I have been attending classes at Marcy's art studio for over three years. Marcy is a gifted and…read moreexperienced painter and a wonderful teacher. She provides the right amount of guidance on the use of color and techniques based on individual needs and it is a delight to hear her insightful perspectives on art and painting. Her classes are open to advanced, as well as, beginning painters. Marcy has created a positive atmosphere in her studio with extremely talented, creative painters ranging in experience and age who are generous in sharing information, are encouraging, and provide supportive and useful critique.

Painter and painting teacher Marcy Wheeler has set up shop in a new studio in Walnut Creek. She…read morecontinues to mentor art students at all levels, providing each of us with just the help we need to reach the next level. She is an amazing teacher. Most of her students paint in acrylics, but a few use oils.

The beginner flower arranging class I signed up to take was very disappointing. I stopped after one…read moreclass for these and other reasons. The instructor used a pre-recorded YouTube video to show us how to make our arrangement! And she didn't even make sure the flowers/supplies she provided to us , at an inflated cost, matched on the ones in the video (she admitted the greens in her video were wrong). The flowers/supplies she made us purchase from her were much cheaper (e.g., carnations vs. roses). I don't know why she didn't provide a live demonstration and do so with the right flowers, etc. That's why we signed up for the class! I knew something was very wrong when she began the class by reading her written course description out loud, even referring to herself in the third person (e.g., "Supplies and tools are available from your instructor"). The class is for beginners, but the arrangements in her "textbook" are SOO pedestrian (see photos). She could show students much more appealing arrangements to make. Another problem was that the class had a combination of new students and returning students (those who wanted a flower arrangement certificate). The returning students had their own projects, so there were two classes going on at the same time, which made it hard to focus. The school district's unfair policy is that refunds are available only before first day of class, so be aware before you register!

Great teachers, great curriculum, nice environment, safe, learning lots, meeting people all over…read morethe world!

We have had a wonderful experience with Sylvan. The entire team has been incredibly supportive,…read morepatient, and kind while helping our son with tutoring. One thing we especially appreciate is how flexible and accommodating they have been with schedule changes. As a busy family, that level of understanding has made a huge difference for us. The tutors are professional, patient, and encouraging, and it's reassuring to know our child is working with caring, knowledgeable educators. The learning environment is calm, welcoming, and comfortable, which helps make tutoring a positive experience rather than something stressful. The front office staff has also been lovely--always friendly, helpful, and welcoming from the moment we walk through the door. We are grateful for the support Sylvan has provided and would highly recommend them to any family looking for a safe, professional, and nurturing place for their child to learn and grow.

My 5 year old loves coming here. He especially loves lessons on the iPad and is looking forward to…read morecollecting enough points to pick out the prize he wants

I assume this studio provides beginner level piano lessons ONLY! I have called and talked to one of…read moretheir instructor on the phone and told her specifically I am looking for advance piano instructor and she offers me that she's able to teach me. I have just try one lesson with her today and I am surprised to see nowadays everyone can call themselves a professional piano teacher. For anyone that is looking for professional level or advance level piano playing just skip this place and don't waste your time and MONEY! Not to mention how she told me half hour was suppose to be 50 dollars then she just decided to raise it to 60 after knowing that I might not comeback.

I just started lessons with Janet Murray at Music One Studios and I've found her to be an…read moreincredibly patient, gracious teacher. With her encouragement and patience, the learning is much smoother than when I tried to play piano on my own by ear. She's teaching me not only how to play, but also some important introductory music theory. She's wonderful.

I contacted the owner. She responded. I called her back about one minute after she left the…read morevoicemail. No response. I text her. No response. I called again and left another message no response. Maybe she doesn't need business?

Amy is a great tutor! Not only did she help teach our 2nd grader Challah to read, but his self…read moreconfidence as an LGBTQ child grew exponentially!

We had heard good things about Mathnasium from a family friend and I wanted my oldest to have a…read morestrong understanding of the foundations of math so we signed up my daughter. She enjoys going (especially when she would run into friends who were attending the same time slot as her) and earning cards to purchase snacks and prizes. She has been going for about two years and we are happy with how she is doing in math so we signed up her younger sister (who has been going for about a year). Both our girls seem very confident in their math and we've referred many friends (who ended up signing up) to the Center. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, especially the Owner/Center Director, Revati. She is approachable, understanding and warm. You can tell that she wants to make math fun and approachable for the children. She also keeps parents informed on their child's progress by talking to you at pick up/drop off or letting you know that she's available to meet anytime if you need to speak with her regarding your child's progress. She also makes sure kids cross safely while walking in the crosswalk, to cross the street. I will continue to recommend Mathnasium to those looking for math assistance/practice for their child(ren).

My daughter started at Mathnasium Walnut Creek at grade level last year and she's now working about…read morea year ahead of grade level. What's worked for us is the structure: they binder system gives focused practice and a regimented program. We get progress updates so I know what she's working on and what she's proficient at. The staff is friendly and genuinely looking to help, and the student instructors are engaging. Scheduling has been easy to work around sports and school, and their rewards system gives her a little extra motivation, she hasn't complained about going yet.. Overall, we've seen consistent progress and growing confidence. We've been happy with the results and the experience here.

I was given a lesson with Laura as a gift. Though I had taken a little bit of piano in the past, I…read morehad no experience with the violin. Laura was kind and patient, helping me understand the bow hold and angle of the violin and other aspects of the technique, and I was able to play some simple scales even in the first lesson. I enjoyed the appreciation I gained for all the difficulty and technique involved in playing the violin, which was my goal for trying the lesson! Thanks, Laura!

Laura has been teaching my two kids for almost a year and I am so happy about her. My 7 year old…read moredaughter now likes to practice violin by herself and got totally into it. The 5 year old son can now play a song not long after he started. Laura knows how to teach young kids and tries to develop fun games and tricks to help them into music. She gives me lots of reviews of each lesson, so I know how it is going. And she is not just a teacher but also an active musician herself. I take my kids to her performances and they love to watch their teacher playing violin in front of audience. She also plays another kind of violin that has more strings, something like Hardanger fiddle.

My son was needing extra writing help between 5th and 6th grade. Erin did a great job working with…read morehim on his reading and writing skills as well as helped with some good homework (e.g. note-taking) strategies. Thank you, Erin!

Erin Bloom tutored all three of our kids from third grade through middle school. Over that time,…read moreshe did an amazing job of helping them develop good habits for quality writing! Erin also helped with assignments for specific subjects, like History and English. We highly recommend Erin if you're looking for a reading and writing tutor for your student.