Joel is one of my absolute favorite swing teachers. His Lindy classes at Dancetime are great, the…read moreHep Spot sessions are cool, and my wife even got us a private lesson with him on my birthday that was really fun and helped us to hone our technique. If you're into swing, especially if you're interested in getting beyond the basic step into some more advanced dancing, find Joel to help you out! You won't be disappointed.

Seriously the best teachers I have taken classes with. I am grateful to live in San Diego and be…read moreable to learn from them.

Went in for a dirty bingo night after the recommendation of a friend and it was pretty fun. The…read morestaff was friendly and the night's host was engaging for something I typically don't go out for haha

Good: No cover, but some bands have one. Good: there are excellent tacos sold on their patio. I've…read moreheard playing dirt bingo is a lot of fun here, but I haven't played. The night we visited, there was a heavy medal band playing, so we left early. I would visit again, but I'd make sure the band plays the type of music I enjoy listening to. The service was okay.

Kevin of Saxophone Music San Diego was one of the highlights of our daughter's wedding! From the…read moremoment he started playing, he created an incredible atmosphere that our family and guests absolutely loved. What made Kevin stand out was how interactive he was. He didn't just stay in one place--he walked throughout the venue, mingled with our guests, and happily took requests, making everyone feel like they were part of the performance. His talent, professionalism, and warm personality were evident all evening, and we received countless compliments about him from our guests. If you're looking for an amazing saxophone player who will truly elevate your event, I can't recommend Kevin of Saxophone Music San Diego highly enough. He helped make our daughter's wedding unforgettable, and we are so grateful he was part of our special day. Thank you, Kevin!

If you're looking for live sax music in Southern California, Kevin is amazing! He helped me plan…read morethe perfect birthday surprise for my boyfriend and went above and beyond from the very beginning. He asked about the flow of the surprise, what attire would fit the evening, and what my boyfriend's favorite songs were. It was actually Kevin's idea to come around the corner playing my boyfriend's favorite song, and it made for the most unforgettable entrance! He performed during an intimate dinner at our home, and it truly made the night magical. My boyfriend was completely surprised! Kevin's saxophone playing was incredible and created such an elegant, romantic atmosphere. He was professional, incredibly talented, and so fun to have as part of the evening. If you're planning ANY event, I can't recommend Kevin enough. He exceeded every expectation, and it was a night we'll always remember. Thank you, Kevin, for making such a special occasion even more unforgettable!

Amazing vocal coach. I started working with Pandeli about 8 months ago. I started singing as a…read morehobby, but my voice has changed so much that I decided to pursue a career as a singer. Prior to meeting Pandeli, I had no voice training and had a hard time singing simple songs. Pandeli has such an intuition and amazing understanding of the mechanics of the voice that we made great progress in 8 months. My voice has completely transformed during this 8 month time that now I can sing high difficulty sings (Michael Bolten, Bruno Mars, etc.) songs without hurting my voice, with precision, and with an endurance I could never imagine. In addition to the vocal training, Pandeli is currently supporting me with setting up my own home studio and even with compositions. Incredible voice coach and musician! Recommend to anyone at any level.

What can I say about Pandeli Lazaridi?He is to the voice as Stephen Hawking is to theoretical…read morephysics. This man is truly a genius when it comes to the singing voice. I sing professionally and when anyone asks me about voice coaches, the first person I always say is Pandeli Lazaridi. I seen first hand him take a woman with the softest, mouse of a voice and instruct her into an impressive opera singer. He's also quite adept at teaching pop and musical theatre style vocals as well. If you are thinking of taking voice lessons, do yourself the biggest of favors and take a lesson from Pandeli. Just one. I promise, you'll want to return for regular lessons.

Stopped by for a quick study sesh for the first time in years and love the transformation of this…read moreplace! Such a nice vibe and charm, owner was friendly and welcoming. Ice latte was great & my sis loved her smoothie, going to try some food items the next time I visit. Great location for small events/gatherings too, will be back soon!

This place is super gritty and divey. You walk in and it's super low lighting with funky music…read moreplaying, the sounds of multiple group chattering and laughing and very odd movies playing that you won't be able to look away. There's a few booths as soon as you enter and a handful of high top tables. Theres more than enough room to dance if you choose to and there is a pool table in the middle of the bar. There is a back area and the door to exit to it looks like you'll set off the alarm. But you'll be fine. There's about seating / standing room in the back which can fit about 20-30 people comfortably I think. There was about 10 people there when I went on a Thursday night around midnight. Lots of locals and some of them introduced themselves when they saw our group and knew this was our first time. Didn't eat here. Don't know if they serve food. Maybe during the day they do. I'd come back again. It wasn't the strongest of drinks and the well drinks tasted terrible but... vibes were on point and friendly people and that's half the reason why I go out.

Over the past 4 months of online IAJSD classes, I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge that…read moreI can directly apply to my playing jazz! They individualize their approach to each student, based on their level of knowledge and goals. The teachers are very supportive and truly want each student to be successful and gain skills that will make them better musicians." - Diane Ireland

From the owner: We specialize in helping young people and adults develop performance skills and confidence in…read morebecoming leaders of the future, and to educate them in the heritage of American jazz. Our teachers are top-tier professionals and award winning performers who love developing young talent in small ensembles that simulate real performances. Learn more at www.iajsd.org

We hired the Sophisticados for our December wedding. I have seen them live before and instantly…read moreknew that I would want them at my wedding (even when I was still single ;-)). Ted and Fernando played during our cocktail hour at the reception. They were very responsive in communication, even during the holiday season, and punctual on the day of. It was fun getting a text message from them when they were all set up, a great way of letting us know that all is good and we have so much to look forward to. Ted and Fernando's music perfectly complemented the reception setting at the Crossings. We went for an elegant, classic theme with some European flair. There is just nothing like a soulful acoustic music, a glass of fine champagne and a dramatic winter sunset! Thanks for the magic, Fernando and Ted

We planned a destination wedding to San Diego from Wisconsin and found The Sophisticados online…read more I'd worked with Ted directly from the start-from consideration through post-event. I can't say enough about how incredibly helpful, communicative and professional he was from the start. He was not only articulate and the services they offered but also showed more interest in us and our event than any of the others to ensure he'd offer exactly what we were looking for. He offered incredible insight on points we never considered to ensure we had the equipment and timeline that made the most sense and proactively worked with our venue and planner to coordinate the details so we didn't have to. He consistently exceeded our expectations in his communication and response times. The quality of their music was exceptional. We heard countless compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed the music but also how fun the guys were to interact with. They're both very fun and down to earth while staying extremely professional. They each pitched in a few times throughout the night to help out and ensure everything went well-two really great guys who also happen to be outstanding musicians. Thank you so much for helping to make our event so special!