My daughter has taken a few kids classes and loved them…read more I did the intro to sewing and was so impressed with what I made, having never used a machine previously. We were taught how to make the I item look pretty professional.

Love love love Moving Thread. I have done a parent/child class where we each made a bag. Was…read moreempowering to learn how to use a sewing machine and actually make something useful from raw materials. My child has done the Fashion Camp in the summer twice and loved it both times. So cool for her to be able to design and then create her own clothes. Has opened up a whole world for her. I intend to take more classes for myself to refine my skills. Super fun, and super valuable.

Great setup, super sound ! Steve is a brilliant actor, just…read moreworking with him as a scene partner will elevate your audition. He's a total pro so every minute of your time is productive. It's a really smart investment if you want to up level a self tape!

What I love about this place as they were able to fit me in at the last moment, which was great…read morecause sometimes auditions are last moment and good quality, taping, and good coaching. I will totally be back.

Cant get through to this person. Voicemail says box is full and hangs up? no e-mail nothing. What a…read morewaste of time

If you're looking for a safe and responsible driving instructor, this is the right place. The…read moreinstructor really cares of his students and puts effort to help his students improve their driving skills. Also, he's very patient with students while teaching!

I highly recommend Paul Schackman's acting classes to actors at all levels of experience and…read morecomfort. I've been working with Paul for over a year now, and put simply, I love coming to class. I had never taken an acting class (aside from a 6 week class when I was 12) but have always felt drawn to the craft and I could not have found a better teacher, guide, and mentor than Paul. Now, I can confidently call myself an actor. He has helped me tremendously to find parts of myself I didn't know were there, to improve my acting and confidence and he has done so with an exploratory, playful, and encouraging approach. I feel safe 'playing' in class with different choices and his direction is always on point and transformative. Paul has also helped me navigate the industry and I go to him when I have a question or need direction. I am now repped by an awesome top commercial agent and looking forward to expanding my career in this beautifully challenging industry. It all started with Paul. As a bonus, classes are on Zoom. I find this to be the best medium for convenience, traffic and life and it doesn't take away from the experience. You actually get really focused one on one time with Paul without distractions as everyone else is on mute and off camera while you work. I love it.

Paul is not only a master of the craft of acting and teaching acting, but he is also a master of…read morethe craft of coaching actors. I've tried a lot of different studios over the last 5 years while living in LA and I was really struggling to find my acting home. There are so many techniques and studios who set up a program that benefits them but I don't know how much they actually think about you as an individual. In contrast, I know that Paul thinks about each and every one of his students and is truly invested in their success. He knows how to adapt to each person's acting ability and personality while teaching a simple approach that especially helps in the world in which we actors are trying to get work today. He cuts to the truth. It also makes me happy to see my classmates improve each week. The feedback he gives is fair, easy to understand and will help you grow and produce great work. If you're serious and want to be working, I highly recommend giving his class a shot.

A very historic institution in Pasadena. A little hidden gem that offers enrichment to the…read morecommunity.

Sugoi! I am soooooooo disappointed! NO! NOT Soteru Gakuin, but fact that I went to Uni High…read more(University High School) within stone throw of this area! Here I am Nikkei myself, plus I was new member of now former NSA (Nichiren Shoshu Academy, now simply SGI-USA, and NST) one (now two since 1991) organisation based in Tokyo, and I NEVER set foot in this area! Little Osaka now known, I could have joined teen and youth group at Buddhist Church (despite being Nichiren Buddhist as I assume this church to be Nembutsu). I never had opportinuty to eat at any restaurant or Sushiya, visit mangaya, giant robot shop, or shop at Nijiya Supa either! Now I live in Northern California. San Francisco has largest Nihonmachi in America, but still small compared to our community in Southern California! (Nihonmachi no longer strictly Japanese as many Chinese and Korean moved in)! However next time I come to Southern California, I have to visit Soteru, and other Japanese community in Los Angeles area as well! Oh yes! I want to visit (and if I move there to SoCal, as to volunteer) at Soteru Gakuin (Japanese Institute of Sawtelle) as well! Thank you!

My son has been training at Gary Spatz's The Playground, and the growth we have witnessed has been…read morenothing short of remarkable. Through improv, scene study, and commercial sessions, he has developed skills I never expected to see so quickly. His Junior Varsity class with Gayla Goehl has been a highlight, and he genuinely loves showing up every single week. What sets Gayla apart is her philosophy. She has a gift for helping each student discover their own authentic voice rather than molding them into someone else's idea of a performer. She meets every kid exactly where they are, and the confidence my son has built under her guidance carries far beyond the stage. Gayla creates a space where he feels comfortable asking questions, talking openly, and truly being himself. Her warmth makes her more than a coach. She is a trusted mentor. As a parent, knowing your child has that kind of support system is invaluable. She does not push. She inspires. Her advice has been spot-on every time, and her open-door approach makes both students and parents feel like they are truly part of a community. Highly recommend Gayla and The Playground to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow, thrive, and love the process.

I have to say--I love The Playground. I've always wanted to pursue acting in some form, and I'm so…read moreglad I found this place. I originally discovered it for my son and kept asking if they offered adult classes. At the time, they didn't--but recently I got an email that they finally are! I started taking classes with Gayla a few months ago, and I truly can't say enough good things. Tuesday nights have become something I genuinely look forward to every week. It's not just fun--it's therapeutic, challenging, and way more fulfilling than I ever expected. Gayla is an incredible teacher. She really pushes you, is honest in the best way, and creates such a supportive environment to grow. Easily one of the best teachers I've ever had. If you've been thinking about trying acting, just go for it.

John is a true problem solver and is always readily available to assist. He helped overhaul my work…read moredatabase and set up my new system seamlessly. He is a professional through and through and I would highly recommend him. He knows his stuff and is a wiz on a Mac and well versed on Apple products.

I highly endorse John and the work he does. Great people…read moreskills to help explain to the layman how the technical things work so it makes sense, if you care to know, and I do. He was prompt and professional for our appointment. He did everything on my punch list including transferring and retiring one iMac to setting up another, optimizing my iPhone storage and privacy settings, updating MacBook, and wiping old hard drives to recycle...he does it all and knows his business. I would recommend him for any IT related issues.

Unsanitary and is under investigation by the VA and several Congress members . They don't care for…read morethe veterans and are only concerned with receiving payments from the VA

This used to be an organization that was interested in housing Vets. I have housed about eight…read moreveterans from this organization and except for two the experience was very positive. Now, with all this hoopla regarding homeless vets, I have yet to receive a call back. I've called three times and sent pics to one person so maybe we're not appropriate.

If you want to learn how to DJ, I'll admit there are many schools and resources out there to do so…read more--BUT-- if you want to join a vibrant and loving community you're going to want to come to Scratch! Started by Jam Master Jay with headquarters in Brooklyn, Scratch not only carries some serious weight but tons of history. The LA location is the place where your girl learned to fine tune her DJing skills and met the best mentors in life! Rev, 4tify & Gravity are TRUE pioneers in the industry and have a wealth of knowledge to share. They're patient, kind but most of all want the best for you so they'll make you work for it but it's worth it! Would def recommend to check out. Whether it's the intro class or 6 month course (like I took) you'll get what you pay for and that's the best reward anyone can ask for.

Scratch DJ Academy gave my daughter an amazing first private lesson experience. She was completely…read morethrilled from start to finish and came away excited, encouraged, and eager to learn more. The instructor made the lesson fun, welcoming, and easy to follow, which was perfect for her first time. It was wonderful to see her so engaged and inspired. We're very grateful for such a positive introduction to DJing