Blondell is a treasure. I've been taking classes with her for 5 years now. I drive 45 minutes to…read moretake her class and many others do the same just because Blondell is that awesome of a teacher. She transformed my curiosity for sewing into a full blown hobby and skill. She not only can teach you everything you need to know to get started making your own wardrobe, but the amount of tricks and tips she can share to make sewing easier or overcome obstacles is priceless! You're not going to get that kind of teaching from a book or a 1 day Joanne Fabrics sewing class. It also helps she is hilarious and we often laugh as we sew. If you really want to learn and grow your skills I highly recommend sassy sewer classes with Blondell!

My bf is taking classes there with Blondel and it's amazing. He absolutely loves it and is learning…read moreso much. She can help make patterns, design just about anything and teach anyone. Everyone I've met there is exceedingly friendly and professional. I had tons of alterations and repairs done there by BJ and I'm so tickled. I picked everything up yesterday-- my pants were hemmed perfectly, and she repaired a family heirloom vintage dress for me in a manner that you couldn't even tell it had been redone. This dress was hard for me to hand off to a stranger because it means a lot to me and she did such a wonderful job. I'm even having her use an old pair of favorite pants to make a pattern to make a couple new pairs. I was shocked how inexpensive it was! If you have sewing needs, this is the place to be.

Anne Cronvich was my daughter's music/singing teacher when she was young (age 4 - 5) and the…read moreexperience was fabulous! My daughter loved going to see her and she made the whole experience fun, engaging, and productive! As a result my daughter ended up singing/acting in several community theater performances and a good time was had by all! I am now an a cappella singer myself and will probably start seeing Anne Cronvich ("Miss Anne" as we called her..) for some lessons in the near future! I highly recommend her!

I have been playing piano for a long time but couldn't read music. Amy was great, she had me…read morereading music in just a few lessons and taught me proper fingering, scales, sheet music marking etc. I also took vocal lessons from her, my singing is much more confident and in tune. We also worked on expanding my range. Amy is very nice and very welcoming. She has a ton of experience as a piano teacher so she was able to get me working on the exact skills I need to focus on. She she teaches kids too, not just adults, but she made me feel very comfortable even though I was lacking a lot of the basic piano skills as an adult. Thank you, Amy!!

Lindey has been absolutely amazing and her services are not like any of the other dance lesson…read moreservices out there. She took our song and did custom choreography which she then taught to us, which is beautiful and perfect for us! She really took the time to get to know our style. She rolled with the punches when I wasn't sure I would have my wits about me that day to learn a part she had choreographed and totally changed everything on the fly to fit what I wanted. She develops the dance to any style and comfort level and I would HIGHLY recommend BLEND to any couple getting married!!!

Lindey is amazing! I took several private dance lessons with her (solo and couples) before my…read moredaughter's wedding. She is a wonderful teacher -- patient, kind, funny -- and she not only taught me the basics but she made me feel comfortable on the dance floor. She has the gift of being able to figure out exactly what needs to be adjusted to make things look better. She is a good choreographer, too -- she choreographed my daughter and husband's dance for the reception, and they looked great. Highly recommend!

You have to take a class with Max! He's an expert coach and such an asset to have as an actor. I…read morelive in Los Angeles now, but when I have a key role I need to prepare for I will have a virtual session or two, or three with Max! He's always very patient and carefully studies the nuances of your performance. I've never had a note from him that wasn't spot on! Max also understands the business of acting as well. Not only can he help you with the craft of acting, he can also help guide you towards success with networking and marketing, which is half the battle these days, folks! Hope to see you all in class!

In the last 6 months or so I have done both private lessons and a group workshop with Max…read more I had a great time in both settings and enjoyed how Max gave me freedom to choose what scripts I wanted to work on as practice material, while also providing the samples to give me pieces to choose from. Max is is excellent at honing in on specific constructive criticism related your performances, while also creating a way of connecting lots of big picture concepts that weave together a greater awareness of what acting is and can be to one's own life and the greater collective consciousness of humanity. I didn't expect the topics to go as deep as they did and was pleasantly surprised at how much I ended up learning. Max gives attention to individuals even in group settings and makes sure everyone gets feedback after doing pieces for the group. If you're a beginner don't feel shy, it is a perfect setting to break the ice around your fears that you aren't good enough to try your hand at a potential passion!

It was on my bucket list to return to piano. I have not had lessons since age 12 or played much…read moresince age 20. Now in my mid-sixties, I signed up for weekly lessons for the two months I was off during the summer. My fingers are clumsy, I do not have an ear, had forgotten how to read music, have forgotten what I used to know, and do not learn as easily as I did at 12! Since I perform so badly, my teacher, Lafayette Gilchrist - a working jazz musician and a tower of patience and diplomacy - cannot know how far he has brought me in only seven weeks! My goals were to read music again and eventually accompany elementary school students who sing. Thanks to Lafayette, I have achieved a modest level of literacy; I can recognize, choose and attempt to play music of a level appropriate to where I am now. I understand some notation I didn't know before and am no longer intimidated by anything that looks like I should be able to learn to play it. I can see myself accompanying children one day. Much unlike my 12-year-old self, I now enjoy practicing. I see all of this as a boost in my quality of life. I can't thank Lafayette or the Music Workshop enough and hope to return the next time I have a chunk of time off.

My son has taken lessons now for three years, the past 9 months virtually, and he LOVES his…read morelessons. He looks forward to them, and practicing during the week is not a chore for him (far different from when I was a kid!) Lafayette makes learning fun; Jim, the owner, is wonderful; and Sue at the front desk is friendly and helpful. We miss seeing all of them in person so much, but we are happy that Zoom lessons have worked out so well, and will keep doing it until we can all get back together safely!

We love Ms. Tiara! She's so kind, patient, and fun, and my God-son has learned so much with her…read more You can really tell she cares about the kids. The whole staff is amazing too -- especially Miss Yvette, who's always so warm and helpful. We appreciate y'all so much! One big family!

My daughter went from her grandmother's care (as an infant), to a live -in nanny (1 years old), to…read moreKidz Stuff a few months later and I am genuinely pleased with my decision. We are new to the area and I wanted to make a good decision for our family. The center is really diverse which was a must for me so that my daughter can be well-rounded. I love her teachers; Ms. Chrae and Ms. Qeyera show my daughter the best care and attention. They are a breath of fresh air. The transition has been smooth and so relieving. My daughter is also a pescatarian and the center accommodates her dietary restrictions with ease! They inform me of everything going on whether big or small. I love it here.

Bird City offers such wide variety of improv classes-- so many to choose from! Got me through the…read moredry spell of in-person improv classes during 2020, and the online format works really well! I was pleasantly surprised. Tavish is such a great, respectful, inclusive teacher and has a well-rounded background in both theatre and comedy. Definitely recommend online or in-person classes, so glad I found Bird City!

If you're just getting started as an improviser, or want to take your skills to the next level,…read morereach out to Bird City Improv ASAP! Tavish is a highly trained and adaptable instructor; he goes above and beyond to tailor classes to your needs and is such a champion of the arts. Would highly recommend!