The greatest music program- my children love making music with their teachers, their musical…read morecommunity and their family! Music and More with Kelly, llc Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, East Hanover, NJ

Pros: This place has changed me. I can't believe there…read morewas a time that I couldn't even get in front of the class. But all it takes is showing up after you've figuratively fallen on your face and you will already have progressed. Even if you sit and watch without participating, making the effort to be there instills a habit in you. You just have to do it, although sometimes that simple act of showing up seems like the hardest. What I really appreciate about the class is how the instructor, Charles, seems to tailor how he handles each student according to what they might be able to handle. He's big on "manageable steps" so you're only pushed outside of your comfort zone if he thinks you can handle it. If you can only introduce yourself, then that's all you do until you're ready to move on. If you're an actor who wants to focus on scene study, then you can work on material with a partner and perform the scene in each class with the option of participating in a showcase. Or you can do improv (my fav!). Everything is tailored to you as an individual and I think that's so important. I've met some great people and everyone is very supportive. Cons: To see progress, you have to commit. Ok I lied, that's not really a con :D Just get it over it. If you searched for acting classes, then you want to go. You just need to push yourself to show up!

I became interested in the class because of a rave review about how the teacher's individualized…read moreapproach takes into account the differing comfort levels of the students. However, I found the teacher's approach to performance anxiety rather formulaic and ineffective. In the first class, you will introduce yourself and answer questions. The next class or few classes, you will do improv. Then, at the teacher's leisure (and your expense), he will give you a scripted scene to work on. He is very lackadaisical about assigning scenes, and he typecasts regularly. The Irish student repeatedly gets the alcoholic roles, the black man gets angry male roles, the basketball player plays a basketball player, and so on. If you're a woman, I advise to pick your own scenes lest you want to be limited to relationship scenes with one-dimensional roles while watching your male classmates continually play interesting, developed characters. While he pays lip service to choice and comfort in the class, the teacher's approach is that of a dogmatic director who should not be questioned rather than that of supportive teacher. When you express discomfort with a scene or lack of understanding at his direction, he becomes rigid and confrontational and treats you as though you're being difficult and argumentative for not simply nodding in agreement. For this reason, despite his holding the class out as a safe space for people with anxiety, I would not recommend the class for overcoming stage-fright. He seemed to forget that, unlike a professional acting gig, we're paying him for a service rather than the other way around. The class does not provide any lessons on the basics of acting. When the teacher gives you a scene, he provides no instruction at all. You can labor over a scene for several weeks without direction only to have him tell you right as you're about to present your scene that your approach is completely wrong. When he does give instruction, it is vague. One time when I tried to apply his direction during the following class, he argued that I was wrong and that he had never given me such an instruction; notably, he did not bother to clear up the confusion by clarifying what his instruction had been. Several times he told me to "just read" the lines, but when I did so it would lead to frustration because what he meant was to read flatly, ignoring punctuation and emphasis, which is not how I normally read. He was resistant and cold when I would I try to approach him at the end of the class to get clarification on his feedback. I left the class completely frustrated and more confused than ever about how to act. And while other students seemed pleased with the class, I noticed that they received the same criticism class after class as they struggled to put his vague instructions into practice. If someone expressed the difficulty of trying to apply his advice, rather than provide helping words or exercises, he would say, "that's acting." Yes, we know what is acting. How about explaining how to do it? His strongest suit is, when you have finally gotten to fully act out a scene, advising you on how to make small changes in body language, pacing, and prop usage to be more convincing. Consequently, I would recommend this class to those who are already comfortable with their acting skills and want simply to get feedback on fine-tuning scenes.

Here's well marketed glorified babysitting with an inept grasp of projecting attendance at it's…read morebest. Registration is always a panic when it opens (their servers get maxed out in first minute) as it is "the only game in town" and aside from allowing you an uninterrupted workday, my kids enjoy hanging out in the cafeteria after the classes as much or more than the classes themselves. Couldn't I just pay for that? And then you're stuck for 5 years until middle school where for some reason after school programs are free and run by the DOE. HEY Mayor DiBee, LET'S INCLUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL AS WELL!!

my kids love the after school programs wingspan offers. but it can be impossible to get into the…read moreones they want. preference is, understandably, given to kids who are currently enrolled and space is limited.

My daughter started taking classes at PTW when she was 9 and had such amazing experiences. The…read moreclasses helped grow her self-confidence so much and she made great friends there. The environment was always warm and non-competitive. At PTW kids are encouraged to try new things and supported by great teachers and each other. The NYC Showcase was her favorite program of all. The time spent with other kids, preparing and rehearsing was a great bonding experience, and the finished product each year was spectacular. Dean Kravitz, the director, shows interest in each child and oversees their learning and growth. We were at other schools before finding PTW and they couldn't compare. My daughter continued at PTW until she graduated from high school, 9 years in total, and great memories.

At this point basically just expensive day care. Despite prices that you might expect from an elite…read moreprep school all you are getting is babysitting and "fun" for your kids. The owners are very pushy. Always trying to get you to sign up for more. Ultimately my kid had made more connections through one summer at Papermill than she ever did here. Not to mention their pathetic go fund me they posted to raise money for a new location. When you are charging people tens of thousands of dollars for classes you don't expect to have a school put up a go fund me... https://www.gofundme.com/f/ptw-capital-improvement-fund

Rich is very patient and allows you to learn at your own pace. He has a good method of teaching and…read moreprovides a lot of insight to everything related to music. If you want to take your guitar playing to a new level and get inspiration, Rich is the one to go to. Not only is he a great teacher, he is a really talented musician.

My feelings about guitar lessons with Rich? FANTASTIC! He's one of the most effective teachers, in…read moreany subject, I've ever encountered. Whether you're picking up the guitar for the first time as a young (or less young) lad or lass, or you've been playing for decades and want to improve, you might do very well to consider lessons with Rich Fusco. I certainly have. His professors at DePaul University's School of Music (Chicago) and Berklee College of Music (Boston) were, quite literally, among the best musicians in the world. With Rich, you can benefit from their vast musical experience without having to move to Chicago or Boston for a music degree. He also focuses on very important practical aspects of what he learned as a successful, working musician. He's friendly, gives 110%, always there when you show up (literally and figuratively), costs less, and really helps you become a better guitar player, quickly. What more can you ask for? I can't wait for my next lesson!

We're starting our baby here, as we moved from one town to Cedar Knolls. Joanne and the staff are…read morekind and welcoming. It's a smaller facility with no frills - but, honestly, what does a 10 month old need other than attention and some food. :) We like that the staff all seems genuine and kind, and the other children we observed looked happy and engaged. We look forward to seeing our baby blossom here.

I've been taking my children here since 2013. The staff is caring and they take precautions to keep…read morethe children safe. Before choosing Kings Kids, I did my research and went to see 3 other daycares. I felt so safe choosing Kings Kids and I cant say enough good things about Miss Joanne and her staff! The religious aspect is an added Bonus!!