Robert Shinoda has worked professionally in Hawaii and the mainland U.S. as a guitarist, arranger, producer, film composer and musical director since 1971
Robert Shinoda is a highly accomplished guitarist, producer, arranger, film composer, and musical director with a rich history of professional work spanning Hawaii and the mainland U.S. since 1971. With an extensive list of credits, he has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Eric Marienthal, George Young, and Sir James Gallway, among many others. His contributions extend beyond performance, including arranging and producing for nationally syndicated TV shows like The Wally Amos Happiness Hour and legendary acts such as The Fifth Dimension. Additionally, Robert Shinoda’s expertise in musical direction has graced major events and venues across Hawaii, including the American Heart Association “Heart Ball” and the NFL Pro Bowl. As the guitarist for Nueva Vida, he continues to captivate audiences at high-profile celebrity events and prestigious venues, showcasing his remarkable talent and versatility in the music industry. With a strong educational background in music composition from the University of Hawaii and Berklee College of Music, Robert Shinoda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his craft, making him a prominent figure in Hawaii’s musical landscape.
Credits Include
- The Honolulu Symphony, Masterworks Series 2001 to present
- The Honolulu Pops Symphony, various programs 2001 to present
- Eric Marienthal (guitar)
- Monica Mancini (guitar)
- Sir James Gallway (guitar)
- Don Grusin (guitar)
- Lea Salonga (guitar)
- Michael Ruff (guitar)
- Gabe Baltazar (guitar)
- Makoto Ozone (guitar)
- Valery Ponomarev (guitar)
- Tiger Okoshi (guitar)
- Na Leo in concert at The Hollywood Bowl and California Tour, Fall 2005
- Craig Schullman (guitar)
- Dianne Carol (guitar)
- The Wally Amos Happiness Hour (nationally syndicated TV) arranger
- Guitarist The Fifth Dimension (guitar)
- Broadway Babies at Hawaii Theater (musical director / arranger / guitar)
- Teddy & Nanci Tanaka Show (musical director/arranger )
- Eddie Aguinaldo Concerts (musical director/arranger/ guitarist)
- Martin Nievera in Concert, Aloha Stadium
- Teddy & Nanci Tanaka Show (musical director/arranger )
- Eddie Aguinaldo Concerts (musical director/arranger/ guitarist)
Recordings: (guitar/arranging/musical direction)
- Keahiwai Merry Christmas (2006)
- Gail Mack
- Christmas in Hawaii Nei (2006)
- Snowbird
- George Street
- Magic Lady & Seasons
- Randy & Gay Hongo – Never Far From Home
- Ben Vegas
- Ginai-Jazz Island
- Frank Delima
- Melveen Leed
Robert Shinoda’s band, Nueva Vida, performs at all major quality venues in Hawaii and at all major high profile celebrity events in Hawaii including:
- The American Heart Association “Heart Ball” (4 years)
- NFL Pro Bowl
- TV Producer Al Masini’s wedding
- Entertainment Tonight
- Star Search
- Baywatch
- State Department of Education “Artists in the Schools” program (12 years)
- Koele Lodge-Lanai
- Four Seasons Hualalai
- Princeville Resort
- Maunalani Bay Resort
- Waikiki Shell
- NBC Concert Hall
- Mauna Kea Beach Resort
- Maui Prince
- Las Vegas Hilton
- Many more…
Education:
- Graduate studies in music composition, University of Hawaii
- Bachelor of Music Composition, Berklee College of Music, Boston
Musical Theater:
- Les Miserables
- Anything Goes
- Footloose
- Aida
- Little Shop of Horrors
- Rent
- Shout
- The Full Monty
- Sweet Charity
- The Altar Boyz