Two Visionaries, One Legacy
Honoring Maestros Jo and Miyamura At our 2026 PMI finale concert, our organization was so proud to receive the Betty Utter Community Impact Award on behalf of two people who […]
One Week, Endless Impact: Reflecting on PMI 2026
This year, Pacific Music Institute once again brought together young musicians from across Hawai‘i and beyond for a week of musical experiences, community connection, and personal growth. Each July, we’re […]
Meet the 2026 OLA Fellows
Pacific Music Institute is a place for our students to grow without judgment, and that means it’s not just about improving their craft! Questions about pursuing a music degree? Auditions? […]
Introducing the PMI 2026 Concert Series
Get ready! Pacific Music Institute’s summer concert series returns this July with performances that span chamber music, jazz, ‘ukulele, and symphonic repertoire. Our students and faculty are preparing something special […]
Level Up Your ʻUkulele
PMI’s Workshop Returns in July 2026 for Intermediate & Advanced Players You already know how to strum. You can hold a chord, pick out a melody, and read tab. Maybe […]
The PMI Student Housing Experience
For some students, Pacific Music Institute is their first time spending a week away from home. And for neighbor island students who travel to O‘ahu each summer, that experience is […]
PMI 2026: Where Someday is Today
You’ve been saying you want to level up your playing. Learn to improvise. Finally put some time into your secondary instrument. Perform in front of an actual audience. We’ve all […]
How Our Pacific Music Institute Brings World-Class Music Education to Every Island
For passionate young musicians growing up outside of O‘ahu, local opportunities can feel limited and out of reach. Our Pacific Music Institute strives to change the equation by opening doors […]
How Music Goals Keep Students Growing
Educators and parents know about the “summer slide”: that frustrating phenomenon where students, if not kept active, can lose academic ground during the summer months. Reading levels dip, math skills […]
“Happy PMI!”: How Two Words Became Our Theme Song
Every summer camp needs a theme song, but the story of how the PMI theme song came to be is a testament to spontaneous creativity, old friendships, and the power […]