Just a note here to share about music classes through Mr. Mikes Music. Highly encourage and…read morerecommend! Finding these classes has been probably the best thing for us with our newborn. We did the 0-6month babies class and have continued with these classes ever since. The classes have given us so many tools and games to play with the baby outside of the class too. We've loved having the ritual of walking there for the class and look forward to it every week. The curriculum is smart and well balanced and the instructors are everything you'd hope for in a music teacher for your little ones. One of the best things is seeing the baby connect with movements and melodies week to week and we now have sooooo many more songs to sing together beyond maybe the 5 that I remembered from my own childhood. Register at www.mistermikesmusic or to email if interested in joining at mistermikesmusic@gmail.com. Don't sleep on it if you are even considering it as classes fill up!

My son took four of these classes (Bells, Flute, Maracas, and Triangle) through his toddler years…read moreand really enjoyed it. My son is in kindergarten now, but he still listens to the CD's and his favorite afterschool activity is "Vocal Tech", which I'm sure is because of these classes. I loved Mr. Steve's classes best, but Libby's classes were very good too. It was easy to reschedule if needed, so keep that in mind. They also do birthday parties, which are super fun for toddlers.

The staff here are amazing and really know how to support all kinds of kids while they explore what…read moreinstruments they might like to pursue (and the end of week rock concert for the families is a really nice bonus). Every day I picked up my nephew with a huge smile on his face and an drove to the park with a delightfully enthusiastic (and uncharacteristically chatty) six year old telling me all about the guitar and drums. They also have an eye for all the little things (like hearing protection with the drums). Though I did get him a new pair for him to wear at concerts too.

The good: My kid has gained an invaluable community and confidence in front of a crowd, and grown a…read morepassion for music. It's been very positive. Some of the staff are fantastic and passionate and so supportive of the kids. The bad: The owner has the kids playing songs it seems only from his own limited repertoire of (entirely male) songs from his youth. If you are a female performer, don't expect role models here. The songs they perform are 95% male vocalists and bands. Female singers are consistently forced to sing songs by male vocalists not in their range, which doesn't exactly set them up for success or help them grow as singers. It's also just not good leadership - there are plenty of great female artists not showcased at all. Advice to SOR: Please get with the times. Expand beyond exclusively male and bro rock.

I've had the pleasure of having my toddler in Miss Katie's Music Together class (which takes place…read moreat the Falls Church Community Center but Little Steps holds classes in a variety of locations) for two sessions now, and it's been a wonderful experience. We were sad that the current situation caused us to have to miss the last few classes of the winter session, as well as be unable to gather for Spring, but they have pivoted their offerings to virtual music classes so your kiddos can still see their favorite music teacher every week! Music Together in general has been a really wonderful asset in my daughter's learning, offering her a chance to dance, learn rhythm, song, make friends, and build community. Highly, highly recommend!

We attended class in Fairlington. We have been to other Music Together program classes in DC in the…read morepast and love the program, but the class experience wasn't as enjoyable with Little Steps. The kids all seemed expected to stay in their place - whereas our DC class it was understood that kids don't love to stay still (especially our 1 year old who just learned to walk!) the energy wasn't as fun and there wasn't any follow up with us as a new family to make us feel welcome.

A great blend of music theory, practice, clear explanation, and simple teaching methods to…read moreunderstand how to play bass. I'd played a little in the past, but only saw rapid improvement after taking lessons with Kevin!

Alright. This has been a journey. My most recent teacher, Francisco, is great. He is an incredible…read moremusician and a patient teacher - he helped me figure out a version of learning that would work for my busy schedule and I have made a ton of modifications to my form that have helped make me a better player. My previous frustrated review had to do with seeing multiple less-talented teachers in a row. I had given up on the place, despite the convenient location, and it took me awhile to come back. I'm glad I gave it one more shot. Ask to work with a few teachers before you choose one. I got one who was a good player and an awful teacher and one who was a mediocre player and an okay teacher. Took another try to find someone who could do both. Landing on 4 stars because this journey was frustrating, but I'm happy I found someone good!

I have been going to sessions with Daryl Dudley for 4 months now and I have already seen…read moreimprovement in my singing and confidence. He is a natural coach and encourager! I highly recommend him and his academy if you are looking to work on your technique and also build confidence behind your gift. Each session I leave more confident and closer to my goals as a singer. He is truly working from his passions and it's contagious; you will be challenged to activate your own passions. You will realize that you're not only there for lessons and technique but to recognize your own heart and story behind the gift which makes Dudley's B Sharp Music Academy so unique! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I found B Sharp Music Academy in a Google Search and registered my 7 year old for vocal lessons…read more She had previously been in drama classes but was not able to show progress at small recitals. After 6 months of lessons, she was selected to sing a solo in her school's talent show in front of a large audience. It was great to see that progress. She also takes piano lessons and is able to read music and play with both hands after one year. I highly recommend this music academy. Daryl is wonderful at connecting with young students, being encouraging in a believable way and helping them increase their confidence.

A great place for all levels! My friends and I are new players and have really enjoyed our…read moreexperience with court rentals and lessons with Pascal. Booking court rentals and clinics online is a seamless experience. The facility is new, very clean and well organized. The viewing areas and bar are a nice touch. Renting gear is straightforward and affordable. Every staff member (coaches, front desk and cleaning crew) I've interacted with is extremely friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is really inviting. An extremely well run facility!

I signed up for this squash gym thinking it would be a good experience, but it turned out to be a…read morecomplete disappointment. The courts were constantly dirty, the lighting was terrible, and the equipment looked old and barely maintained. Half the time there were scheduling issues, and staff acted annoyed whenever anyone asked for help especially some blonde women at the front desk who desperately needs some Botox. The locker rooms smelled bad, and there never seemed to be enough space during busy hours. The whole gym also felt really unorganized, especially during tournaments and peak times. It was hard to find available courts, and communication from the staff was almost nonexistent. I've been to much better gyms that actually care about keeping the place clean and making members feel welcome. I definitely would not recommend this place to anyone

-Caring, attentive, engaged teachers. My daughter loves all her teachers and she is so happy every…read moretime I pick her up! She thrives here. She gets all of the love and attention she needs and also gets the opportunity to safely explore. -Clean, organized, colorful facility with tons of fun toys. My daughter loves story time and we love the variety of books and learning materials. -Amazing communication from the entire school from teachers all the way to the director. Overall, we couldn't be more confident and comforted in our choice to send our daughter to Goddard at the Wharf.

With so many options for childcare in the area, I'm not sure why anyone pays the maximum price at…read moreGoddard, especially since you get so little in return. We had our baby there for about 6 months, they never followed the COVID procedures they committed to which resulted in three closures for a total of almost 6 weeks during that time. The communication was terrible - we never knew what was going on in class, who the teachers were, or why teacher after teacher and assistant director after assistant director were there one day and gone the next. The activities in the fancy lesson plans they send you weren't followed (for example, they almost never went outside), the teachers were unhappy, and I've never witnessed a manager yell at their staff like I did at drop off at Goddard. It got to the point that we couldn't trust what anyone was saying about our kiddos care and we left at that point. As first time parents we didn't know that 6 months of our kid being miserable at drop off wasn't normal, we feel really lucky that we left Goddard and are settled at a place where drop off and pick up are an ease, communication is regular, and the teachers love our kiddo.

The BLK FLWR MRKT host Kehmari was very knowledgeable about the flowers and customs of smudging…read more The class was very informative and the time was well spent 1.5 class time. Fresh flowers with a eucalyptus base, bundling materials, a pen to write your affirmation and historical information in a welcoming venue. The class was well worth it and Kehmari was a joy. The flowers take 3 weeks to dry out before you can burn them.

I've been to The ArC before. However, my review is for my recent visit. Last week, I attended the…read moreScreening of I'm Good Bro: Unmasking Male Depression In the Theatre. The center is located in Southeast. It's a beautiful theater and parking is free! The bathrooms are well maintained and the theatre was perfect for panel discussions and watching a show. The chairs were comfortable. I plan to. Come back.