My son took an extra practice two hour driving session with Maurice and had an extremely positive…read moreexperience. Maurice was very patient and helped my son get over his driving phobias. He had my son driving on the beltway back from College Park at the end of the session (something I could never do on my own with him). I highly recommend behind the wheel sessions with Maurice.

Google reviews were great, reviews here were poor, I went with Google's. Big mistake…read more Purchased a single driving lesson for "extra practice" for my teenage daughter. Called the office to explain exactly the driving skills we wanted the instructor to focus on and asked them to note that with the instructor. We arrived early at the Bethesda office. Office was closed with a sign saying their instructors will meet you there if you have a scheduled lesson. When the lesson time came and went, I called the first posted phone number, which was out of service. Not a good sign. The second number was answered, and we were then contacted by the instructor who had parked on the street outside -- the first of multiple communication issues. The instructor had no idea why we had scheduled a lesson. Compared to "the competition" in our area (the one with ex-cops, which we previously used), the instructor was unfriendly and unwelcoming --- not a good thing with a new, un-confident driver. After the lesson, my daughter told me that the instructor hardly gave her feedback while she was driving, gave her turn and other directions at the last second, and told her to slow down instead of speeding up to be closer to highway speed when she was merging onto the highway. When she first entered the car, the instructor was playing loud talk-radio. When my daughter asked if he could turn it off (at least she had the sense not to be playing talk-radio during a driving lesson); he turned it down, not off, until she asked again. I don't expect miracles from a driving school, but we know from experience that Habesha's service and professionalism was far below the competition.

For my sister in law's big birthday, I bought her glass classes with Jill. It was the prefect gift…read more She ended up with 2 neat pieces. Jill is a remarkable teacher. No question is stupid. She readily shares her knowledge, expertise and secrets and her studio is equipped with everything needed for a simple piece or a more advanced complicated piece. Treat yourself orsomeone you care about to glass making classes with Jill. Cookie Kerxton

I took my sister to Jill's for a surprise birthday afternoon. She is an artist too so I knew this…read morewould be perfect...it was! Jill is so patient and really explains everything so easily. I have no artistic bone in my body but i LOVED this experience! My glass hanging is so personal and special. My sister's also reflected her personality...she loved the birthday present of this class as she now has a very special piece that she made with her own hands.

Did I ever see myself as a turnabilist or even interested in turntables? No…read more Are circular objects now very appealing to me? Yes, ever since my first baby scratch, I've been trying to scratch anything in a circular form around me. Not just records, or cds, I'm talking dinner plates and frisbees. This was the best new years resolution I've followed up on: dropping the needle. Most of my dj friends back home are all digital house djs, so turntables are completely new. Most of dj'ing is completely new to me, so I took the intro class. The classes use the Serato Scratch Live software. I arrived early for class my first day, and was allowed to play around with the equipment. I was a rough start cause I had some issues figuring out the screen display, and I was stuck in the Gucci Mane bin for a good twenty minutes. Gucci Mane=worst southern rapper ever, it was distressing. The rest of the set up involves a state of the art mixer and two turntables. Then the skilled instructors took over, and we learned how to scratch, radio dj and beat match. I highly recommend classes with DJ As One. He kinda sounds like a grandfather dj (he's really young actually), with his stories of back in day. All about how they used to drag heavy crates and buy two copies of the same record to mix, and how us kids have it so much better these days with the software. I would recommend the classes to anyone interested in music. As a side note you have to walk through Bach 2 Rock (a music school to get here), be prepared to walk through hallways of high school rock bands complimenting each other on how they sound exactly like Fugazi (eye roll).

I was in a rut. I needed something new to add a little spark to my life. So when I saw that Beat…read moreRefinery was opening on a local blog, I thought it could be just what I need to get out of my funk and get creative. Beat Refinery is a school within a school, located in Bach 2 Rock. They offer a 6 week courses in Intro to DJ for $375, and will have more advanced courses in the future. The classes meet weekly for a couple hours, and you can sign up for additional practice time at a first-come-first serve basis for free if you are taking a class. I had my first class last night, and let me tell you: if you love music and technology--this is something you should try. Each student gets their own DJ set up---which includes computer, turntables, mixer, headphones, and speaker. From what I am told, the equipment is top of the line. The whole class is built around learning Serato Scratch Live, the computer program that allows you to mix, scratch, and beat juggle with the best of them (if you have the skills). The computers are loaded with tunes, and you can also bring in your own music to suit and create you own style. Additionally, the teachers are pro's. My class is taught by DJ As-1 and DJ Stylus Chris, who were both very helpful and energetic in helping us newbies learn the basics. At the end of the 6 week course we are all expected to be able to do a 3-5 minute set and answer some basic questions about the DJ'ing So while I think I have a few song ideas up my sleeve---I still need to work on my DJ name....time to get to my homework.

Outstanding instructors - nice and friendly people who prioritize safety and inspire confidence in…read moretheir students. So glad I chose this school after doing a lot of research! We practiced downtown Bethesda and on highways, and I enjoyed classes very much and felt safe at all times even though I am usually scared on highways even as a passenger. Thank you for all you do to teach your students be good and safe drivers! Highly recommend!!!

I like their offerings for woodworking and I am going back to take more classes…read more I am the type to want to do something and before I take the plunge to incorporate a hobby, I want to test it out and know about it before just going with it. After the fundamentals course, I enjoyed working with wood and the end result was fun to the touch. I didn't know wood could end up being so smooth. They carry Festool tools here and have a section for it. I am debating how much I should jump in. The people here are nice and helpful. They made me feel like I belong there.

Not only is this a huge retail store, but it's also a membership wood-maker club. It's been around…read morefor over a decade and I am only just now discovering it. I came for their Oktoberfest, which had many vendors selling unique woodwork items. I actually needed quality wood glue to repair a wooden dresser I inherited that was my 90 year old mom's childhood dresser in England. I think wood glue should work, and this place had several to choose from. I bought the smallest size as I don't need much. The workers are helpful and friendly. I didn't see if there were rooms in back for people to work or take classes, but judging by the name of this place, I assume so. They also had the cutest resident pug chilling out in the middle of the store. I was going to take a picture, but he moved on.

Agree with rest of reviewers! Total waste of time and money!! They DO NOT teach how to perform…read morechair side dental assisting!! If you do attend, DEMAND they teach you chair side dental assisting. They didn't even stay for the full time of each class! My daughter was there just 2-3 hours some evenings! Total fraud!

If you are looking for a dental assistant school do not waste your money going there they do not…read moreteach nothing ,and these school is well know because the dental assistant do not know how to be assistant a manager from a dental office told me that.Dr baker is going talking but that it.the CPR training they give is just a joke.do not waste your money.neither your time.

This business E Train University sold deals through Gazette.Net's Daily Deals for (5) Private…read moreBasketball Training Sessions for a discounted price of $125 which is 50% off of the original price of $250. I purchased 1 voucher and it had a expiration date of 6/25/2012 but when I called on 9/15 to use the remainder of my sessions, I was told by the owner, Mr. Jimmie Parker that it was a typo and that they expired 8/31/2011. After asking Mr. Parker to honor the expiration date that was clearly printed on the voucher that I purchased, he told me that all he could do was offer me 10% on more training sessions. Why would I give this disreputable business more of my hard earned money when he doesn't even respect the money I've already spent on his services. No Thank you. Think twice before you patronize a place that does not keep their word. Bad business practices to say the least.

The guy who "Ran" this program Jimmie Parker was as dishonest as could be! He took money from me…read moreknowing he was going to close down the program with in a few days. Then recommended I ask my credit card company to fight the charge. That is what they call FRAUD!! I was amazed how many other people had similar experiences but no one ever posted about it. Now I hear that Mr. Parker is opening another program at Westland Middle school promising to have college coaches come and watch your son or daughter only to find out the college coaches he claims will be there don't know who he is???

We have sent all 3 of our children here and have participated in grades 3-7 as well as summer…read morecourses. Mrs Olga is an excellent principal and the teacher and admin staff are fantastic as well. The curriculum and teaching style are effective at helping kids get to the next level of numerical thinking and problem solving. Cannot recommend it enough.

My kid is not happy there and she comes home at 9:00 PM tired after the 2 hours she spent…read morelistening to math in a boiling hot classroom. I do not recommend sending your child here because they also don't teach the math that is reviewed in regular schools so it will get really confusing for you and your child to focus on two different things. Strongly do not recommend!

I just finished my first course with Spanish Blackbelt and can't wait to signup for my next course!…read more I have been taking Spanish classes off and on since high school and this one has by far been the most effective. I have improved much more in 8 weeks with Spanish Blackbelt than in a semester at a junior college course. The small group means each student will get a lot of attention and nobody will be left behind. My tutor, Eduardo, was excellent. I highly recommend this program.

I'm very glad I found Spanish Blackbelt! I have wanted to learn Spanish for quite a while. I…read moresearched online and found their classes. There is an online placement quiz that helps you select which class is appropriate for you. Here is what I really like about Spanish Blackbelt: The classes are casual; we meet at the local Starbuck's that is very close to my house. The class is small; there are only two of us. There is homework and it can be challenging. There is a strong focus on grammar and spelling. It can be daunting at times, but it is all online and it is very well organized with lots of visual aids. The teacher, Alejandro, is great. He is charming and warm and very encouraging. We speak only Spanish during the class and I've never been made to feel awkward about my rather clumsy skills. I'm only half-way through the Yellow level and have decided to continue to the next level. I truly wish I could wake up one morning and simply know how to speak Spanish. But, I think Spanish Blackbelt might be the next best way to become a Spanish speaker.