Business Details
Award-Winning Live Music & Guitar Lessons in Honolulu
Sean Cleland Music is an award-winning musical enterprise based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, led by 3-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Sean Cleland. With over 18 years of teaching experience and 26 years as a professional performer, we specialize in live music performances and personalized guitar instruction. Our looping solo act creates full-band soundscapes using live layering of vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, and sampled drums, while our teaching approach emphasizes technical mastery, improvisation, and songwriting across all genres.We serve clients through 200+ annual performances at Honolulu venues, private events, and music lessons for students of all skill levels. Our work has been recognized by the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts, and we maintain professional affiliations with ASCAP and Marmoset Music Licensing. We combine artistic excellence with practical accessibility, offering both acoustic and electric performance options, and maintain a global reach through remote Zoom lessons.
Services
Live Music Performances
Guitar Lessons
Looping Performances
Acoustic Sets
Music Licensing
Highlights and features
- 3-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for musical excellence
- 200+ live performances annually across Honolulu venues
- 18+ years teaching personalized guitar instruction to 100+ students
- Live looping technology creates full-band sound from solo performance
- Professional affiliations with ASCAP and Marmoset Music Licensing
Associations and certifications
- Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
- The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
What people say
Award-winning artist
5 stars on Yelp
Professional and reliable
Flexible scheduling
Creative teaching methods
Services
Live Music Performances
Solo looping performances create full-band soundscapes using live layering of vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, and sampled drums. Available for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Oahu and international locations. Combines rock, blues, pop, and soul elements in a dynamic stage presence.
Guitar Lessons
Personalized guitar instruction for all skill levels covering technique, improvisation, theory, and songwriting. Offers both in-person lessons in Honolulu and remote Zoom sessions worldwide. Curriculum tailored to student interests across multiple genres including rock, jazz, and folk.
People
Sean Cleland
Owner & Lead Musician
3-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner with 26 years professional performance experience and 18+ years teaching guitar. Holds Berklee College of Music certification and Pro Tools expertise. Combines looping technology with traditional performance techniques.
Questions
What styles of music do you perform?
I perform rock, blues, pop, R&B, jazz, funk, folk, and singer-songwriter styles through both looping technology and acoustic sets.
Do you offer remote guitar lessons?
Yes, I offer Zoom lessons worldwide with the same personalized curriculum as in-person sessions in Honolulu.
How are your looping performances different from regular solo acts?
My looping technology layers live vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, and sampled drums to create full-band soundscapes from a single performer.
What teaching experience do you have?
I've taught over 100 students across 18 years, from beginners to advanced players, with a focus on technical mastery and creative expression.
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