Gretchen is super personable and easy to talk with. My fiancé and I take lessons with Bobo. She's…read moresweet and kind and makes us look forward to every lesson. She takes the time to explain technique and music theory but finds a way to make it fun and engaging. She cares about our input and our interests. I honestly feel lucky to have found a teacher that makes each lesson so enjoyable.

Gretchen Sterling is by far the best piano teacher I have ever had. All of my previous teachers…read morehad great resumes, including one with an M.A. from USC and another who graduated from Peabody Conservatory. However, none of my teachers really taught me technique. In contrast, Gretchen can demonstrate how to move fingers and hands for every imaginable situation; and she gives invaluable advice for how to turn passages into mini-exercises for more efficient practice. While a student of Gretchen's I have managed to pass the ABRSM Grade 7 piano exam and Grade 6 theory exam. If your teacher just assigns you pieces like homework assignments and little else, then consider switching to Gretchen.

From booking to day of entertainment communication is great. Our HOA has used Ohana of Polynesia a…read morefew times and look forward to booking them again in the summer. If you're planning a luau this is who you need to book.

I hosted a Luau in July! They absolutely did an amazing job! They were punctual and were the star…read moreof the Luau.

The magic that is Drew Blues Shoes is something every child should get to witness. Heck even as an…read moreadult seeing those little faces light up and the sound of laughter filling the room when he is performing is pure well magic. I've hired Drew multiple times for shows at my preschool. All ages loved it and he is always able to keep their attention which isn't easy at those young ages. He is great to deal with, easy to schedule and an absolute breath of fresh air in a world were magic often seems to be hard to find. He also has a very interactive show so kids feel very involved and seen. Well done Drew Blue Shoes you are amazing at what you do and thank you.

Highly recommend Drew Blue Shoes! He came to our preschool and did a fantastic show for 80 kids,…read moreages 2-5, and they loved it! He was funny, engaging, and so patient and kind with the kids. His 30 min show was entertaining and perfect for preschoolers. He's also very great to work with and scheduling was very easy.

Vick performed as Professor Snape at our twin boys' 8th birthday party. He was amazing to work…read morewith, especially in light of the commute required. We were so lucky he agreed to drive well outside of his usual area to perform. His illusions were mesmerizing, and he expertly handled a room full of inquisitive and skeptical kids by getting most of them involved in his performance. He gave a great message in the end of the performance also, drawing on the themes of inclusion and acceptance from the Harry Potter stories, which the adults present also mentioned as being a highlight. We cannot say enough great things about his professionalism and performance and we would highly recommend him for any event!

We hired Vick for our wedding reception! I was thinking of a simple way to entertain older folks,…read moreyoung children, and everyone in-between -- he was the answer! Vick had a wonderful story line and great tricks that kept everyone's attention! We had some guests that are very skeptical of magic tricks, and he still blew them away! I'm so happy we had him! We ended up starting his show a little late, unfortunately, but he was incredibly patient, set-up, and mingled with a few guests while he waited! He then put on a 45-50 minute show for all of us, and included some guests, my father, and us in the show! I highly recommend him for ANY event -- weddings, birthdays (children AND adult), social events, etc. Thanks, Vick!

The Magic Duel is just that...two Magicians competing to win the title of best of the night. You…read moredo actually vote on your phone at intermission. Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips were both terrific. The one we voted for did indeed win, but they were both great! The Saturday we were there, there were two performances. We chose the 5pm one. It's a fast-paced show that kept us laughing, intrigued and highly entertained. A very fun, wonderful way to spend entertainment dollars in DC. Not a bad seat in the house! This is downstairs in the historic Mayflower Hotel, nice and close to the Farragut North Metro Stop. Definitely appropriate for all ages. Highly recommend!

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

Friendly social ballroom dance studio, more interested in having people feel comfortable dancing…read morethan worrying about competition level technique.

This is a wonderful place to learn ballroom dance and also come to the dances on Fridays. There are…read morelessons weekly on various styles of dance as well and holidays are especially fun with Red for Valentines Day, Green for St. Patrick's Day, full costume Halloween Dance and New Year's Celebration Dances. Come join in the fun and learn to dance or if you already dance, it is a great atmosphere of good times, good music and good memories. This is a no pressure dance company like many others. Just do what you like and join whatever classes and events are of interet to you! Great for all ages!

Not only did I receive exactly what I was looking for in a voice instructor, but also exactly what…read moreI *needed* to make me a better vocalist. Though Alison is a performer and a teacher, I chose Alison Rizzuto because of her voice therapy background. I figured that her knowledge of vocal physiology would be an excellent resource to help me understand what was happening inside my body as I sang. And I was right, she knows a lot! Alison's background in classical, musical theater and operatic singing was starkly in contrast to my folky "conversational" style as she called it. But it was a benefit for me. I enjoyed the challenge of singing with proper technique that also helped me expand my range, control my breathing, project and build confidence that I was on the right track. Since singing requires no physical instrument (like a guitar) to buy and learn, we sometimes feel it's easy. And to a certain degree it is. But I quickly learned that to sing well required a lot of thought, discipline and practice. And it was all worth it.

Alison is the best! I took vocal lessons from her for about a year, before my school schedule made…read moreit too difficult to manage lessons. She was lovely, encouraging and knowledgeable. Anyone I know who is looking for vocal lessons is referred to her. I continue to practice, and if I have the opportunity to resume lessons she will be the first person I turn to!

I hired DJ's of Virginia somewhat last minute after being mislead by another company about the cost…read moreof their services. DJ's of Virginia gave me a very competitive quote, and was incredibly accommodating about timing, location, etc. When they got to the party, they were prompt, prepared, and engaging. The photos turned out wonderfully! I would definitely use their services again.

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