I decided to work with a speaking coach because my opportunities to speak publicly were increasing,…read moreand I realized that in our "always recorded" culture, I could only gain by learning to speak more articulately and with more confidence. I loved working with Jonathan! He is an authentic and kind supporter, but also helpfully targeted and direct in his feedback. As a result of our work together, I now bring much more of my authentic self into my speaking engagements. However, our work together has gone past standing on a stage: Jonathan has given me tools to be more myself in all aspects of my professional life. I would recommend WholeSpeak to people who are deeply passionate about the work they do, and care about positively impacting others and the world around them.

Jonathan helped me realize my desire to remember my true, powerful voice. He held a safe and…read moreconfident space that provided room to experiment, and he equipped me with simple and useful techniques to help ensure my message is communicated effectively. I am deeply grateful for my experience with Jonathan.

I pursued my CDL to expand my job opportunities and have a side gig when I wanted. The trucks are…read morewell-maintained and clean, and the instruction from Jose, Jose Jr., and Rudy was top-notch. I had no prior experience with manual transmissions, so my first day was rough--I stalled a few times, ground some gears, and questioned a few life choices. But Jose stayed calm, gave clear instructions, and allowed me the space to figure things out. I can't recommend this school enough! While there are other options in the area, one major advantage here is that you practice and test in the same yard--other schools have to come to Jose's for testing. Plus, the instructors genuinely make you feel capable. If you're considering a CDL, this is the place to go!

These guys were great! They knew how to make my weaknesses stronger and A better driver. Patient…read moreand positive. Awesome teachers!

Oh Gawd No! Don't go! Not to save money, or to help the students practice. Just don't do it! I got…read moremy hair cut here, and I could tell the student barely cared, the hair cut was imbalanced, lopsided, I looked like I had a mullet. AWFUL! She tried to tell me that she was finished. I asked to see her instructor. Immediately her instructor gave her a personal lesson on one side of my head, and said for her to do the same on the other side. Haircut looked WORSE! I was so upset - I had to wait weeks and weeks for it to grow out so I could seek out a PROFESSIONAL to cut my hair and fix it! Look people, pay the money, get a better haircut from a salon! It's not worth the humiliation and embarrassment, it's just not worth it! Don't go there.

If I could give it zero stars I would. The students are wonderful, but the instructors on the floor…read moreare teaching them th wrong way! These students are going to spend their first jobs un- learning everything they are taught here! NEVER LET THEM COLOR YOUR HAIR! You will want to go home and shave your head.

Beautiful products, beautiful space and great service!…read more Such a great selection and it's so clearly laid out and easy to shop. The employees are knowledgeable and readily available

What a large yard store! Very spacious and well laid out. Lots of yard, supplies, and patterns…read morethroughout.

Fast forward through my original 6000 word review, which I already trimmed down and a few months to…read morethe night before our wedding, Luke was to make the drive to Carmel, CA and meet us in our wedding cottage in which we offered him a room. (PLEASE look for my *full* review here: http://www.lukesnyderstudio.com/2013/12/17/carmel-wedding-elopement-of-brianna-and-rodney/ ) I'm impressed with my ability to control my enthusiasm even down to 6000 words. Yelp won't allow me that much space, but it's worth the read, especially if you're reading these trying to decide if he's "the one." HE IS.) The second he showed up I knew in my heart our meeting was meant to be. He was every single one of my gut feelings I had about him and more. He showed up at our door with so much sincere passion to be there. He had an amazing attitude and an amazing smile to show it- the kind that lights up the room. He sat down with me and my husband and listened to us. He listened to us beam about our magical trip so far, he listened to our excitement over the coming wedding and he listened to every single detail we pointed out about our cottage and how "meant to be" it all was.... all while taking candid shots we would eventually be surprised to find. I don't know of a single photographer that would take this much time and careful thoughtfulness. Those are now some of my favorite wedding photos as they would come to be our last photos of being engaged. We hadn't even thought of it. We would come to know how much he listened and how much he retained when we eventually went through our wedding photos. He somehow captured every detail from the glass doorknobs to the dutch doors... Luke listens. This, we believe, is one of the most important qualities you can find in a photographer. If you look at his work on his website it's easy to see that he does; no two weddings are alike. They each look so characteristic of his subject's unique story. To say a few things more about his character, we had only one guest at our wedding and my two sisters who were our ministers. The energy, authenticity and personality of the photographer was very important to us. We chose every single detail with such meaning and symbolism- even the photographer. I still cannot believe we found this in him. It's SO MUCH to look for and he provided all. He was the PERFECT ENERGY to add to our special day and there is not a single person that could have taken his place. He was even there for my pre-wedding makeup when I freaked out having not been used to wearing so much. He was the calm energy there to validate that me washing all of my friend's great work off was OK. It sounds small typing it, but it was huge. I just appreciate Luke so much... which I'm fairly certain is obvious. I almost forgot to mention that Luke showed up with a bottle of wine for us and a "moon" of honey- because did I mention he is a bee-keeper? Yes, not only is he an amazing human being, he's also a gifted photographer and beekeeper. The honey was one of my favorite wedding presents EVER and delicious, too. I love remembering it! Now that I have gushed over my sentimentality for Luke, let me move on to my wedding photos. I'll probably cry through this part. They're beautiful. They're stunning. They're magical. They're authentic. They're creative. They're moving. They're REAL. They're artistic. They're enchanting. They're one hundred million of the most incredible adjectives you can think of. We are IN LOVE with them... every one of them... even the ones where my hair is windblown and my makeup was wiped off from nuzzling into my husband. Luke drove us to a beautiful spot I hadn't been to in years to take more photos. We didn't take posey, creating a moment photos- he took photos of us IN the moment, enjoying one another. This is why I say they are real. He even surprised us with a bottle of champagne. He blew us away with his angles. I am sincerely telling you that we are still puzzled by how he captured photos from the angles he did. We didn't even notice him snapping away. He's so talented! I simply cannot say it enough. He was the best photographer we could have found and our pictures prove it. You really will get what you pay for when it comes to wedding photography. I'd have paid Luke double for what we received from him. It was worth every penny and more. If you're looking for the total package in a photographer trust my review and the reviews of many others. He is your answer. Thank you again Luke! You have touched our lives and enriched our special day. We will always be grateful to you! Thank you for giving us TRUST in our photographer- it's one of the BEST parts of working with you!

This is definitely "as good as it gets." Luke and his brother Sky recently photographed my…read morefriend's wedding this labor day weekend and their work was beyond what I expected. Helping plan the wedding from Chicago I found Luke on Yelp. I sent his website link to my friend and they absolutely loved him!!! Luke and Sky have a great eye that catches the most unnoticed moments of the day. Creating a "delicious" vantage point that is captured in their pictures. Beyond their photographs, Luke and Sky are thoughful, kind, and passionate about their work. I highly recommend them!!

Santa Rosa Ballet offers the most hours of classical ballet training per week for the upper level…read morein the area. While Pilate, stretching, and weight training may be necessary for strengthen different weakness of individual dancers, the total hours of actual ballet classes are "MUST" for muscle memory and musicality for advanced technique. For the little ones, you may not distinguish many differences between other dance studios. However, starting around 8-10 years old, Santa Rosa Ballet is the best school to study classical ballet in Sonoma County as it is the basic for variety genres of dance. My daughter has been accepted to San Francisco Ballet School summer session for 2 years by in person auditions and Royal Ballet School (London) on waitlist. This assures me the excellence of Santa Rosa Ballet teaching curriculum.

My daughter has been dancing with Ms. Stephanie for over 10 years now. Looking back, a parent…read moreenrolls their child into all sorts of programs. She started with ballet at age 3, and is now almost 17. Year after year she pulled away from various other sports and programs and chose ballet. At age 3 your little one attends ballet once a week--it's a joy to see them dance, learning little by little. It fills your heart. Now at almost age 17, they're dancing five days a week. It's not just ballet. With classical ballet and the wonderful instruction of ballet, Ms. Stephanie has helped my daughter be the strong person she is today. Ballet teaches so much: memory, focus & concentration, quick thinking skills. Additionally it can be relaxing, fun, difficult, and when playing classical music it can also bring a positive and calming effect to the brain. All while releasing endorphins. Looking back, it's incredible to see not just the physical strength, but the emotional and mental strength it can bring your child. We love Ms. Stephanie, her teaching style, professionalism and love for the performing arts. You're not just choosing a school, you're choosing a partnership in helping your child grow. Santa Rosa Ballet is wonderful school.

Soco Music Coalition has been a great place for my son Ryan not only to become a better guitar…read moreplayer, but to learn how to play with other musicians. If you have kids that play well already or are just starting out, Soco Music Coalition is the place for them. I should also mention that they have an extensive collection of instruments for kids to try out if they are not sure what they want to play yet. The instructors are very good for all levels. We are grateful we found them. We can't wait to attend the upcoming Spring Break Camp and Summer Camps! They seem like a great deal for all that is included!

From the owner: SoCo Music Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit music education center. We are a group of experienced…read moremusicians, teachers, and business professionals who wish to provide kids with the opportunity to learn to play music.