Manoa School of Music & the Arts

07/30/2025

Great news for East Oahu!
Manoa School of Music & the Arts has recently moved to Waialae Iki and is now taking students for the Fall (starting on August 3rd). We can now better serve the needs of those living in Kaimuki, Kahala, Waialae Iki, Aina Haina, Niu Valley, and Hawaii Kai.

Go to www.manoasmarts.com or contact Carolyn at 808-779-5363.

10/07/2024

Why do people pay for piano lessons?

The answer is….they don’t pay for piano lessons. They pay for so much more.

- They pay for their child to learn what it takes to commit to something meaningful;
- They pay so that their child can learn the magic of creation, of forming something beautiful using their hands;
- They pay so that their child recognises the power of discipline, of working at something consistently, at least five days per week, honing their skills and building their fluency;
- They pay so that their child understands not to quit when the novelty has worn off and the work must set in;
- They pay so their child learns that they must still put in the work, even when tired and grumpy, not just giving up and spending hours on TikTok;
- They pay so that they can learn the joy of creating music with others: listening intently, and learning to chop, change and compromise;
- They pay so that they realise that it’s not just “enjoying themselves” but working meticulously on small details;
- They pay so that they DO enjoy themselves;
- They pay so that their child creates neural pathways that impact every single area of the curriculum;
- They pay so that their child develops the most incredible fine motor skills;
- They pay so that their child sees that art can be transcendent, and can accompany us through our darkest times;
- They pay because music puts us in touch with something that can’t be otherwise expressed.

I can’t even begin to imagine a world without my piano; it’s been there through thick and thin ; it is a solace and source of inspiration.

Paying for my piano lessons is one of the biggest “thankyous” that I owe my parents.

10/02/2024

Come on over to our school in Manoa Marketplace for an Open House for Kids Music Day. Listen to our students, teachers, and guest artists perform!

07/16/2022

Hi Everyone, Look out for a segment of "Inspire You and Me" airing on Saturday July 16 at 9:30 pm. I am one of the featured people on that show. Here is the link to watch it in case you miss the initial airing:

The episode of Inspire You & Me featuring Carolyn Stanton will be airing tomorrow, Saturday, July 16th, at 9:30 pm on K5. I hope you and Carolyn will be able to tune in! If you miss it, all our episodes are made available on the Hawaii News Now website by 1 pm the following day. Thank you again for being a part of Inspire You & Me.

Watch episodes here:

Inspire You & Me is a TV show that highlights stories of everyday people or well-known individuals who have inspiring stories to share to help others. Host Jessica Lani Rich talks to guests who have overcome adversity and have become resilient.

04/30/2022

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Please forward this to anyone whom you know who may be interested. Thanks! Calendar / Buy Tickets Shari Lynn Trio Friday, May 6, 2022 Doors open at 6:00 pm Show at 7:30 pm The incomparable Shari Lynn

03/30/2022

ANNOUNCEMENT: Long-time singer and performer Ms. Shari Lynn will be taking a limited number of vocal students at Manoa School of Music & the Arts. Please email Director Carolyn Stanton at [email protected] if you are interested in taking lessons from her. Thank you.

07/16/2021

TONIGHT - Honolulu Jazz Quartet's 20th Birthday Bash! - Friday, July 16 - Don't Miss This One!

Please forward to anyone else who may be interested. Thanks! Calendar / Buy Tickets HJQ's 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash! Friday, July 16 It all started in July 2001 at the Musician’s Association of H