Best school for bartending in SoCal. Top instructors Joe and Nino really show you everything to get…read moreyou ready to bartend in the real setting. This is great for people who want to learn building cocktails from the ground up.

I took this course recently and it totally exceeded my expectations! Nino and Joe are exactly the…read morekind of instructors you want -- knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in their students. They don't just teach you recipes; they give you real-world, actionable advice you can actually take with you to your job search and your first day on the job. The program is extremely hands-on, which makes a huge difference. Plus, the curriculum is packed with practical, tactical information that students can take and put into action. What stood out most is that Owner/Instructor Nino fully embodies the mindset he teaches. He says the balance of being responsible, sociable, and fun as the hallmark of a great bartender -- and watching him run a class, you see exactly what that looks like in practice. He sets the standard himself. Highly recommend to anyone serious about getting into bartending.

Another fun class! We made kombucha, went over the process and tried quite a few variations…read more Blueberry & basil. Grapefruit & lavender. Nectarine & ginger, and cherry & mint. He taught us best practices and pros & cons of kombucha making. Such a great time and learned so much!

I would highly recommend going to one or more of their events. The owner is knowledgeable and…read moreapproachable. Fermenters club offers a variety of classes and events at venues all over the county. I took my husband to a sour kraut making class for our anniversary. We enjoyed a day of learning, socializing, making our own food, and touring a local farm. We have learned new skills to last us a lifetime and have an activity that we enjoy doing together.

Really not a great experience trying to work with Jake Halstead and his Beyond Surf company. I…read morebought a pack of lessons last year and haven't been able to get through them because of the number of cancellations from his side, almost all the morning of--when we're supposed to be meeting up around 6 or 7am. Many of the excuses don't feel real, especially because most sicknesses or hospital visits would be known the night before. I feel bad about writing a negative review on here, but it looks like he recently took down his own Google business page, and I don't want other people getting into the same mistakes. Photos listed are from texts back and forth. Morning of cancellations: August 4th - kid in urgent care - told morning of August 20th - kid kept him up all night - told morning of December 1st - slept poorly - told morning of March 3 - kid kept him up all night - told morning of May 17 - told that the coach was looking for me, then told that the coach was actually not looking for me and was away at the hospital Swell based cancellations: July 25th - canceled for no swell - happens August 16th - canceled for no swell - happens August 18th - canceled for no swell - happens Sept 21 - cancelled for no swell - happens Sept 23 - cancelled for no swell - happens October 30th - cancelled for no swell - happens December 19 - cancelled for fog - happens May 16th - asked to move to the 17th for better swell - happens Jake has told me that they do not offer refunds. So given that policy, I'm hoping to help other people see that it could be tough to get the lessons you paid for.

Had a great time learning from and surfing with Sebastian. Even though the surf conditions weren't…read moreperfect, he did a great job of getting me in a great spot to catch a couple waves! Jake was very responsive and proactive in all communications as well. Would recommend!

I just moved to San Diego and had every intention of becoming a bartender before I got here. I…read moreaccidentally stumbled across Nino's program, and I'm glad I did. Before signing up, I called with a lot of questions because I was cautious about spending money on a program I had just found, especially while being on a tight budget. Nino took the time to answer everything and never made me feel rushed. I took the risk, and I'm glad I did. In just six class days, you learn everything from the basics to making multiple drinks at once. You really do have to study. Memorizing drinks and then physically making them was exactly what I needed to build confidence behind the bar. They value your time, and you should value theirs. I also enjoyed meeting new people who were all there for the same reason--to learn and get into the industry. Joe is great. He has a lot of straightforward insight and gives you plenty of tips to help recipes stick in your memory. Just get there early because he likes to take up two parking spots. (Inside Joke) The job placement isn't them handing you a job. It's Nino helping you stand out and giving you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to land the job you're looking for. He also has connections with event staffing companies, which gives you opportunities to bartend events, get your feet wet, and gain experience in a fun environment. With 24 years in the industry, there's really no question Nino can't answer. I'm grateful I found this school and happy to have made new friends in the industry while building my confidence behind the bar. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get started in bartending.

I had a great experience attending Gaslamp Bartending School! The instructors were extremely…read morethorough and provided comprehensive training that covered a wide variety of cocktails, drink recipes, bartending techniques, and essential industry knowledge. What I appreciated most was how seriously they took the training and testing process. Their strict testing standards pushed me to study, practice, and truly understand the material rather than simply memorize recipes. This approach helped me develop confidence in my abilities and set me up for success. I would highly recommend Gaslamp Bartending School to anyone interested in pursuing a career in bartending. The training is comprehensive, the expectations are high, and you leave feeling prepared to take the next step into the industry!

Had fun in this class... Walked around balboa park on such a beautiful day. I was taught so many…read morenew things and features for my camera and they answers all questions that the group had. They talk human talk not photographer talk that is what I liked the most the class is 101 and and when u leave it all makes sense. I'm looking forward to going to the 102 class...

I found their classes through Meet up The bad things i can…read moresay about that class was that Don was walking when he was speaking and i barley could hear what he said and also i needed Nicholas help cause Don was not fa miler with Canon so it's a little sad for a photographer... The good thing i have to say that we got lots of time to practice during this class and Nicholas was very helpful. The location was great but still there were lots of people around (cause it was Friday night) due that it was noisy around.

I hate writing bad reviews but I think this situation warrants awareness for both the training…read moreprogram and new students. I signed up for their life accident and health training. I completed the 52 hours and signed up for the state exam thru their link which redirected me to PSI exams. I decided to buy PSI exams practice tests just in case. Well, if it wasn't for their practice tests I might have failed the state exam. The questions Mike Russ trained me for were really nothing close to what the PSI exam was asking. I barely passed the exam which I can attribute to the PSI practice tests but I gotta say that Mike Russ needs to update their training. Their practice tests need to be aligned more to what the state exam is going to be like. For that I thank PSI. Hopefully the program gets a review an update for future students

I took the crash course for my P&C test, and the man (I believe it was Jake Russ) leading the class…read morewas so disgustingly sexist and unprofessional. He constantly went onto tangents about his personal life with unrelated and inappropriate anecdotes, bashing his ex-wife, women in general, and making crude, sexual, and harrasing jokes at the expense of women and the other students in the course. I paid for the course and I deeply regret that I had to sit here and listen to this unhelpful lecture. I don't feel any more prepared for the exam because he doesn't go over any info with substantial coverage, nor does he discuss anything that isn't already covered to death in the standard pre-licensing training or offer any unique insight. He also would make the jokes repeatedly and then claim that these are all just jokes and to not take them seriously, in an obvious attempt to protect himself.

I was floored that you are still helping kids pass classes! You guys taught me Stats when my prof…read morecouldn't! I look back on those review sessions (and pizza) fondly. Now my kids are in college! Thanks for all you do, A+. You helped bring my D- to a C! So happy to see you're still in business! Kudos!

A+ Review was a godsend when I was at State! I highly recommend them if you are a business major…read more Their review sessions for business classes are top-tier. I took their review workshops for BA 360, BA 370, and MIS 301. All were great and they helped me get A's on all the tests I did review sessions on (even for tests with averages of D's and below). I went to their workshops when I didn't have time to study because I was super busy with work. They teach you just what you need to know for the test and try not to overload you with unnecessary info. There were some tests I didn't study for at all, but I got good grades on thanks to A Plus. The place might look a little sketchy, but they're legit. I know a lot of people who have gone to these sessions. The teaching style of some of the people there can be crass (and abusive? LOL jk), but hey it works. Also, I used to think they were too pricey, but looking back they were well worth the investment.

The class was great. It was straightforward and simple…read more Carlo is a great instructor, pleasant, professional and punctual.The presentation was informative and engaging. Carlo brought and set up a small box that could start a small and contained fire. Each person had an opportunity to employ their training and skills which we learned in training.

I reached out to Safewest for Respirator Training. Carlo was GREAT throughout the entire process…read more I even hired him to administer First Aid as well. Carlo was organized, responsive to my questions and was friendly! I enjoyed hearing my technicians participate in the training and laugh throughout the day as they enjoyed Carlo a lot. Carlo was able to order safety supplies for me and had them shipped to me within days. I now receive nice 'safety update' emails from him which I appreciate tremendously. I couldn't have chosen a more professional and courteous company for this service to improve the Safety Program at my business. Thank you Carlo!