VoicetraxSF has been nothing short of incredible!…read more Not long ago, my journey into the world of voiceover and voice acting began with extensive online researching... diving into industry websites and influencer socials. It didn't take long before I was being convinced that all it took to start booking gigs was to buy a mic, watch a few TV commercials and build a pillow fort. But something about that felt too good to be true. I wanted a local-ish voice acting resource--one that offered robust training and real mentorship. And that's what I've discovered at VoicetraxSF. The moment I first walked through the door, I was warmly welcomed and my anxiety started to fade. With no background in performing arts--not even an elementary school play under my belt--I was both overwhelmed and terrified to enter this new-to-me world. But the staff scooped me up and I felt reassured that I'd made a good decision. I've taken a handful of mixed, online and in-person classes and they've all been methodically and passionately presented. The courses are relevant to today's voice acting world and the script reading exercises in every class give students the understanding of how to insightfully breakdown a script and deliver an authentic performance. The instructors--working voice actors themselves­--deeply care about student growth and success. Their feedback is honest and constructive, always delivered with support and encouragement. The instructors aim to foster an inclusive environment that is professional and fun. Student engagement is always top of mind at VTSF. For example, each month, a three-hour, free "open mic" Zoom session encourages participants to practice scripts and learn the vital skill of giving clear and concise feedback, all in a truly collaborative and safe space. BTW, what business does that, right? Two of the most valuable lessons I'm learning are: "Dammit, it's acting," as well as the importance of uncovering subtext in scripts. While I'm still absorbing and honing these skills, I know that with the guidance and encouragement of Vicky, Chuck, and Roni--as well as the deep roster of highly talented guest instructors--I'll continue to push past my comfort zone and grow into a credible voice actor. For anyone serious about voice acting, I can't recommend this studio enough!

THE JIG IS UP. AIs ARE DOING VOICEOVERS NOW! V/O has always…read morebeen highly competitive, but now AIs are doing them. FREE! Which means your chances of booking anything are approximately zero. What would you do if you needed a voiceover, hire a person and pay them hundreds or thousands of bucks, or get an AI to do it for nothing? These classes are sort of fun, so if you have a lot of money and just want a pleasant diversion, cool, but if you're looking to make this your job, forget it. I did OK as a voiceover guy in the 90s and 2000s, but the jig is now officially up. Save your money!

-----Adding to address Annie's comment below: Annie - if…read moreindeed you want to apply consistency across all performers, then when we fly in for the performance on Sunday we will join the show just like a number of other caucasian ensemble performers who had lower attendance and are still being allowed on stage. I plan to have my video on, so will record any interactions in which we're stopped from going on stage, and point to the caucasian students who have missed tech rehearsals this week yet still being allowed on stage. If paam is keeping our money, then we are performing on Sunday. Paam can also issue a refund and we'll be happy to go separate ways. But Paam does not get to take all our money and disallow us to be on stage yet allow others to be on stage who have lower attendance than our kids. Appreciate you doing the right thing. -----Original post: Our experience with the Performing Arts Academy of Marin (PAAM) has been deeply disappointing -- both in terms of fairness and the overall learning outcomes. The program feels heavily commercialized, prioritizing revenue over education or student experience. Tuition is extremely high for what ultimately amounts to very limited technical instruction, the pressure of buying vanity products aimed at parents who think their kids a star is everywhere, and the refund/credit policies are rigid to the point of being unreasonable. I've never written about race or discrimination in a review before, but I feel obligated to address it here because it has affected my daughters repeatedly. In the lyrical squad, choreography has been super simple and non-technical, yet cast placements have shown a clear pattern: the same Caucasian dancers are routinely placed front and center, while my older daughter -- who is a good dancer but not Caucasian -- is continually placed in the back or off to the far side. My younger daughter was once put in the front purely due to her small size in a formation, but it wasn't part of any fair or rotating system that would give all dancers a chance to shine. The final straw has been this: Multiple Caucasian dancers have been allowed to miss tech rehearsals and still participate in shows. Meanwhile, my daughters, who need to miss a single 24-hour window for a required ski team race and assessment (and for which we arranged to return early at significant cost of flying in, tickets already purchased), were told just 3 days before that they would not be allowed to perform once they fly in -- despite knowing their choreography thoroughly and being disciplined, capable dancers. The rigidity applied to them simply hasn't been applied to others. The pattern is painful to watch as a parent. It's demoralizing for kids who have worked hard and earned their place on stage. It's their right and not someone's at the front desk to strip them of who doesn't even see them. At the start of the year parents also receive an extremely one-sided agreement through DocuSign -- which I declined to sign because it was so imbalanced. I can't say I'm surprised. But it is disheartening to pay thousands of dollars for a program that delivers minimal instruction, selectively enforces rules for preferential kids, and ultimately allows discriminatory dynamics to persist. I wish our experience had been different, but based on what we've seen, I cannot recommend PAAM for families seeking a fair, inclusive, or educationally meaningful dance program.

I've sent my daughter here for the Holiday Spectacular one year and she loved it. However, I signed…read moreher up again and she didn't want to go again a year later and was scared to go. I'm not sure why but she said it was scary and wouldn't enter the studio. The holiday spectacular, while adorable-but can be very intense for smaller children. The (little) girls are all expected to wear makeup; such as mascara, rouge and lipstick, which some people may not want their kids to wear under a certain age. The performances are cute, but about 50 kids on stage. Pros: Nice facilities, clean, on trend dance classes (I.e Taylor Swift or Wicked/what's on broadway). Sweet teachers. Cons: Lots of marketing pressure to sign up for classes or your kid won't get into their dance class. Pressure to sign up when is opens or not in. $40 fee just to change a class even if you made a mistake. Their refund policy is not family friendly. I really tried to get my daughter (6) to go into dance class, but she was having anxiety about going. She was scared about going to a new class with new people and just wouldn't go in. This particular performance has about 50 little 6 year olds tap dancing or doing hip hop on stage and a wait list. So, it was a very popular class. However they don't offer refunds. The cost for a semester (Jan-May) is about $700 for a weekly lesson + performance. I think it's just something you should be aware of when signing up to send your kid here is that you may not get any funds back if they can't go for any reason. (Anxiety, injury, work/childcare issues etc.) So, perhaps think about this before you sign up. Recommendation: don't pressure parents so much on sign up day to get into the classes and then don't offer refunds. Offer more "try before you buy" options or options for little girls who might be more hesitant to try new things.

Came here to see Eureka Day in the summer of 2025. Great show, in a fantastic space. Seats are…read morecomfortable, restroom options (gendered & gender-neutral) were nice. Plenty of parking in the lot and surrounding streets.

Nice little neighborhood theater for plays. I thoroughly enjoyed the play "Waste" tonight.. the…read moreacting troop was amazing. Bravo!! some of the audience however... Cellphones...snoring... come on, people! LOL

Great barlady called Melissa! Friendly and sees when your drink needs refreshing or a new refill!…read more We were recommended this bar when visiting San Francisco and decided to try it out! Worth paying parking across the road to visit this great pub!

A lovely dive bar with a more than hundred years history right on Sausalito's downtown drag. Just…read moreblocks from the ferry, and a block from a bus stop that can take either north into Marin or right over the bridge to the city, and long waterside walks every which way you look, this is a perfect unpretentious spot for after-dinner drinks with friends or a date (and lack of pretention is at a premium in Sausalito).

Went in today with my girlfriend and was looking around in the men's section since stores nearby…read moredon't carry a lot men's clothing. All we had was a small shopping bag from the store next door and her small purse, and after looking around and not finding anything, the lady working was waving an empty hanger accusing us of stealing when she was watching us the whole time. After that we felt very uncomfortable and left the store. My girlfriend offered for her to look into our bags but she declined and continued to follow us out the store and stare us down until the crosswalk.

Cute local shop but not size inclusive. Doesn't offer women's clothing in a size larger than a…read moreLarge. Many people are excluded from this offering.

So sad that this gem closed down!!! Incredible food! Best lasagne I'd ever tasted. And great live…read moremusic. Very bad news.

Great spot for live jazz during dinner time, probably the best part about this place…read more Just a couple of miles away from the old town in the area. I recommend making a reservation as a place is uncomfortably squished. Tables are lined up practically to the door. - Carbonara - 5/5 - Porcini - 5/5 I didn't ask but based off of the noodle texture, I almost think the noodles are homemade? Perfectly al dente. You have to look for street parking in the area, I would suggest coming just a tad bit early as there are several restaurants in the area and they all seem to get pretty packed

When Felecia Gaston hires the bands its the best place to be. The weather is awesome on most…read moreFridays!.....

what a fantastic place for music on a Friday evening... The bands are always top notch, and the…read moreviews are to die for! I'd say it's a 'don't miss'!!!

I grew up as a member of the Ethnic Arts Institute and the world class training has truly enriched…read moremy life. I use to dance and sing with the Hula and African programs, but I gained the greatest benefits from the performance arts part of it. I was very shy and not a very good public speaker. In fact, I had horrible stage fright. But, through the nourishment of this culturally rich program, I am able to travel and have meaningful and gratifying exchanges with people from all walks of life. Even at work, I am able to conduct meetings in front of large groups and to work as a liaison for my company. I would have never even applied for the position, if I had not acquired the self-confidence from this platform. It's hard to put into words what the program has done for my life. The instructor is just beautiful and her teaching style is unparalleled.

From the owner: Sausalito's premier provider of multicultural and traditional arts enrichment programs.read more

Good classes in hand building. 360/6 weeks. Assume you will need longer as clay drying time and…read morefiring twice in the kiln (bisque firing & subsequent glaze firing) at a very nominal additional fee. They also have a non-class monthly fee (I think it's $270). Please confirm prices and hours on their website.

Beautiful pottery. I love my three fish plates; I keep candles on them when I'm not serving on…read morethem. My dear friend gave me a gorgeous asparagus plate. Lorna, the artist, is a sweetheart and her work is just gorgeous. I will pass them down to my children, that's how beautiful her pieces are.

I couldn't be more ecstatic with my experience with Daryl and his Salty Strings Studio. I've…read morealways wanted to learn electric guitar but have procrastinated forever. I finally decided to do something about it and luckily I found Salty Strings. He keeps our sessions fun by teaching me the basics and also how to play riffs from my favorite bands. I honestly love it and look forward to my lessons.

From the owner: Salty Strings Guitar Studio offers one-on-one private lessons for guitar, bass and ukulele taught…read moreby instructor Daryl Bond. ​ Daryl's positive approach to teaching makes learning guitar a fun, enjoyable experience for his students. Daryl works together with his students to build a repertoire of music they want to learn while developing fundamental musicianship skills such as rhythm, scales, chords, improvisation and sight-reading along the way. No two students are alike, which is why lessons are customized to suit each individual student's interests, goals and experience level. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned shredder, Daryl will help you take your playing to the next level. ​