"As good as it gets" indeed!…read more I studied piano with Mary for ten years (starting when I was 5) and voice for three years (starting when I was 12). While she takes music seriously and helps you to become the best musician you can be, she never loses sight of what's really important: music should bring joy to your life! While her standards and expectations (for both herself and her students) are very high, she understood me well enough to know when to push and when to back off just a bit. Lessons with Mary taught me much more than just how to read music and play the piano. She taught me how to break down big challenges into manageable pieces, how to set a goal and reach it (auditions, auditions, auditions), how to manage performance nerves, how to recover from a poor performance ("learn from it and let it go"), and how to deal with the ups and downs of life (remember, we were together for 10 years). She was my biggest critic (although always constructively) and my biggest cheerleader. Whether you want to gain admission to a prestigious music school and become a professional musician (as some of her students have done) ,or just be a really good musician who enjoys playing "just for fun", Mary can help you get there.

What I really appreciated about studying with Mary is that she taught me valuable lessons about…read moreboth music and life. One concept I particularly remember learning is that it is okay to not be perfect. I had always been under the impression that it is imperative to get every single note right, so I would often get frustrated when I missed notes. I finally broke down during one of my lessons and started crying. When I told Mary why I was upset, I feared that she would be disappointed in me, but then she gave me a completely new perspective on playing the piano-- the idea that it's not all about the notes but rather more about the musicality. Mary explained that what's more important is creating the mood of the music; a pianist's interpretation of the piece is what truly excites the audience. She began guiding me through various movement exercises in order to allow me to be more expressive, and I appreciated how patient and encouraging she was during the process. Over time, as I embraced the idea of musicality more, I realized I had never had so much fun playing the piano. In fact, being more expressive actually made it easier for me to get the notes right as well, since there was less tension in my body. On the whole, I became a better musician. But more importantly, I changed my outlook on life in general. During that same pivotal piano lesson, Mary told me that just as it's okay if a few notes are wrong here and there, it's okay if not everything is perfect in life--it's about making the most of whatever comes your way and focusing on the big picture. And just as I began to feel less stressed about playing the piano, I began to feel less stressed in general. I started learning to keep a positive attitude in everything I do, knowing that I will be successful in the long term as long as I try my hardest. I stopped worrying about every small thing in life, which made me feel much better as a person. I'm very grateful for all of the support and encouragement Mary has given me. Because of my experiences in her studio, I've learned to consider playing the piano more in terms of artistry, and I've learned to pick myself up from the obstacles that appear in my life--lessons that I will carry with me as I move on into the future.

Easy selection and great knowledge of sales by Jun at the west Bloomfield store! Also, Juan and…read moreAndrew delivered the washer and dryer, installed quickly and also explained stuff about the products! Excellent service and delivery!

I was guided to Big George's Clearence Center in Ann Arbor…read more And was greeted by Patty Kerentoff. She is a very knowledgeable salesperson who showed me several appliances that were slightly damaged. This didn't bother me as the prices reflected this and a refrigerator magnet would do a good job hiding the blemish anyway. I will definitely make a return visit in the future!

A special place. A treasure in Ann Arbor. Will remind you of the way Ann Arbor used to be. Enjoy…read moretheir wonderful collection of interesting merchandise!

This is an AWESOME store. The prices are great, and the VALUE is tremendous. If you are in the…read moremarket for jewelry - say, for example, a diamond ring? - come here first! Vintage jewelry is beautiful and a MUCH better value than modern jewelry. I would recommend this store to anyone interested in vintage jewelry, hatpins, china, small vintage boxes, furniture, or quilts. It's worth flying to Detroit, renting a car, and driving to the store!

Staff was super friendly and helped adjust the action on my guitar! Will be coming back.read more

I had a great experience at Music Go Round. This was the only store within 100 miles of me that had…read morea particular instrument I was interested in, a Yamaha 604FM. I called them the day prior and spent 17 minutes on the phone talking to an employee that took a lot of time to go over all the details and history of the instrument, then plugged it in and played it for a while before coming back to give me their assessment. The employee had a great attitude and provided incredible customer service. He offered to put it on hold so I could check it out, and the next day I drove over an hour to check it out. Upon parking outside the store I noticed a few bad reviews for the store, so after getting my hands on the bass I point blank asked all the employees about those reviews, which I know was unexpected and jarring. Without taking offense they addressed all of those reviews and the supposed issues for an extended period of time, and after hearing their side and being a good judge of character, I was completely put at ease. I traded in my old bass and got a price that was higher than I was expecting. They are very transparent about how they price and pay out for used instruments. I felt it was more than fair, and I put the trade in value towards the Yamaha. As i said, I live far from there, so I knew going in if I had ANY concerns I would leave without the bass, because problems would mean a 2+ hour round trip to deal with them, but I truly felt like I was getting a great deal from good people. If anything happens down the line I will update the review, but for now, 5 stars, great experience.

Small but charming vintage and antiques shop on the super cute Cross St in Ypsilanti's historic…read moredepot town. Stopped in while walking off a heavy lunch nearby, and had fun browsing the nooks and crannies. It looks very small when you first walk in, but they make good use of every bit of space and fit a lot of items in. I mostly liked looking at the clothing and jewelry. While I didn't end up buying anything, I was glad I stopped in. Personally, given the small size, I probably wouldn't make a trip just for this store, but it's a nice option to pop into when already in the area.

I was looking for some 1920s accessories and the man working at Fantasy Attic recommended I go to…read moreApple Annie's (aka Jim MacDonald's). I was reluctant to visit. Why? Two things you should know about me: 15 years later I still look like a teen and wear cut-off gloves, and, I have the ballerina's grace of a bull in a china shop. This pretty much bars me from any antique store explorations. So when I hear "antique" in the name, I automatically think I'll be unwelcome. Apple Annie's turned all my expectations right on their noggin'. The two women working here are magnificent. They immediately welcomed us. I browsed without feeing judged or patrolled. The place itself is cozy without feeling cluttered - the walls are a warm yellow. Please forgive my photographs because they don't do any justice to the beauty of the merchandise or the layout of the store. They have everything from civil war era items to stuff from the 1980s - prices range from a couple bucks to $500+. There are books to dvds to clothing to shoes to jewelry to glasses to postcards to furniture. I find things to be VERY reasonably priced. Many times I've picked up items, flipped them around expecting a cost I can't afford, and then being very pleasantly surprised to see that I can! Although I had the genuine intent of buying a fur cape and thus tried many on, Linda and Lynn (they even introduced themselves later!) didn't seem at all concerned whether or not I was going to actually buy something. This I liked a lot. Unfortunately, the piece I fell in love with was way out my price range (justly so). I am, however, already musing on how I can save up money for the buy in the future. A truly superb collection of hand-selected objects with wonderful shopkeepers. I come here to see what's new (nice things get snagged mighty quick so don't sleep!) and pretty much anytime I need a gift for any friend who appreciates old beautiful things. What a treasure trove.

Anderson's has been my go-to paint store for 40 years, since we built our house. Bob Jr was of…read moregreat assistance in our choosing paints, colors, and stains. Recently we had a mini-crisis in our master bedroom, needing an exact match to the paint to repair the damage. Co-owner John spent at least 30 minutes, and came up with a PERFECT MATCH, saving us hours and additional stress to fix the problem. So thankful. The customer service is consistently excellent, the quality of the paints excellent, and the monthly sales help the pocketbook. Highly recommend!

Great neighborhood paint store. Always helpful and very friendly, plus they love dogs!read more

love this place ! I come here regularly for nose piercings and gauges and I love the variety of…read morejewelry they have ! They also have a variety of other stuff that alternative and edgy that I admire! Staff is super helpful and nice as well !

Doesn't back broken products…read more Sold faulty plugs to us and instead of just replacing it lied and said we didn't buy them from there even though we had the bank transaction and the associate remembered selling wood plugs. Would highly recommend anywhere else. Owner is just lying to cover herself. We had no reason to make anything up or start any drama after going to this shop with good experiences for ages. Update: Never deleted a review or changed our account once. You just kept lying on google so I had to keep updating to address those lies, same here. He only purchased one pair of plugs in that size, sorry you don't even know your own products, must suck to be that inept.

I stopped by the VIP vape shop on Stard Rd & Plymouth. I was looking for a new vape because my…read moresmock Nords battery quit. He showed me the Smock Nova . I specifically asked him if it went over 30 watts and he said yes. He said it was like the Smock notd which goes to 80 watts. I get home and set it up and guess what. It only goes to 30 watts. I didn't have my glasses with me so I had to rely on the integrity of the store rep. He tried to weasel out of the statement he made about saying it was way over 30 watts. So now I'm being blatantly lied to. So I call, he says he has to call his boss because I wanted an exchange. Nope!! The owner said no I couldn't exchange it because it was opened. He said he would give me a discount if I purchased another one!!! They didn't even give me the disabled veterans military discount!! I I have received nothing but ignorance and under trained employees. Now he gets two purchases for his employees incompetence.!!! Nice. Thx for ripping me off.

If you want to get defective products! Go here, twice they sold me vape pens that didn't work. The…read morelast one cost me over $200 there. And yes it didn't work and they didn't care. Told me to take it up with the manufacturer because it wasn't there problem. Horrible customer service and people! Oh yeah not to mention, that $211 vape I bought from them, only costs $160 EVERYWHERE else!