My son has been working with the Learning Consultants Group preparing for the SATs. He has worked…read morewith Jean and Galen, who are both wonderful. Jean was able to assess both my son's strengths and weaknesses and came up with strategies that would allow him to maximize his strengths and increase his score by 220 points. Jean's patience and demeanor worked very well with my son. Their hard work (and my money) has paid off! Thank you Learning Consultants!!!

Working with Mrs. Card had given me a huge turn around in my academic experience. If there's anyone…read moreto help a student prepare for two SAT's and two ACT's, she's the one. It's all thanks to Mrs. Card and her advice for how I was able to bump up my second SAT score by 70 points. She has a very unique way of how she approaches students. No matter how well or poor my results on a test, quiz or any assignment were, she never once increased the pressure nor did she ever raise the intensity on me. She was always consistent. I stopped working with her after my second SAT, right before senior year began. However, I reflect back on how being tutored and given important advice by Mrs. Card was a major reason for how I became an all A student my senior year of high school. Mrs. Card is the one!

Teachers LaLa and ChiChi are so talented and engaging! Our toddler looks forward to her class every…read moreweek and now our infant is joining her. Such a warm, friendly environment. We will be back for more sessions!

From the owner: Families are making Music Together® all around the world. All children are musical. Come sing,…read moredance and play with us. We offer classes in Clinton, Guilford, Glastonbury and Newington. Set up a free demo today. What is a Music Together Class? A community of families sharing songs, instrument play, and movement activities in a relaxed and playful setting. Music learned through developmentally appropriate activities that respect the unique learning sytles of very young children. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers participating at their own levels in family-style classes of mixed ages. Parents and caregivers contributing to the enrichment of their child's music environment--regardless of their own musical abilities. 45 minutes of PURE FUN with your child every week!

Great experience purchasing my next piano thru Caruso Piano Gallery in New London, CT I could not…read morefind what I was looking for locally, so I began my online research and found it at Caruso. For the first time in my life I would consider purchasing a refurbished 1974 Yamaha 48" U1 Black Satin piano 1900 miles away. WOW. I wasn't sure I could do this, but proceeded after reading many great reviews and the four star reconditioning service with 21 point certification offered by Caruso. This included full cabinet restoration as well in black satin. And, after visiting with Richard Caruso thru phone calls and emails, I was sent a video demonstration made by one of their pianist of two I could choose from. I also chose the Piano Life Saver (humidity control) system to be installed by Caruso as well. So, my choice was made, the LS system installed and piano prepped for shipping. Thus, we started the process of long-haul from New London, CT to Denver, CO. After a delay in trucking service availability from New London to its first destination in Kentucky, the Caruso company decided to deliver a load there themselves. Once in Kentucky, my piano was in storage for a short while before it began its journey to Denver. Once in Denver, Caruso suggested delivery to my city of Colorado Springs using Keyboard Carriers. Working with Brittany Caruso, the whole process was flawless. My piano arrived at Keyboard Carriers in perfect condition and after a short wait they were able to deliver to my home. This was an experience that I would do again and I highly recommend working with the Caruso family. Thank you, CPG! My journey began on June 6, 2022 with delivery to my home on August 2, 2022 (not bad at all for a Summer delivery with long-haul shortages) Photos of my new beauty are below.

Purchasing a piano is, for most people, a once in a lifetime occurrence. So it becomes even more…read moreimportant that the store that you make this buying decision meets all of your needs- an adequate inventory of a variety of pianos, knowledgeable and professional sales staff, and a reputation for years of quality sales and service. Caruso's Piano Gallery meets all of the above criteria! Caruso's has a nice inventory of pianos, both uprights and grands. And most major brands are represented- Steinway, Yamaha, Bosendorfer, Baldwin, etc. They have both new and pre-owned models. The showroom is nicely laid out, and encourages you to sit down and try the pianos out. The sales people are attentive but not intrusive- if you ask for assistance they are more than happy to help, but if you wish to be left alone to experiment, they are just as glad to do that also. They are knowledgeable on the idiosyncrasies of the piano brands, but encourage you to decide which piano suits your taste the best. Pricing is competitive- in fact, it appears that their prices are better than some other stores. They offer financing and flexible payment options. Local delivery is included in the price, and delivery can be scheduled for as little as a few days out. I highly recommend Caruso's if you are looking for a piano. You can be assured that you will receive great service, as well as a great piano!

Do you want your playing to compel all the chicks at your show to get naked?…read more Do you want babes to drag you into the venue bathrooms for a quick smash? Do you want compliments from people other than your grandma on your guitar playing? Do you want to learn how to improve your playing to the extent where you can overtake your entire genre? Seriously, though. Alex is one of the best teachers you can have. He breaks down concepts and ideas in an easy to understand way and knows how to get you results in the quickest way possible. He's well versed in most playing styles. He's patient, and generous with his time and knowledge.

After wanting to learn guitar after some time, I was gifted lessons with Alex…read more As a newbie to music theory, chords, and the basics, Alex was very patient in teaching foundational concepts, explaining theories, and very thoughtful in finding songs that I enjoy and would want to play. His sessions were very helpful in demystifying strings, chords, and theory and the lesson plans were easy to pick-up when practicing throughout the week. I find one-to-one instruction very helpful as a learning medium as I can get questions quickly and efficiently answered and Alex was very helpful and had answers to my many questions. Highly recommend for musicians at all stages of learning.

Tom was so prompt getting back to me right away and recommending Greg Cole to do the timing as I…read morethought I needed a big repair done from a recent move before I had the piano tuned. Greg was also prompt-fit me right into his schedule and even showed up early at my request. He quickly and easily fixed what I feared would be a big job and then expertly tuned the piano back to perfect pitch!

The best. Tom is not only an excellent tuner - highly skilled, precise, thorough, and efficient -…read morebut also deeply knowledgeable about piano mechanics, construction, and history. I greatly enjoyed our conversation as he set to work. He completed his standard twice-over tuning in good time. Our piano sounds better than ever.

This guy has no clue. I paid to learn how to tune a piano but did not know that you need to know…read morehow to regulate and repair pianos if you want to get into this industry. He does not teach everything you need to know to be a piano tech. Do not take this course!

We met Craig Davis several years ago when my wife and I enrolled in his adult beginning piano…read moreclasses. When Craig opened his own piano studio, my wife continued lessons there until he relocated to the East coast. She now takes lessons with him weekly via live video calls at his new studio location. This is working out seamlessly. Craig is a highly accomplished musician, composer, piano instructor and piano technician. From working with him, it is apparent he is passionate about what he teaches. His main objective is to ensure that his students develop a love for music and self-expression through playing the piano. His lessons include performance, technique, ergonomics, theory, sight-reading, ear-training, composition, structure, harmony, music history and music literature. We both find his well-rounded curriculum immensely interesting and enjoyable. His keen awareness allows him to tailor his diverse curriculum to the needs of the individual student for optimal achievement. Craig's students range from preschooler to senior citizen, beginner to advanced. We have observed him teaching all age groups and levels. He is kind, patient and generous with his time. His industriousness is motivating. Craig sets a fine example of what can be achieved through dedication, awareness, and perseverance, not only in music, but in any endeavor.

I'm leaving this review for a location and dealers who were incredible in the hunt for my upright…read morepiano. I had been to several piano stores, but the gentlemen here are no doubt the most down to earth piano dealers in the area. I felt that they listened to the type of instrument and sound I was looking for and did not try to sway me to their profit. Moreover, they take their time and do not rush you to pick something immediately. They realize its a savory process, especially if you are true music aficionados. The owner of Faust appreciates music, and keeps that integrity in their business. It is important to feel right when spending this amount of money. I have no regrets going with these folks, and you will not either! They have my business for years to come...

Steve was fantastic. Knew all the details of all of the pianos. I did not buy a piano because I…read morealready have a piano, but if I ever bought a piano I'd buy it from Steve. See you after I hit the powerball. Beautiful pianos.

Connecticut Experiential Learning Center (CELC), literally, takes my breath away…read more The opportunity for the students at CELC is amazing and the dynamics of the group of students is absolutely beautiful. CELC is what, I believe, every parent would want for their child: a bully free and truly challenging (individully titrated, another miracle for a school) learning environment. Melinda Alcosser and Maria Mortali are the two exceptional forces that lead the learning process at CELC: for kids in grades 5th through 8th. Why CELC for my family? Coming from a fantastic public school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, (Onaway elementary school) we moved to the shoreline of Connecticut into a school system with high ratings. The bullying was so unexpected and frightening. Worse, my child was "viewed" as the problem. We moved him to a private school (in the same community), and found the same dynamic continued to occur in this private school. He continued to be bullied and he fell through the cracks with regard to academics. My husband and I had a difficult time getting him to do his homework, and as a result, teachers disregarded his abilities and did not challenge him. We moved him to CELC in March of 2012. The second week he was there, on the way home he said, unprompted, "I love being there. It is like something was missing in my heart before, and now I am complete." Since moving to Connecticut two years ago, my son is finally happy. He loves going out the door in the morning to CELC, and he comes home at night and completes his homework!!!!! It is only believable, because I have seen it happen for my son. At CELC, he is not only accepted for who he is, he is valued. He is challenged. He is doing his homework. He is finally happy. That makes me and my husband happy. Connecticut Experiential Learning Center takes my breath away. A truly miraculous school program on the Connecticut shoreline.

We are so grateful for the wonderful experiences and excellent education our son has received at…read moreCELC middle school. The amazing, dedicated teachers have created a nurturing environment, where the students really get to know each other. As a result, they have created a unique space where kids feel comfortable to learn, grow, and to be curious. Students are advanced and challenged according to their abilities and interests in a small class environment where they stay engaged and connected. The school provides wonderful breadth of activities beyond the core academics, including twice a week field trips, a Kingian nonviolence class, music, theater, cooking, community service, student run work shops, and other enriching experiences. Our son loves going to CELC, and CELC has inspired him to learn and to be his best self there.