in public and private schools. She is internationally recognized as a classically trained musician, who has performed in South Africa and on renowned stages such as The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Harrison has casted in lead roles in “The Telephone” as Lucy, and “Mikado” as Yum Yum on a collegiate level. She has served as a Charter Member and President for Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women Inc, Mu Sigma Chapter and Soprano Section Leader for the Lincoln University Concert Choir.
Harrison's awards include 2014 recipient of the Visual and Performing Arts Departmental Award for Outstanding Opera Student, 2015 Outstanding Musician, and 2016 Outstanding Music Performance Student by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Lincoln University.
Harrison is continuing to excel in music pursuing her Master’s Degree, creating music books designed for early learners, and providing music lessons and music experiences for students from beginner to professional level.
Private Music Degree Instructor