I started taking voice lessons with Grace Gori in February 2015 because I wanted to prepare to…read moreaudition for choral groups by the Fall. I hadn't taken lessons or been singing regularly for over ten years but Grace helped me tremendously. I took weekly lessons and now I sing with the National Philharmonic Chorale. Grace is an excellent instructor who helps vocalists strengthen and hone their voices AND she is extremely professional and personable. She has a holistic approach to teaching, which includes focusing on the physical aspect of singing (proper body alignment, breath, various muscle constructs/support, etc.), all of which positively impacts a student's ability to create sound. I have really benefited from her teaching approach by embracing and practicing her techniques and it has made all the difference. I highly recommend Grace and Gori Voice Studios.

There are not enough good words in the English language to describe Rachel and her approach to…read moreconceptualizing, preparing for, and creating sound, including music. Rachel does more than teach you notes to a song or how to get on pitch. She gets behind the philosophy and psychology of music, encouraging you to explore your connection to creating sound, and develops self motivation to keep you going through the messy parts to get to the good stuff. Her pet family is pretty great too! Rachel's flexible lessons are shaped to each individual and around your and her schedules. In person, online - she makes it work.

Rachel is an amazing teacher of piano and voice. I have learned quite a bit from her which will…read morecontinue to motivate me in my learning. She sought out resources and music to benefit me at my level and provide enjoyment in my lessons. I am still utilizing those tools and music pieces and appreciate her recommendations. Thanks Rachel!

Sarah and I go back two years and I've enjoyed every lesson. She isn't just knowledgeable, she's…read morealso extremely talented and empathetic. We have worked through a lot of things that would have hindered me in my journey, whether those were technical gotchas or learned behaviors or emotional roadblocks. She has been so supportive and I really couldn't have asked for a better teacher. I always appreciate her perspective as a lover of music to get me in the right headspace and do justice to whatever piece we're working on. And when I have something that trips me up, we work on it at a pace that's right for me. No shame in our lessons, it's strictly forbidden :) I highly recommend Sarah as your next voice teacher.

My 9 year old daughter started working with Juanita 6 months ago. With Juanita, she is growing…read moremore confident and interested in her piano playing and is practicing more than ever before. Juanita's weekly instruction encourages my daughter to stretch her skills and leaves her excited by what she learns. Last week, my daughter performed beautifully in her first recital - an experience that I'm sure she'll never forget. I'm thankful for all that Juanita did to prepare her for that moment and I look forward to seeing how much she'll continue to grow under Juanita's care.

Grace is an amazing piano teacher. She has the right amount of knowledge, push, and patience…read more Absolutely love her and would recommend her to anyone. Also, the school itself is great- very responsive to texts.

My daughter started at 8 yo, here after telling us for 2 years she wanted to play the drums. They…read morewere so great with starting her in challenging and fun ways, and she always looks forward to her lessons! Their band program adds a great performance dimension, and keeps the kids "accountable" in a fun and engaging way. The teachers and owners treat everyone in a warm and pleasant way, and you feel this great balance between challenge and support. It's a great learning environment for musicians!

Update 08/2018: My daughter is still attending Columbia Rock School (renamed from LTBRS a while…read moreago). She is doing great, loves it and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Original Review: My daughter started almost a year ago at LTBRS and she loves it. Her instructors (band and private lessons) are wonderful and she has learned so much. She started with singing and we have added piano. She is also part of their band program which is a great experience for the kids. When I was first researching singing lessons in our area I did look at a similar school right across the street to us but wasn't sold on it as it felt very corporate with a program that didn't feel at all flexible in my personal opinion. My daughter can work on the songs she chooses alongside the songs she sings for the band program at LTBRS and there are also opportunities for her to perform at Open Mic Nights as well. Something she really looks forward to. As for the piano it was something that took a while to get going, as learning the basics can sometimes be boring for kids, but her instructor has done a fantastic job moving her along and keeping it fun. She is now practicing all the time on her own as well which is great to see. The atmosphere and the owner is great. I'm glad we chose this school over the other options in the area.

Well-run, with high standards. Very popular among students, teachers and volunteers. WEC stands…read moreout as an important counter-balance to today's prevailing political culture, regarding immigrants and race relations.

I used to be a volunteer teacher at the Washington English Center, and it was one of my favorite…read moretimes of the week. I looked forward to being around people who enjoyed teaching English, and meeting students from all around the world. If I ever came across a family member or friend who needed English support, I would definitely send them here as well. From a volunteer perspective, the Center provides so much support and training for its teachers (who do not need to be professional teachers, so this helps), including a ready-made curriculum and textbooks. Though I've been an ESL tutor in the past, having this institutional support was important for me as I wanted to be well-prepared for my students. The teaching set-up also requires each class to be taught by two teachers, which is very helpful! The students come from all around the world and have many different reasons for being in the program. I loved laughing with them, learning from them (as well as my co-teachers!!), and even learning a few things about the English language myself.

Arlene is a great piano teacher -- for kids and adults. She is patient, understanding, goes at the…read morestudent's pace, adapts the lessons to meet the student's goals, and doesn't put undue stress and pressure on practicing. In other words, she doesn't scare the kids away by being strict and rigid. Students start playing simple songs right away, which gives them a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction, and fulfillment. Arlene teaches the Suzuki method. At $35 for a 30-minute lesson, her prices are very reasonable. HIGHLY recommend!