This is not the place for you if you're looking for supportive teachers who want you to learn. Pay…read moreattention to the other 1-2 star reviews; they all have to do with how unwelcoming the staff is here. I've taken nine classes here and John Fisher has been rude and condescending at every one of his classes - consisting talking down to students and creating a negative learning environment. He may be an expert and good at his craft, but an expert does not make a good teacher. Would not recommend this place to others.

Community Woodshop LA has solid equipment and the physical space itself is fine. But my experience…read morewith Scott Stevens completely ruined it. I constantly felt pressured to take extra classes that I didn't need. It felt less like guidance and more like being pushed to spend more money which is something a scamming business would do. The communication was uncomfortable, and interactions often felt confrontational because of his attitude instead of being supportive. Instead of feeling encouraged to grow, I felt like I was walking on eggshells.

We got to attend a interview with Two DJs and it was fun to watch and listen too. They gave us a…read moreperformance with Ann One. Plus, signed albums and pictures with them. It was a nice experience.

"I'm like the cream in the middle of a Oreo I'm the…read morestrawberry jam on the toasted bread Fab 5 Freddy jam rocking way ahead" -lyrics from Fab 5 Freddy's "Change the Beat" This DJ institution looms larger than the hiphopopatumus itself. What a cool location for music and the creation of same. I already knew about Mr. Babu because I am a hip hop and rap music connoisseur like the rest of the kids who grew up bored as hell in high school in the late 90s. For those not familiar with top 40 music in the late 90s, the options were pretty much listen to Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay Z, The Cash Money Millionaires, Sisqo, etc. or be bored as hell. Did I leave out a lot of other more worthwhile hip hop and rap groups from that list? Yes, I left out Snoop Doggy Dog because he was in the doggy dog house kicking it with George Clinton. Woof! In any case, I perceive the Beat Junkies creep, creeping into the shortlist of hip hops major luminaries--if they're not there already Depending on how one traces the history of the Beat Junkies, they have been around since the 90s when Curse, Rhettmatic, Melo-D, Icy Ice, Symphony, & What?!. Shortkut, D-Styles, Havik, and Tommy Gun began the group. DJ Babu joined in '93, and Mr. Choc in '96. One could trace the Junkies as far back as as the dates from all the records they have sampled in the tracks they have produced, diced, edited, and cut up over the years too; after all, hip hop is all about taking a spark from another track and building a bonfire. A real hip hop lineage exists and thrives within the BIJOS walls, and anyone lucky enough to set foot in the BJIOS will certainly see some living legends. I experienced the history of this group firsthand just setting foot in the BJIOS (Beat Junkie Institute of Sound). Inside the BIJOS, sits a modest yet carefully curated collection of records for sale. The records tend to be ones containing sought after samples, breaks, vocals, etc. For example, some of the records have been labeled if they contain a sought after break or were sampled by a famous rapper/producer. I remember seeing a Dave Grusin record with a note on it that read: Notorious BIG sample. To the back of the BJIOS sits the sacred turntable octagon. It is a circle of turntables for more practiced DJs to share ideas and hold mixing sessions together. I admit I had not seen anything like it anyplace else. The core of the institute sits in the the middle of the studio space. The Junkies have built a classroom in the form of a dozen or so DJ booths or stations that face a stage and a screen where the Junkies provide instruction on every last facet of music making. I have sat through a few classes now. I believe the Junkies have a polished series of lessons and classes that they effectively promote, market, and sell. Experts often have trouble brokering a skill or expertise to others; The Junkies have succeeded in simplifying the often demanding artform of DJing. They want to build better DJs and they are doing it. The first few classes I took were very digestible, considerately paced, and well organized. Not to mention that DJ Babu, the creator of the Blind Alley* routine himself, hosts a lot of the classes, so one gets to learn from The Man Himself. The remainder of the BJIOS staff is just as incredible as DJ Babu. I have seen Mr. Choc, Rhettmatic, and J. Rocc carrying boxes, taking phone calls, or interacting with students. DJ Sammi G (Soulection and BJIOS) handles a lot of the marketing, communication, and outreach for the BJIOS, and I believe she independently developed the Ladies of Sound, which is a DJ music group for women. Several members of the group are current or former BJIOS students; I have listened to a few of their mixes, and I have seen DJ Sammi live once at the Commissary Lounge in Costa Mesa. I found her set impressive and tailored to the particular audience that night. I had a bit of of a leg injury and a cold that night, but I remember Sammi dropped Taki Taki at the right time and got me in my dancing shoes anyway. Each one of the BJIOS appears to contribute to the functioning of the Institute in every possible way. They all seem to be doing both the more "fun" or "glamorous" aspects of their line of work, and the more routine tasks like answering phones/drafting emails/ etc. Even J Rocc took some time out from carrying a box of hats to talk to me about a Prince set he did once. I do not perceive an aloof CEO or CFO behind the Beat Junkies. They are all involved and all seem emotionally and materially invested in the business. Because I am writing this during the COVID era, I thought I would conclude this by stating that the Beat Junkies have done an exceedingly thorough job of keeping the studio storefront safe and germ free. I cannot imagine running a small business is easy right now. So I def. respect the Beat Junkies for taking the necessary measures to run their business properly. Wish I could say the same for the rest of the country.

It is amazing and you can learn so much things. The teachers are amazing and the principal is…read morewonderful she helps everyone.

Love this place! I've been a student here for 3 years now and am really enjoying it. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and the quality of the lessons are incomparable to anywhere else in the area. I tried a few different places before coming here but nobody else really gave me the impression that they knew what they were doing. This school was welcoming from day 1, highly recommend!

Good teachers , and a great experience. Learned a lot while…read moreattending. Side note to plan your trip ahead traffic can be tricky

Training today's GM dealership technicians on the most advanced systems and technology. It is not…read moreopen to the public.

Stem Castle has been one of the best activities to happen to our boys. My boys, 4 and 7, love this…read moreplace, as do I. My 4 year old takes robotics and my neurodivergent 7 year old takes coding and robotics here at Stem Castle. The owner is kind, compassionate, and very knowledgeable with all the kids here, including and especially the neurodivergent kids. The teachers are also amazing! They are so incredible with the kids of all abilities, very intelligent, patient, and great at what they do. Both my boys love coming here and learning in a fun, safe environment. I highly recommend Stem Castle for all children. The future is tech, and what better way to have them learn than such a fun, inviting, clean, and safe atmosphere. My boys look forward to their sessions every week. It's truly a gem.

From the owner: At STEM Castle, we specialize in STEM education for kids on the autism spectrum…read more Our Support-Enhanced Program includes two educators per class, predictable routines, and a welcoming environment where students can explore robotics, coding, arts, and more — without pressure. 🌟 Inclusive. Supportive. Hands-On Learning.

Elizabeth Mata is an amazing personnel that work in this establishment. She is very polite,…read morehelpful, smile warmly when you walk in and this testing center is the only one I come to. I have to drive for more than 1 hour to take my test but I will not change it for anything closer to my house. I will definitely come back for my future testing needs. And if you need to do your test, Thursday is a good day. Especially in the morning. Not that busy at that time

Great testing site. Clean, organized, and efficient. Special thanks to Elizabeth Mata for being…read morefriendly, professional, and making the whole process smooth!

Julio Avila at CSLS was great to work with! He made signing up for my General B license super easy…read moreand quick. He explained everything clearly -- especially the payment options -- and got me set up without any hassle. Really solid customer service and a smooth experience all around!

Trying to get ready for the B1 and B2 ICC courses. I am so glad working with Julio C…read more 100% recommendation getting in contact with Him! Thank you School!

Great place for kids to learn chess and socialize with their friends. The coaches take them to…read moretournaments and they enjoy it very much! Glad we found this gem!

My son loves this place, and all the coaches!!! In the first month of going there he learned more…read morethan he did in a year of attending another school.