Marcia is one of the most giving and nurturing people that I've met in Los Angeles. She cares for…read moreher students as if they were her own family and bends over backwards to ensure that they feel supported and appreciated. She's an extremely gifted and seasoned actress as well. This school is unique in a town filled with folks trying to make a buck off the backs of struggling actors. Marcia truly cares.

Honestly I could write a essay about how amazing this class and the teachers are but it wouldn't…read morereally matter unless you checked it out for yourself. My essay still wouldn't do this class justice. I've been to quite a few different classes and this is really the First and Only class I recommend to others. Thank you so much for everything!!!

I have driven up and down Glendale never noticing the studio's until I joined 1iota and signed up…read moreto get tickets for Ridiculousness with Rob Dyrdek... It's a cool little studio with very nice staff!!! So for those that want to check it out go for it... I often see they have the gates open for those that want to be movie extras, so if you're off work and want to be an extra check it out... I will be back to see more of Ridiculousness as they are filming this month for his next season so take advantage!!! See you back stage

FAR from being a studio...but it's better than a warehouse stage…read more Equipment comes from Palladin....not the best lighting and grip to work with... Cheap rental rates.... You get what you pay for though

I love this station. It is student run but those individuals know what they are doing. They are an…read moreindie radio station so each Dj brings something different. They keep Radio alive in colleges. If you get the chance check them out on the Tune In app. Shout out to the staff as well . They are so kind and are always looking to help students interested in Radio or broadcasting. They are also incorporating Tv into their field of interest. Great station!

This radio station is awesome!! It's the only college radio station that is actually run by the…read morestudents of valley college (myself included) They are online and if you're local to the area you can tune in at 95.1 fm. During the fall and spring semesters you can hear students programs that are produced by the students. Some are awesome shows(like mine..hehe) and well others can use a little work, but the thing I love most about this station is that it's raw. You don't hear radio like this anywhere else in the LA area.

Streaming Hope is an awesome venue for Artists. If you are a singer, musician, poet, visual…read moreartists, stand up comic, - Streaming Hope does open Mic and then an awesome featured performer show the last Friday of every month. I am a poet and I have performed there at least 5x and I love it. Supportive energy, beautiful space, free snacks and coffee, - what more could you want. Oh and the people who perform...are REALLY GOOD!

Memorable!! Anto…read moreputs on a stellar production that includes a collection of LA's best musicians, singers, poets and storytellers . The atmosphere is electric, the people are great and you will be entertained. This is one of those monthly events that you can't wait to attend.

The moment I walked into Carroll's office I was immediately welcomed by the pleasant, zen feeling…read morefrom the atmosphere. Carroll is a great and patient director, very easy to work with. Makes you feel as if you are recording in your own home with her welcoming presence and vibe. Very professional and definitely a pleasure to work with! Misha

Nothing but great things to say about Carroll -- she's genuine, she loves what she does and she's a…read moregifted director! She simplifies the art of auditioning and gives you easy-to-employ advice that will make your auditions better instantly. And most refreshingly: despite being one of the most respected and active voiceover casting directors in Los Angeles, she has zero ego about what she does. She's great at directing actors, she loves doing it and she's moved to help artists get the most out of their voiceover careers. She's an inspirational woman and I'm grateful to know her.

Instruction is good, students are absolutely wonderful, but business policies are terrible to…read morenonexistent. The website is unusual. It tells potential students to reach out to the instructor before taking a class. The purpose of a website / marketing is to make it easier for the consumer to do business with you. No other studios do this. I just showed up for the first class and luckily saw another student who showed me where the entrance is. I've seen others do the same. Coco is warm and welcoming. Mark is off-putting and rude to most newcomers. It also lacks all basic information and policies you expect to see on a dance studio website - there is no bathroom, dressing rooms etc. There are no class policies, payment information, prices, anti-harassment policies, processes for how to report incidents. Customers are treated differently - I've seen some told to use the owner's bathroom in her home while others told to go across the street to the park. Communications are poor and myself and other students have driven a long way to attend class only to find out class was cancelled. Be prepared for mixed messages. I had been going there 4-5 times a week for a year and received nothing but positive feedback. I always felt welcome there. Out of the blue I received the nastiest, rudest, most threatening email from the owner I've ever received. For months she wouldn't give me a reason and refused to have a conversation about it like any reasonable person / business owner would have done in her position. It was insulting, rude and unnecessary. Not to mention completely passive aggressive. If there were a problem, wouldn't you pull them aside after class to chat or set-up time for a discussion? No, straight to threats. Please note: Coco is one of the best teachers I've ever studied with and this review/rating no way reflects on her. She is professional, communicates well, is patient and creates a true no judgement environment to learn in. She is also one of the best sources of information on tap. She truly wants to see her students grow. And she offers a true intro to tap class for adults which is difficult to find in any style of dance. I have not had the opportunity to study with Joseph or Lynn but have heard only good things.

I got my friend a gift certificate to take tap dance classes here and she LOVED IT! I went to go…read morecheck out the studio and the class and I was really impressed. The studio is small but personal and the teacher, Jane Napier, gives a lot of individual attention. I called all of the big dance studios in Hollywood and they just seemed so impersonal and so indifferent to have my potential business. They were expensive and I got the feeling that the whole experience they were offering was really manufactured and hollow. I'm so happy that I found this place because The Upstairs Studio is the exact opposite of those places. My friend loved the series of classes I got her and signed up for more classes on her own. I think if you're looking for a studio that's more personal but that doesn't sacrifice the variety and quality of the routines you learn, the Upstairs Studio is a great pick. Also, even though I didn't sit in on a beginners class, I think this would be the best place to learn if you've finally decided to live out your tap dancing dream.

Global Voice Broadcasting has helped make a dream I didn't even realized I had come true! I first…read moreappeared on Dr. Lisa's Health in Heels as a guest, and was blown away by the professionalism of the studio, staff and services offered--not to mention the absolute blast I had. When the prospect of my own show was mentioned, it took me about a millisecond to yelp, "YES!" They helped me launch Girl Boner Radio in January of this year, which has since elevated my overall brand and social media reach, allowed me to meet and interact with fascinating people and given me something wonderful to look forward to each week. They are true professionals, offering invaluable opportunities to artists of all kinds.

Great place to podcast or produce a radio show on air. Regardless of your topic you are able to…read morereach all platforms and be visible if you like or just audio. Or both your choice. Great staff and helpful in helping you decide who to produce your show on air.

I worked at Red Varden Studios under the leadership and alongside the company's president, Zig…read moreGauthier, for over a year. In that time, I learned more about the film business and hard work than I ever did in either film school or working production. When it comes to casting, I can't recommend Zig enough. There is nobody that Zig cannot find, sweet talk and bring on board whatever project he's associated with. Whether the character(s) you need is living remotely and off the grid in the wilds of Alaska, or working as a too-too seamstress in Stotts City, Missouri - he WILL find them and sign them! He works fast and to say he's detail oriented is a vast understatement. Zig is also an incredibly talented writer. Whether you need simple like a character beat-sheet, a one-sheet or a bit more detailed like a treatment or pitch deck, he has it covered. His level of commitment to any given project is unparalleled - he will outwork anyone and everyone in the room. A fact he prides himself on. On set, Zig is incredibly focused and very zen. As we all know, there's no such thing as a good surprise when you're on set. He will identify potential problems before they arise. Another positive is that nothing will ruffle his feathers - he takes challenges as they come and focuses on solutions. Finally, I can't fully express how vast Zig's network of connections is. Having worked as an executive at a number networks, including Fox and SyFy, he has connections all over Los Angeles and beyond. He seems to know everyone and everyone seems to know him. Zig is connected with all the big players, whether it's at a network, studio, agency, management or production company, he generally has a contact or some sort of in. If you're doing background research on either Red Varden Studios or its principal, Zig Gauthier, and deciding whether or not to utilize or hire either, do yourself a favor and get him on your team before somebody else does.

I went through Zig's program about 4 years ago when I moved back to LA from NY. The best way I can…read moredescribe it is a bootcamp. The poor reviews don't surprise me, the good reviews don't surprise me. I'm a sensitive flower and the first couple weeks, I drove home in tears. After a couple weeks, I had developed that "thick skin" that all job applications will ask you to have. I was there for about a month and got an agency job, a jump I hadn't been able to manage beforehand. It wasn't easy or pleasant, but I'm very glad I did it. The biggest thing you'll get from RV is a network of peers that are all moving up in entertainment with you. My fellow intern alumns are now some of my closest friends in LA and it's awesome seeing them kick ass in their careers. Believe it or not, as soon as you graduate, Zig is sweet as pie. He's been my first call when I need brutally honest career advice. I like being a part of this close-knit network and it's strange that the brief month I spent there years ago continues to pay off today.