I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Manyu. His knowledge and enthusiasm was just what I needed to get…read moreme started with my photography!

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I am in my 70s. I needed to brush up on my driving skills. Fortunately, I chose the right school…read moreand the right driver. Friendship Auto School and Hemin Honore. Calm, steady instructions. Full concentration on how I was steering, etc. I recommend the school and the driver to any senior.

Needed to do some refresher lessons after living in Boston for a while after moving from outside…read morethe US. Heman was a great instructor. Calm, encouraging, easy going. It could've been easier for me since I wasn't starting from scratch. But the whole process was fairly easy. $60/hour lessons and $160 for the test, which you did on a weekend instead of going through the RMV chaos in the week.

Do NOT trust these people. All the reviews about the financial aid are true. My counselor was…read moreDaniel, seemed sweet, at first, but definitely has a strange vibe in person. I asked him About the terrible reviews on the school and he replied with "ok who doesn't have bad reviews" DIDNT acknowledge the seriousness of the matter of people being scammed, charged, and harassed about their money, especially after graduating. He made a dumb snarky comment because I am on vacation before my classes start, "vacations hit different when you have a career" Lmfao I've never experienced such an unprofessional, invasive counselor. When I called out that behavior and inappropriate comment , he proceeded to say "says a lot about you" Actually Daniel it says a LOT MORE about YOU and "yOuR sChOol" Save your money, and go to a real institution that will take you seriously, and not just use you for you cash.

My son was going there to be a diesel technician! He started in June 2023 and was told he would be…read moreout of the classroom and in the lab after 2 1/2 weeks tops!! The beginning of September he still was sitting in the classroom and told to just read the books and take notes, the teacher would just sit on his phone. So a few kids in his class said something to the teacher and the dean that they were told they would be in the lab no longer then 3 weeks after starting school, they were told that the recruiters just say that to get people to insist . A few weeks later my son called me and said he was going to quit because nothing had changed and the instructor actually fell asleep in class!! So I got involved and said that something needed to change!! The next week they finally got in the lab and was enjoying actually being hands on learning how to work on vehicles! Unfortunately to that only lasted a little over a month. The end of November my son finally said he couldn't do it any more, they were back to just reading books and doing modules all the time. He was not learning ANYTHING and paying a ton to do it. I told him to talk to someone higher up and when he did they said "this is how we run this school and we don't really care if you don't like it We feel so lies to and have to pay for months of NOTHING!!! If I could personally tell everyone who is even thinking about going here to run the other direction I would!! Definitely a terrible experience and after reading all the reviews that are so similar to ours, I'm really surprised thia school is even able to be open or have students go there. I feel for anyone that has ever or will ever step foot in this school! They are taking advantage of kids and it needs to stop!

I recently completed the 40-hour pre-licensing course at the Metropolitan School of Real Estate,…read moreand I couldn't be more impressed! The format of the class was via zoom which I found very convenient. What stood out most to me was how personal and supportive the experience felt. Michael took the time to answer every question, no matter how small, and always made sure we understood before moving on. You can tell he truly cares about his students' success beyond the classroom. And shoutout to Eden, -- she made the whole registration process smooth and was always just an email away if I needed anything. I finished this course feeling confident, prepared, and inspired. If you're serious about passing your real estate exam and want to learn from someone who's passionate and down-to-earth, this is the place. So grateful to have found this school! Now time for the test !

wonderful! easy to understand, funny and persona experience, all questions answered and a lot of…read moreinformation shared by Michael. Thank you very much!

Awesome place!!! I had no idea what to expect for their 5 pm Sunday improv show. What I got was:…read more- Really easy to find - Get there a bit early otherwise you'll be standing in the back without a chair - Show up and if you want to do some improv, drop your name in the jar - And if you don't, just sit back and watch - About 1 1/2 hours of complete improv by the audience and only the audience The MC picks names from the jar, gives a small prompt, and then the group (2 or 8 or however many are up there) have around 1-4 minutes to make it happen. It was fun to watch. A very tiny venue with no food except for some small bites at the entrance, so expect, at least for this performance, to have fun and then go out for dinner elsewhere.

Not going to lie, I was a bit let down. For the experience that I got, I don't think it was worth a…read more$12 ticket. Overall felt very mediocre and wasn't all that funny. The show also lasted a little under an hour, and for $12 I just expected a bit more. Some things to consider: it's tiny so seats fill up fast. Also, there's no food/drinks except for water, a few chip options ($3), and pickles (which was interesting...)

I was interested in getting into theater in Boston, so I signed up for their intro class on a whim…read more I've now taken two classes with Art and Amanda, and I plan on taking as many more as I can. The atmosphere is so fun, and I've learned so much about technique, how to approach and play with text, and performing. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to have a fun class, wants to get into theater, or is an actor wanting to brush up on skills or learn new things. I used to take a lot of acting classes, and I don't remember getting as much out of any of them as I do out of this. Go sign up!

From the owner: Located in the heart of Davis Square, Somerville, we offer acting classes that include: Intro to…read moreActing, Intermediate Acting, and Scene Study. We offer classes for adults and also teens. Private coaching for acting and public speaking is also available. We can help you develop your craft, creativity and confidence!

Kayla is an exceptional CPR instructor - warm, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable, with a teaching…read morestyle that is clear and hands-on. This class was a supportive space that honored both the practical skills and the weight of emergency response. I signed up just wanting to be a more prepared citizen - someone who could be of service if needed - and left feeling genuinely empowered. I'd recommend Breathe to the Beat CPR without hesitation to any individual, parent, educator, or organization seeking CPR or first aid training. The professionalism, empathy, and ability to connect with all learners made this training truly stand out. Kayla makes every participant feel capable and confident - and honestly, if I ever needed emergency medical care, I'd hope Kayla was nearby!

I heard about the CPR program through a post on FB and always wanted to learn how to provide first…read moreaid and decided to register for the same. The class size was small which is great since you get individual attention and there were a lot of dummies on which you could practice. Kayla was very patient and answered every question I had about the training as well other legal rights as well some insane things I saw on medical dramas. It was also a very fun class where I got to learn from other attendees as well. Highly recommend to spend 2 hours of your time doing this.

My daughter has been dancing here for 8 years. She loves it and has made some lifelong friends. I…read morerecommend them for your dancing needs.

My girls have been going to this studio for three years and love it! I would recommend any of the…read moreclasses.

Katherine's painting school is THE hidden gem of Somerville. Katherine hosts a small group of…read morestudents on weekday evenings and on Saturdays (scheduling is flexible) and, in just two hours per week, effectively spreads the message that passion and expression exist within you and can flourish if you're given the right tools. I approached the painting school as a self-proclaimed "left brain" with "no painting skills and no creativity," grudgingly committed to devoting some time to expression on a weekly basis. From the minute I set foot in my first class, I fell in love with both the charm of the room--the cozy top floor of a home in a classic Somerville neighborhood--and the warmth of my classmates, all strangers but many of whom have quickly become my friends. The best part of the painting school is that we all have the freedom to be ourselves, and to be excellent at it. Whether or not you consider yourself a "painter" at first, within a matter of time, Katherine will help you understand that you CAN make a picture come to life, learning is EASY, and our creations are BEAUTIFUL because they are born from patience and self-love. It's impossible not to believe in yourself when you pour energy into a painting from week to week and inevitably watch it come to life. Katherine injects positive energy into every class and was clearly made to be a teacher. I've never felt confident as an artist, but learning to paint (or, rather, that I could already paint!) with Katherine's guidance has done wonders for my overall state of mind. I highly recommend this school for anyone even remotely interested in dabbling in painting, no matter how seriously you want to explore it. You will learn new techniques and ways to approach the painting process, and if you join with an open mind, I promise you will become more in touch with the part of yourself that's been yearning to create.

I just completed my second term and Katherine was amazing, once again! This term, summer, is…read morecondensed into 6 weeks, but because I am moving out of the state, Katherine did all she could to help me start and finish my painting in 3 weeks. The painting was a gift to my sister and not only did the recipient love her gift from me, I loved the gift that Katherine gave me. She helped me to understand that time is precious and if it is spent wisely, any goal could be accomplished. If you are even considering taking a painting class, I would give this school a chance. It will change your view on your own creativity and your view on what it means to teach. Katherine is a gem! She, and her school, cannot be replicated or duplicated. I am sad that I will probably not be able to find anything like them where I am moving. Oh, and the ice cream breaks in the summer aren't so bad either.

We dropped off 8 chairs to be upholstered, which included removing the cane. We received personal…read moreattention and direction for best type of fabric to use as well as how we could prepare the chairs to allow faster turn around and save a few dollars. The chairs turned out amazing and were done within a week. Couldn't be happier.

Kevin is lovely -- he does an impeccable job with all of the details on upholstery projects and…read moreprovides excellent customer service. He helped me meet a tight timeline for a client. Happy to use him again and again for projects as a result!