I'll start off by sharing a positive experience I had at The Studio Seattle, which was getting to…read morelearn from Hailey Henderson. Hailey is as excellent of an instructor as she is an actor. She clearly loves teaching and is incredibly knowledgeable about acting theory and applications. Hailey has high expectations for her learners and is also deeply compassionate, a perfect combination for creating an effective learning environment. I am immensely grateful to have been able to learn with her. Hailey is the primary instructor for The Studio Seattle, whereas Andrew Tsao is the artistic director and founder. Andrew was going to cover the last several weeks of classes in my Acting Foundations 2 class series, and prior to this he co-taught a class with Hailey. In this class, Andrew had us participate in exercises where we would be improvising interactions with a scene partner. These scenes were meant to be highly realistic- we were playing ourselves and had similar relationships to each other as we do in real life. Our objectives and given circumstances were given to us individually, without our scene partner's (or the class's) knowledge. In one scene, Andrew had one of our male classmates play the role of a sexual predator towards not one, but two of our classmates. When his scene partner responded to his unwanted advances authentically, by attempting to distract the perpetrator and leave, Andrew told her that she was responding incorrectly and that should/would in fact "fight". He also told her that her "avoidance" would be a hindrance to her as an actor. In another scene, part of the given circumstances was that one of my classmates had had an abortion. I followed up with Andrew expressing my concern that not one, but two extremely sensitive topics, particularly for women, were chosen for these exercises. I stated that that the nature of the exercises required us to be ourselves, thereby increasing the level of sensitivity and creating a high potentiality for trauma/re-traumatization. I acknowledged that while actors do work with difficult content, we get to choose and consent to this, which was not an option in this situation (since we did not know our scene partner's backgrounds or objectives). I stated my expectation that content will be more thoughtfully chosen for these exercises moving forward and that learners be made more fully aware of their options. Andrew's initial response acknowledged that he could have been more thoughtful in ensuring everyone was aware that they could opt out of the exercises. He did not address my concerns over the nature of the content itself, other than implying that more experienced actors would have been fine with the content (I have since heard from multiple other acting instructors that this is not at all the case). I responded by saying that I appreciated his effort to improve transparency around opting out of exercises moving forward. I again stated my concern over the content itself, particularly as it relates to women, and expressed skepticism that more experienced actors would have been fine with the content. Overall, I felt like my concerns were dismissed. Andrew responded by disinviting me to continue attending classes at The Studio Seattle. Based on my experience, I'm of the opinion that Andrew Tsao is not interested in feedback as it relates to the safety of his students, particularly women. For this reason, I would caution any woman/female person against taking classes at The Studio Seattle.

I have completed Foundations 1 & 2 at The Studio Seattle and cannot speak highly enough about this…read moreprogram and instructors. Alana's deep understanding of theory and process offers the groundwork to feel comfortable and prepared for the deeper work in Foundations 2, while Aaron has a magical way of balancing thoughtful and respectful lessons with a humility and irreverence that creates a joyful space to learn and try new things. Thank you, Andrew for creating a welcoming, enriching, and intensive space in Seattle.

I graduated WAY back in '85. It was a transitional period when students were allowed into the…read moreprogram without a portfolio. I still remember, first day, the teachers told us, "You're not going to sleep or have a social life for the next two years." Everyone laughed it off. The people that were still laughing after the first month dropped out. Half made it through. Two students from our class came in 1st and 3rd place in the state-wide AIGA graphic design competition. The program has dramatically changed in some respects with the advent of personal computers and web design. So what qualifies me to write this review now? Because I've gone to portfolio shows since graduating and the program continues to turn out scary good graduates! And what I learned through the program went far beyond graphic design. I gained critical thinking and problem solving skills that I never learned while getting my B.A. degree. And I learned to push myself past my limitations. It was the hardest two years of my life but also the most rewarding. Today, I'm working as a Creative Director/Project Manager at a non-profit and still use all the skills I learned 31 years ago.

The two years I spent in the Graphic Design program at Seattle Central Creative Academy (SCCA) were…read moresome of the most intensely transformative of my life. In this program, you learn by doing. Working independently and in small groups on a staggering array of projects, your fellow students contribute to your learning through both organic and formal critique sessions. The professors are industry veterans who bring their experience and passion for all facets of design to the classroom. As a result, employers are impressed by the breadth and depth of my skill-set and which has allowed me to fill multiple team roles in both interactive and more traditional design disciplines. I'll always be thankful to SCCA for creating the foundation that's resulted in a rewarding and fulfilling career doing work I love.

JZ Knight opened her compound to the public for an 80% off sale. Grounds were strange with shooting…read morerange and multiple trailers parked all over it. Warehouse was huge and she did have a great sale. Her items are pretty fuffy and expensive to say the least. I looked at a small wooden jewelry box that would have normally been a maximum of $25 at any antique shop. She wanted $1250 for it. Even when you take 80% off that it is ridiculous. She overcharges for everything. She may have nice products but not many can afford them.

Outstanding school. Most unique and remarkable curriculum on teaching you how to concentrate along…read morewith classes in biology, neuroscience and smattering of physics. A couple good restaurants nearby in town of Yelm. Mr Dougs has a good breakfast. Simply Organic, the Cinema restaurant and La Gitana for pizza I recommend.

Mike Kelly and the Hiatus Adventure Club was able to approach my travel needs on a personal level…read moreand with a sense of purpose. A unique experience in a world of ever-growing automation, Kelly and his team provide a combination of technology and plain ole human connection to bring a person's travel desires to the forefront of their vacation or getaway. Mike and I met up twice to hash out what I wanted to get out of my Euro trip including efficiency of preparation before travel and improvisation during travel. A guide was tailored directly for my trip which provided a mnemonic walkthrough that I could call upon while I traveled. At the same time, the team was able to be respectful of free-time when traveling, i.e. letting spontaneity come and go with a firm backbone to comprise the trip. I am looking forward to seeing where this business will go in terms of accessibility to customers and further building upon unique, personal consulting.

From the owner: Your child will learn (in 30 min or less):…read more - Advanced travel safety tactics of the modern world (petty theft, RFID scanning, alcohol consumption, foreign illnesses, tourist traps, etc.) - How to acquire more affordable living accommodations overseas - How to stay in touch with parents when technology/internet is limited - How to best plan and execute their own international excursions - How to combat loneliness and homesickness - The most effective (and uncommon) packing list, tips and tricks - Which critical research topics best prepares them for international arrival - How to leverage local resources to save time, money and grant a more enriching experience - How to address and eliminate paralytic travel fears, uncertainties and anxieties - How to save hundreds of dollars annually when purchasing international flights - How to effortlessly navigate through your host country and even be mistaken as a local - How to best leverage their study abroad experiences to bolster their CV/resumes And much, much more.

My daughter and I took an introductory flight yesterday and we both had a most amazing experience…read more Talon, our instructor, was great and I actually got to fly a plane.

Constantly flying low and slow over the lakes neighborhood in Lacey. They've been asked numerous…read moretimes by the community to stop and they continue to do it even more. Highly unprofessional and doesn't care about the community at all.

My family has attended classes with Dan since he opened in Sept. At the first class I knew we…read morewere interested. He is one of the teachers you want, Passionate about music and helping others improve. My boys were unsure when they started but now my youngest sings all the time (almost annoying). My eldest after quitting piano for a while has started piano lessons with Dan he has studied piano for 6 years and at best often needed reminding to practice each day. Today he choose to practice from his first lesson with Dan instead of go out to play with a friend (in rare Oct Sunshine in Seattle). This is an instructor you want for your children, I am having a good time as well and will perform in my first choir concert ever this saturday, pretty good for a 50 year old with no previous training. My wife studied choir in High School and is very happy with the instruction. Give it a try, we are.

From the owner: Common Ground Choir Academy is a music school in Issaquah, WA that offers various choirs for kids,…read moreyouth and adults, as well as private lessons in singing, piano, and composition. With twenty years experience as a vocal artist, I have worked extensively in studio and on stage. I have participated in numerous studio recordings, concerts, festivals, radio- and TV broadcasts. I have performed in big musical events such as the Presidential Palace of Ukraine, before the Latvian Government, as an instructor and conductor at international choir festivals such as Copenhagen Gospel Festival and Krakow Gospel Festival, and as a participant in Clash of the Choirs (TV 4, Sweden).

Working with Erin and Caitlin is amazing; not only does Erin genuinely care about your nutritional…read morehealth, she also cares about your mental and physical health. She carefully listens to any food issues I'm having and always has realistic suggestions to help get me back on track and never makes me feel badly about my failures. I definitely have more successes with her help. Caitlin is a great teacher and provides me with delicious and healthy personalized recipes that match my cooking skill level and tastes. I'm learning about nutrition and making good choices. I can't recommend them enough!

I'm attempting another review for this business as it keeps…read moredisappearing. The short version of my review is that I did not have a good experience with Erin. She was inconsistent and unprofessional so I sought help elsewhere.

WA driving rules are very different since I got my license. Having your child go through a driving…read morecourse to receive their license is a good thing. Being educated from a third-party is better than trying to learn from your own parents. For mental reasons, the third-party instruction is more forgiving to your child. Their prices are comparable to most, but by far, are more advanced than other courses around us. Their driving instructors are also law enforcement officers still serving or retired. I recommend this driving school for everyone to use.

I chose this school thinking the instructors would be cool, calm, and collected for our nervous new…read morelearner. This was the case on the first drive, however it definitely was not the case on the second drive. The driving instructor completely lost his cool before even leaving the parking lot and continued to do so multiple times making the situation progressively worse. We heard from another new driver to avoid Brad S. at all cost, but didn't catch it in time. In my opinion, if the instructor is instigating and escalating a hostile driving environment, using bullying tactics while in a position of authority over minors, it's time to find other employment. I called and left an angry parent message and the office called me back and was very polite and a couple days later the owner called and said he'd look into the situation and took the incident very seriously. Since the one terrible incident, things have been much better with other instructors. More updates to come...