My daughter age 8 started here a few weeks ago. Heidi is a terrific teacher. She pays attention to…read moreskill building while making it a really fun, inclusive class. My daughter loves it and there is a coffee shop right across the road so it's very handy for me. :D

Love the passion of the dancers and instructors and their willingness to give back to Blount County…read morethrough helping with local non-profits. Great addition to our local community!

My Daughter has been dancing at ADU for 4 years now. The teachers are amazing and the owners and…read moredirectors are wonderful. They put a lot of time and effort to make this studio the best in this area. I highly recommend. My Daughter has gained so much from working with this talented studio.

My son has greatly enjoyed his guitar lessons with Kame Reidy, who is an excellent instructor. I…read morealso really appreciate the staff at School of Rock. They have been accommodating to our family's needs and schedules. Alex at the front desk is particularly kind and helpful, and very responsive to emails and phone calls. We are so thankful to have found the School of Rock for music lessons!

Bit of a disclaimer: I am not an employee, nor am I a stakeholder in the corporation behind this…read morebrainchild of rock & roll, and awesomeness. After my experience here, I want to open a franchise of my own one day soon! I am not exactly reflective of a typical student either - I'm in my mid 30s, where this school is clearly aimed at much younger students. Please don't be fooled though, it's not just for kids! If you've always wanted to learn an instrument, this is the place! If you're competent, but want to get better, guess what? They have you COVERED, my brother/sister of melting faces with godly rock. Let me tell you a little story, if you're entranced enough to absorb my words. When I started my tutelage at the Knoxville School of Rock, I was already fairly experienced - as I had been playing guitar, and playing it relatively well for 16 years, give or take a year. I have jammed with dozens of bands, recorded albums, played shows, and even zealously followed true masters of the instrument(guitar) like Buckethead, Richie Blackmore, Zakk Wylde, Joe Satriani, Steve Howe, and Yngwie Malmsteen. However, after all of my skill and experience, I managed to hit a wall. I was in a stylistic/creative and musical rut that I hadn't been able to break out of for years. Within a week or two, I was out of the rut, and I developed better abilities far faster than I had on my own while I was a student. That said, if you're into Nicki Minaj, or something similar, you'll be living your best life. Or whatever they say. If you dig Rush, Priest, and the Scorpions, you'll be living after midnight! Blues or jazz more your scene? You're all set. School of Rock paired me up with not one, but two highly competent teachers of a PERFECT skill level after talking with me on the phone for about ten minutes, if that. There is an unbelievable amount of skill and care taken in student placement, no matter your experience. As an aside for the parents who may be reading, the middle-school aged kids that had their own organized band practice sounded better than about 95% of the semi-professional bands that I have played in, so it's clear that the program works. Bottom line, if you're starting out, have kids, or have played live for years but want to get better, this is a company that cares, and they're worth the investment! Speaking of investment, the first lesson is free, so you know it's good stuff! :)

Miss Lynne creates an amazing atmosphere for her students of all ages and capabilities! She uses…read moreher decades of experience to curate a custom teaching plan for each of her pupils. Miss Lynne used her gifts as an instructor to transform me from a complete beginner to a classically trained pianist! She is truly delightful. Highly recommend!

2 1/2 years ago I walked into one of their Friday night dance classes alone and had a great time. I…read morestayed for the social dancing even though I didn't yet know how to dance and everyone was friendly and welcoming. It quickly became my new hobby and 7 months ago I entered my very first ballroom dance competition. Kris gave me the skills and confidence to do so well at competition that I even placed first in some categories. I couldn't have been more proud. If you've always wanted to learn to dance, just get out of your comfort zone and give it a shot.

Great mission and impressive kids that are full of talent. This is such a unique place not just…read morefor Knoxville, but for the entire country. A perfect example of what the arts can do in a community and how kids can blossom when their creativity is supported and nurtured. This really is a great model of something that we need to have in communities across the country. As our public schools fail and drop programs that encourage music and the arts these are the types of non-profits that will need to step in and fill the role.

As a musician and a broadcaster, the arts is very important to me. I have seen first hand the work…read morethat the Joy of Music School does in our community with kids who are underprivileged. Joy of Music School provides music lessons and instruments to children of families who cannot afford such luxuries. I use the term "luxury" because in most public school systems, the music and orchestra programs have been removed from the budget. I have personally visited Joy of Music School and have seen them in action. All the teachers are volunteers. The program has been life changing for many kids. Some students go on to major universities on music scholarships. For others it is an outlet from their daily lives, and for some it is simply a way to stay out of trouble. In any case, this is a cause worth funding. I would highly recommend The Joy of Music School on multiple levels. I am a proud supporter.

Saw their show and it was good. Ms. Lydia is my daughter's dance teacher from Premiere Dance in…read moreSeymour.

We chose to send our daughter to The Goddard School back in 2013. she was 10 weeks old and I had…read moreto go back to my daily office work schedule. It was terrifying to leave such a tiny baby with complete strangers. As the weeks and months passed, I saw that my daughter was not only in "good hands"...but she was truly loved and cared for in a way that I am so thankful for. Four years later, our 2nd daughter joined the school at 12 weeks and we had the same amazing experience. We have been at The Goddard School for a full 8 and a half years up until the girls have both now started their journeys in Elementary School. I cant describe the kind of appreciation that I have for all the staff and owners of The Goddard School for not only taking care of my daughters, but loving them and starting them with an impeccable early childhood education. I would, and do constantly, recommend The Goddard School to anyone who desires to leave their children with individuals who care, love and will teach their children so many fundamental lessons so early in life!