The owners and instructors at Tavan have all the qualities you could ask for: knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, accommodating, and best of all, nice! Maryam especially deserves a shout-out for juggling schedules of students and instructors, especially when vacation time arrives and everyone is away. They're extremely patient--not only in scheduling, but also in teaching. My sons were beginning piano players, and they know everyone struggles at first. Never do they get frustrated with slow progress--they always encourage their students and motivate them to become better musicians. For advanced musicians, the instructors can help them get to the next level, as demonstrated by their twice-yearly recitals. I also like how they don't sell stuff in their studio--I kidded them about that because it seems every place that offers lessons also has a supply store. Amir, one of the founders, said that's just not who they are. My two boys have been getting great instruction and learned to love music even more!

My son is lucky to have Amir as his piano instructor. He is able to connect with him and chat…read moreabout sports and then shift to the piano instructor mode and make learning how to play fun and cool. The school is a gem and I highly recommend it.

I left multiple voicemails in August of 2019 inquiring about piano lessons for my daughters, but no…read moreone ever returned my calls. I even visited the studio, but no one was there. I'm not sure if it's still in business and if so, why the owners wouldn't return my calls.

I wanted to enquire about their saxophone class for my 8-year old boy. I sent an email to one of…read morethe email addresses on their website and didn't get a response. I forwarded the same email to another email address (also on their website) and still no response. I called and left voicemails a couple of times over a 2-3 days period and no surprise - no one called me back. What a waste of my time!

My 8 year old daughter has had an interest in sewing since taking a summer camp at Camp…read moreFashionista. We were searching something closer to home and found Linda! My daughter has taken classes with her for a few months and has already made numerous items like a sewing tool bag, a skirt, an owl, an elephant and a tote bag. The items she made were very well designed and pretty impressive! She looks forward to this class, it's her favorite time of the week. One thing my daughter loves most is that she can choose what she wants to work on and she can go at her own pace with Linda's guidance. Linda is a total gem, she is so sweet and has created a warm and fun environment to learn. She has really instilled a love of sewing in my daughter and she has built so much confidence in herself making beautiful and complicated items but having fun at the same time. Linda is an amazing teacher, we're so lucky to have found her!

My 12 year old daughter wanted to learn to use how to use her new sewing machine and we happened to…read morestumble upon this business while online searching. What a find!!! A true hidden gem. Linda has so much positive energy and is so easy to work with. Her knowledge about sewing is extensive and she is able to work with the students in a way that encourages independence while simultaneously developing a unique skill set. My daughter has learned so much and has already completed with a variety of projects. She looks forward to each class and it is definitely a highlight of my daughters week. I would definitely recommend this business!

My lessons at The Coder School are pretty good. The atmosphere is super chill and welcoming, which…read moremakes it easy to focus and enjoy learning. I also like how flexible it is, as you get to pick what you learn and customize it, so it never feels forced. The instructors are nice and easy to talk to, which makes asking questions way less intimidating. Overall, it's been a solid experience and I'd recommend it if you're looking for a flexible place to learn coding. Above is written by my teenage child taking coding at the Coder School.

My son has been attending classes here for roughly a year and a half, and it's been a great…read moreexperience for him. He tends to be a little shy, but has grown very comfortable and confident during his lessons. He's learned a ton and really enjoys the variety of challenges presented. The school makes it very easy and simple to schedule classes, makeups, or communicate any concerns. Highly recommend them!!

For the first experience it was great !! Gemma is awesome. I had a lit of fun there. Definitely…read morecome again.

The best cooking class experience I've had. I've taken 5 of the classes so far: Thai cooking,…read moreChick, Chick, Chicken, Buy One Save One, Scones and Curd (pop-up), and most recently the Make Ahead Holiday dinner (British version) -- with many more in my future. I always leave feeling like I tasted one of the best versions of whatever is on the menu. My favorites so far have been the Green Curry Chicken and the Shepard's pie -- mind blowing. I've only taken scheduled classes which are usually 8 people sat around Gemma's adorable kitchen watching her prepare the food and then tasting as each bit finishes, but I know she also has different class styles (come to your house, book a class based on your schedule, etc.) No matter what the format You Say Tomato really makes cooking delicious, high quality food easy to understand and replicate once you're back home.

We absolutely love Anderson School of Music!…read more My daughter has been taking music and voice lessons with Emily, and she looks forward to every single class. Emily is such a talented, patient, and encouraging teacher -- she brings out the best in her students and makes learning fun. We've seen so much growth in my daughter's confidence and vocal ability since starting here. Emily knows how to connect with kids and make them feel proud of their progress. The whole Anderson School of Music team is welcoming and professional, creating a positive environment that truly inspires creativity. We're so grateful to have found this place -- highly recommend it for anyone looking for amazing music and voice instruction!

Great place. Good teachers. Clean facilities etc. Been going here for about 5 years now. Docked a…read morestar because its ridiculous to pay a $5 online payment convenience fee each month for the easement of paying your monthly bill online.

We did a sushi class with Chef Elham at our home for our anniversary and it was amazing! The food…read morewas delicious, she let us personalize the menu to our preferences, and she was super detailed in teaching everything. Would 100 percent recommend this experience to anyone

We had a great experience working with Chef Elham to host a small dinner party for 8 guests at our…read morehome. Each course was so tasty and it was wonderful to actually enjoy a dinner at home with friends. Chef E was easy to communicate with and very responsive, she took the stress out of planning. We appreciated her creativity in developing a multi-course menu that offered a variety of flavors and complemented our wine pairings. She was flexible about bringing dishes & cookware and utilized some of our dishes and cookware without missing a beat. At the end of the night, our kitchen was spotless with everything back in its place. The whole experience was expertly managed and executed, and we'll happily look to Elham to help us out with our next event!

I first learned about Kristi's class from several other actors who highly recommended her to…read moreimprove on their auditions and to start booking jobs. I was nervous the first day but Kristi creates a welcoming and supportive environment. I felt safe to express myself, make mistakes and to ask questions. The format of the class starts with brief introductions to the other friendly drop in students then warm up exercises which are always different and thought provoking. Then we take turns performing cold reads into the camera. She chooses the scenes and gives us options and flexibility on what we want to work on. (If we let her know ahead of time she will email us the scripts so we have more time to prepare. )Then we get to watch the playback of our performances and receive constructive feedback right then and there that we can immediately implement into our second take of the scene. Kristi gives expert advice and encourages us to be creative and try different things. She can help pinpoint weaknesses and strengths and how exactly to improve upon them. I've gained confidence as an actor and learned techniques that work for me. It's also been helpful to observe the other students perform different scenes and to hear Kristi's feedback for them. I highly recommend bringing a notebook to remember her insightful advice and our discussions. Kristi is a great teacher, personable, entertaining and she knows what she's talking about. I can't emphasize enough how fun her class is! We are all learning and laughing and discovering ourselves- it's an enriching experience. Another bonus is she lets you keep the recordings which helps if you don't have a reel to send out to auditions yet. Anyone can take this class, it's convenient and not too expensive, I don't think there's a better way to spend a Thursday night!

Kristi is a fantastic teacher! Friendly, welcoming, and very helpful for actors of all experience…read morelevels. I've booked a few gigs thanks to her coaching and lessons!

One of the best academy's in Bay Area I truly recommend…read more Specialist in bridal make up and hair Film production FX effects

I am so thrilled that Rose Hill did my hair and make up for my wedding. She made me look flawlessly…read moreglamorous and beautiful. Rose helped me figure out multiple looks for the wedding day and I took her advice as she has been in the business for over 25 years and I was fortunate to have her. She works on celebrities, politicians, executives etc.. She is well respected and very professional. Not only does she do excellent work, she also is a very caring and warm individual; someone people want to be around. Everyone who met her at my wedding wanted to talk to her more. She is a very interesting person and easy to talk to. I highly recommend Rose Hill.