Music is life! It has been a part of my life even before I was born. I love dancing, listening and…read moreanything that has music. I believe music stirs the soul, and its gift can never be taken away. All of my family has a passion for music and my niece and nephew have taken music lessons here. Highly recommend.

Had first guitar lesson and evaluation w the owner, Alex, and was assigned to an instructor based…read moreon schedule and availability. This is going to be great journey and am really looking forward to getting started. Oh Wait...ok, that was Thursday. Friday, I auditioned and joined a band (vocals), so by Sunday, I called the Center and switched to a vocal coach. Had my first session wtih Chris McCall last week and LOVE IT! Convenient parking directly across the street. The center is one block from Main Street, in downtown Ann Arbor. Classes are 30 mins, they bill you for the month upfront and I can see why. It secures your spot with your instructor and keeps people from totally flaking out on their lesson, leaving the instructor high and dry. Schedules are flexible and the people are friendly.

"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.

My Yamaha CVP-809 was priced more than competitively, I feel almost bad that I got such a great…read moredeal. They took my CVP-309 in trade and gave me top dollar for it. Delivery was smooth and without a hitch and I love this piano so much and it felt great getting it locally

The King family have always given so much to our community, not just selling pianos and music, but…read morea suppying recital venue for teachers and students, studios for teaching, advice on pianos and referrals of piano movers and tuners. They are the backbone of Ann Arbor's musical community. They offer free recitals for teachers and students to perform. I worked directly with Dick King while raising money for the St Andrews piano. He gave us a generously reasonable price, and waited forever for the church to pay, even after the piano was delivered. The King family are kind souls and rock of our community.

Just picked up my guitar that I've had for a few years but could never get it to play the way I…read morewanted. It's an hour and a half drive for me but I'm a repeat customer and knew the drive would be worth it. Honestly...I have no real idea what makes a guitar sound/feel better, but they sure do. If you need quality work performed on your guitar there's no one better than David & Hesh.

I am new to the guitar world, and I wanted to make sure the action on my Martin was set correctly…read more I can't recommend this business more highly. Friendly, knowledgeable, and obviously a highly skilled craftsman. Took the time to explain what was going on with my instrument even though it didn't need work. He even fitted the end pin for me. Highly recommended.

I used two of IHL's services--one was great, the other unbelievably, shockingly bad…read more First, I did their LSAT prep testing curriculum and was paired with an amazing, patient, engaged tutor. He was always available to text and really, really knew his stuff. Then, to get more clarity on the admissions process, I signed up for an admissions counseling session with the managing partner Mayssoun Bydon. I was shocked by how big a waste of time and money this was. It's an incredibly expensive service, at around $500 an hour. I had prepared a long list of questions and wanted to use that time as effectively as possible. Not only did she show up over 25 minutes(!) late for the session, she was remarkably unengaged and gave information that was more than unhelpful. I was shocked by her lack the lack of professionalism she exhibited for someone with such a good reputation. I asked about the character and the experience of what it would be like to go to different law schools, and she told me just to look at their rankings "and that would tell me the vast majority of what I needed to know". I asked with my scores what schools I should be applying for, and she told me University of Illinois, University of Iowa, etc. I told her this wasn't right, and that my GPA seemed lower than it actually was bc I went to an undergrad school known for its lack of grade inflation. She told me this didn't matter, and that I shouldn't bother with top schools. Well, I ended up getting accepted into schools in the T-14. If I followed her advice I would have missed a massive opportunity. Also, she asked me if I had any personal connections to any of the top schools. I told her that my great uncle had been a janitor at the Unicersity of Chicago. She insinuated that I should lie and say he was my grandfather on the application. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

From the owner: The Institute for Higher Learning (IHL) is one of the country's premier boutique educational…read moreconsulting firms. We provide highly personalized service and create customized, one-on-one tutoring and consulting programs for each client in order to maximize their potential and achieve their academic and professional goals. Our services include: * Expert tutoring for LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, USMLE, Bar Exam, and other board exams. * Subject tutoring for high school and undergraduate classes. * Tutoring for law school and medical school courses. We also offer a unique Law School Skills program for students entering law school. * Comprehensive, cover-to-cover consulting services for college and graduate school admission. We work with a limited number of students each application cycle with phenomenal success. * Academic and professional support for students in high school, college and graduate school. This includes assistance with selecting courses and academic programs as well as guidance on applications to jobs, internships, residency programs and clerkships. * Specialized support for students with disabilities, including obtaining academic and testing accommodations, tutoring, time management, and study skills. IHL has offices in New York City and in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thankfully, you don't have to live near us to take advantage of our services. We work remotely with a large number of students from all around the country via platforms like Skype and WizIQ.