My 8 y/o daughter has been taking piano lessons from J. Shelby for about 9 months now. It has been…read morea wonderful experience for her. She has learned so much in a short amount of time. She is playing and writing some of her own songs now. J. Shelby is a wonderful teacher with a fun and gentle approach. He is encouraging but does not push too much-which is just the right balance to keep kids engaged. My daughter looks forward to her lessons and practices on her own at home. Due to J. Shelby's approach, she does not see it as a chore or burden. Instead finds it fun and enjoyable. I am not sure she would have made this much progress or found so much joy if not for her instructor. I highly recommend J. Shelby as a music teacher. Also the space is warm, cozy, and comfortable while waiting during your child's lesson.

My daughter has been taking drum lessons from Jeff Campitelli at 851 Music Studio in Benicia…read moreCalifornia the last 10 months and never played before. Here she is performing for her guests at her own grad party.

great dance studio to go to , very friendly and understanding people, kids here are learn how to…read morebehave and have a great mindset of being a team player. the competition team is great as well , you don't have to go out of California for the competition and dance class don't cost a lot , an very affordable especially if you have a bad finance or have other kids in different activities.

My daughter has been with All City Dance since she was 2 years old. She is now 4 and continues to…read morelove going to dance class. Miss Lorrie and her assistants really care about the students and make learning ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop fun! Also, the classes are really convenient for parents who work during the day since they are in the evenings. If you have little ones who love to dance, you should definitely check out All City Dance!

i have been dancing with Ta'ere Tia'i for almost 12 years and in those years they've never failed…read moreto make me feel special. every birthday i've ever had has been celebrated with them, even when my dad passed they didn't hesistate to come and be by my families side. Ta'ere Tia'i is more than a dance studio it's a forever family that i'm greatful to have so if you are reading this and thinking about joining i suggest you do!! from the teachers, to the students, to the families you meet it's something that you don't get to experience often and joining ta'ere tia'i will give you the experience you deserve like the one ive had for the past 12 years

I have been dancing with this studio for a little over 2 years. It all started with my daughter who…read morehas always loved to dance. A friend from school told us about the school, so I brought my daughter in for a trial class. She loved it so much we signed her up right away. Not too long after, I noticed that a lot of the parents are very involved with the group. Some of them dance, others play instruments and some help with costumes and events. A couple of the moms invited me to take a class, but I remember trying Tahitian in high school and never quite picked it up. However, the whole culture at the studio is like a family. Knowing that I could bring my kids, I decided to try it out because I needed some form of exercise. Never did I imagine I would be two years in and still loving it. I went from just dancing as exercise to being able to perform in front of people, which I have always been scared to do. The best part of the studio is all the people from the owners/teachers to the families involved. There are no egos or people trying to outdo one another. Everyone is uplifting, supportive and helpful. And just like the name suggests, it is more than a studio, it is a cultural arts center. We are not just taught dances. We are taught the language, the meaning of the songs we dance and even how to make our own costumes. Plus, you are able to participate as much as you like. If you don't want to perform, you are not forced to do so. They even have special classes where they teach you how to play different instruments. There are even fitness classes like Zumba. Of course, right now due to COVID things are different, and extra precautions need to be taken, so we do not have gatherings like prior. However, I highly recommend this studio for anyone who loves the Tahitian culture or just loves to dance.

Fun, innovative and energetic. If you're looking for a teacher that can making learning music fun…read moreand something to look forward to, Phil's it. Hesitant? Keep reading. I hadn't touched a piano for 20+ years and was asked to play for our church for when the pianist was gone. I was classically trained from 1st to 6th grade. I had to relearn by myself but really wanted to refresh and learn some things I didn't know before and get retaught. Our pastor at the time suggested Phil. Although we did zoom, and I know if it was in person it would have been a lot better, Phil made it work. He had top-notch experience with the technology since COVID made everyone go virtually. The lessons were phenomenal. My lessons were focused on gospel and church music but I learned things like octave-chord, relearning scales (I needed this desperately), playing by ear and my FAVORITE improvisation. I didn't think you can "learn" or "teach" improv but Phil did. He even stated that he wished he recorded our lesson. Although our lessons were limited (just the summer every week), I still utilize everything he has taught me. I am regularly playing the piano now for our church for 3 services a week. It has been an incredible improvement and a lot of it is thanks to Phil. Seek him out and he'll teach you more than you would ever expect. If he does this for adults-- I know for a FACT he can do this with kids.

Loved that my son got to experience piano and his delightful teachers! He went here for a year or…read moreso but we were unable to continue. His teacher Ms. Mindy and Mr. Phil were awesome and the tuition is fair. I wish the school were closer as it would be more convenient.

It's hard to find a good DJ for an event. Sure, you'll find plenty of guys out there who will…read moresimply play music from their laptops or their CDJ decks, but does it flow well? Is the DJ keeping people on the dance floor? A lot of guys out there are charging a bunch just to play music. If you're looking for some quality music for your live event (with a guaranteed packed dance floor), definitely hit up DJ Jaleco. Jaleco has been a professional DJ for many years now. And when I say professional, I don't simply mean that he's some amateur DJ that plays music for people whenever. He has years of actual experience DJing, from big venues to personal events such as wedding receptions and private parties. He definitely know what it takes to get people into the music. He's got DJing down to an art. He's been the DJ at several events that I've been to and he has never disappointed. Some people call themselves DJs just because they can play MP3s from a laptop. Jaleco is a legit turntable artist. He always gets a good feel from the crowd, and he's able to put together playlists on the fly. And he DEFINITELY keeps the dance floor packed. All in all, DJ Jaleco is a DJ that will definitely keep your party going and live, no matter what the event or venue. The next time you're in need of a DJ, definitely hit him up. You won't be disppointed and you'll DEFINITELY get your money's worth.

Excellent DJ. Here were a few things that were important for me…read more - On time - Equipment up to date and reliable - Sounchecked the venue to make sure everything was super official - Highly skilled at his craft - Very friendly and easy to work with He is worth every dollar and his musical prowess was clearly seen by how he handled himself on the 1s and 2s. Did I mention he can cut really well? His scratching is some of the best I've heard in a really long time, but he didn't overdo it as some DJs have the habit of doing. If you want your party to get moving and you want people to tell you it was the best party they've been to all year, there is only one DJ for the job! Book Jaleco right now. I was very very impressed and my guests still are talking about it!

Love the new AD. She has a vision of bringing a solid classical ballet training program to…read moreSolano/Napa area for both serious students and for students who love ballet but want to pursue other goals. Boys are welcome as well! The new AD is well educated in Pilates and classical ballet. We felt very welcomed! Ashleigh is a fantastic and experienced teacher. It's a joy to find someone of her expertise on this side of the bridge.

My daughter, age 7, has been attending BBT since 2012 and I couldn't be more pleased with the…read moreprogram. The first thing I worried about with enrolling my daughter in a ballet program was exposing her an unhealthy environment. I had - in the past - the displeasure of being around a large group of young dancers from a San Francisco ballet school. These kids were consistently rude and self-centered. Some even had developed eating issues. That is not what you will get here. The older girls are not only wonderful dancers, but they get to know the younger girls during the productions. This creates a wonderful community within the school. And there isn't a single waif among them. They are all healthy, athletic young ladies. My daughter is getting a chance to learn ballet, perform on stage, and build a healthy sense of self. I don't think I could ask for more.

When we moved to Napa 11 years ago from Marin, we did our due diligence on the best ballet training…read morein Napa Valley. NRDC hands down provides the best ballet education in the Valley. In addition, it is the only ballet company in the Valley that is successful enough as a company to present the full-length Nutcracker Ballet, every year for the past 18 years. This is an impressive production and a beloved gift to the community at large. The positive impact that NRDC has had on our girls, as well as the extended company of dancers, is evident to all who meet them. They are some of the most focused, hardworking, loyal, supportive kids you will ever meet. Whether they choose to go on and dance professionally or not, the life skills learned at NRDC are hard to replicate. What might work for a young child does not always translate into their tween and teen years. Ballet is hard, and it takes commitment, you have to sacrifice a lot for your passion, just ask Misty Copeland. If it isn't right for your child or your family, that's okay - but let there be no mistake, NRDC continues to be the best ballet education in the Valley with countless students who continue to excel both in life and dance after NRDC.

My opinion. I am sure the dance school will try to punish but I feel like leaving this comment. Any…read moreschool expressing "xx (student) is weak" is not education. The dance school used to be good for younger kids to learn ballet. It has mainly a single instructor and another temp instructor. The main instructor runs the place (non-profit). It looks like she has preferred students who always flatter no matter what and she has unpreferred students whom she does not care much about. When she feels good, she overly flatters preferred students. When she does not feel good, she blames other students - her communication gets unreasonably hurtful to kids in front and behind. It goes on and on. I feel it is not the student's fault. Those come from the body structure, forcing unreasonable ways on the body. A visiting instructor disagree with her teaching and pointed out it is not a safe way to dance. The timing of having point is another example - it is rushed to have it but physicians did not recommend it. Parents are having a hard time pushing back and forth between "Do it now" from the instructor and "Too early" from the physicians. Any discussions come back with humiliation, "you should withdraw from the school" or "will not choose you in the next Nutcracker (or recital)." The instructor does try to balance saying "I care about you" while she continues blaming the student. The attitude is very depressing. The students are small kids and teenagers. In my opinion, the school must realize it is unhealthy and inappropriate for younger kids.

We hired DJ Brette to DJ and sing at our Xmas party. They came early to setup and able to do an…read moreexcellent job to entertain all our guests! The Karaoke was a hit, especially after everyone had a few drinks! We would definitely use them again for future events at our home.

Ken was amazing with helping my 10 years anniversary flows very well. He meet up with us at our…read moreplace to planning meetings and having a layout where the band will be. He had great suggestions on the timeline. He is very easy to work with. He help me pick and coordinate a band who his daughter was a fanatic singer. They executed the music so nicely. She sang all Romaric songs for my 1920-1940's them. Nice job team!