Hawaii's music scene gets a boost as emerging local artists take the stage at Blue Note Hawaii, good news for young musicians trying to build careers.

• Henry Kapono's On the Rise program trains new Hawaii artists in both craft and the business side of music.
• Tonight's show at Blue Note Hawaii puts those artists in front of a live audience, with doors at 5pm.
• Artist Scott, a songwriter in the program, credits it with teaching him to be more intentional and persistent about his career.
• The program leans on collaboration, pushing artists to support each other rather than compete.

Outlook: Expect more Hawaii artists to move from local stages to wider audiences as the program keeps growing.