
Waialae Arts Program Fall 2026
Private lessons are offered in piano, violin, drums, bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, and theory
Group voice for ages 5-7
Tuition varies by instructor
For more information, please email cheryl@waialaebaptist.com
Instructors:
Reid Ishikawa (B. Ed. Music, Percussion)
Drums, Bass, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Music Theory
Sooyeon Lee (A.A. and B.A., National Piano Teaching Certificate, Korea)
Piano
Cheryl Toma Sanders (B. Ed. Music, Piano, M.A. Music Worship degree)
Piano, Melodie Makers (ages 5-7)
Waialae Arts Fall 2026 Registration
Thank you for your interest in the Fall 2026 Session. We will be offering private music lessons and group voice lessons.
To register for classes, please email cheryl@waialaebaptist.com.
FALL 2026 Calendar
*August 12th – Lessons begin
Holidays (Regular Lessons are NOT scheduled)
September 7th – Labor Day (Monday)
October 5th to 9th – Fall Break
November 11th – Veteran’s Day
November 26th – Thanksgiving Day
Important Dates
November 25th – Last day of regular scheduled lessons
November 30th to December 4th – Make-up lesson Week
Friday, December 4th at 6:30 p.m. – Waialae Arts Student Recital (optional for adult students)
Private Lessons tuition (includes 14 private 30 minute lessons)
Mr. Reid Ishikawa, B. Ed. Music, Percussion (piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, song writing) = $470/semester
Ms. Sooyeon Lee, A.A., B.A., Piano Teachers Certification (piano) = $441/semester, bilingual Korean/English
Ms. Cheryl Toma Sanders, B. Ed. Music and Elementary Education; M.A. Music/Worship
Melodie Makers (for students 5-7 years old) Instructor: Cheryl Sanders Wednesdays 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Tuition: $170 per semester
Students discover the elements of rhythm, beat, and melody by engaging in various singing, solfege, movement, and instrument activities. A light-hearted introduction to musical concepts that provide a good foundation for future voice or instrument study. Class is limited to 5 students.
Tuition Information
Private lesson tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration. MasterCard and VISA credit card payments are accepted on-line. (cash or check payment options are not available at this time.)
Lessons times are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are confirmed upon receipt of online registration and tuition payment.
If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl at cheryl@waialaebaptist.com.
Waialae Baptist Church
1047 21st Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
