Just wanted to update how pleased we are with Song Bird Studio and Kaila our sons teacher…read more Kaila is wonderful. She has been kind, flexible and understanding and is truly a great teacher in every sense. The Studio has moved up the street since my last review and we also attended the annual recital first time since Covid, so I should mention how nice that was! It showcased all the students (piano and voice) and I enjoyed hearing all the performances, as did my family. I Highly recommended them if you are looking for music lessons, give them a try!

Becky, the owner, is so kind and encourages her students to love music and be all they can be. The…read moreenvironment at Songbird is positive, loving, and very fun!

We feel so lucky to have found Grow Music Academy! I have 2 kids that take piano lessons from…read moreMallory and we seriously couldn't have found a more patient and encouraging teacher. I also appreciate how she keeps them motivated and engaged by mixing up the music to include fun pop songs and famous theme songs (Chicago Bulls songs). She arranges annual recitals and competitions that help her students build up their confidence. One of my kids is becoming more interested in expanding her learnings into ukelele and voice lessons.

It took us six years to find these people. We moved here from Detroit, where the music teachers…read morewere fantastic. Somehow the suburbs of Chicago didn't measure up. Until now. These teachers are excellent, and provide good value.

I highly recommend that you are getting piano and violin lessons with Ms. Codruta!!! She is…read morewonderful with my daughter and has the great musical knowledge, experience in working with children and patience in allowing the child to grow his/her love towards the instrument! Great work, I love this studio!!!!

Mr. Fadrowski taught my daughter how to create music with her cello. He shared his love of this…read moreregal instrument and taught her how to use it to bring out the most beautiful music. As a result, our home was filled with soulful sounds only a cello can bring. He also pushed her past her comfort level, demanded more discipline, and been a constant in her life since she was 9 years old. He used a balance of humor and strict commands to bring out the best in her. She has graduated and will now be moving on. We will never forget Mr. Fadrowski and the priceless gift he has given my daughter. Because of him, she will always have the ability to play and share her music.

We have been extremely pleased with the BMA and in particular the owner/teacher Marian Fadrowski…read more  Our 12 year old son plays cello and is in the school orchestra.  While the school does a nice job, the instruction my son receives from Marian in private lessons is priceless.   Beyond the lessons, there are also recitals and group playing available.   Highly highly recommend!

This place is wonderful. The classes are professional and fun for kids. I would rate it higher but…read moreit's also quite expensive. The christmas and summer shows are fun for the kids and really create an ensemble, though in the older kid shows there is a bit of a bias toward actors in company. Has some flaws, but overall good.

This review is based on my opinion & from my observations:…read more Steps seems to only focus on the kids in "company" &/or the ones taking multiple classes. Although kids who take one class can easily become that student whose interests are to get to that level; I don't understand this. And, no my child did not try out for company & not make it. I'm not disgruntled due to anything of that nature. There's no assistance to help guide your child's interests, or to get them onto the right "track"; I know this because I asked. If your child has found their passion and you need a little guidance, "there's no help here", was the message I heard loud & clear. If you try asking a question btw, plan on a 6 week turnaround. Made me feel very unimportant and that I had my child at the wrong place. Obtaining tickets for your child's yearly performance was ridiculous (website crashes/credit card error messages/rescheduling ticket purchase dates). Even if your on the website at the exact start time, you will not get a decent seat no matter what you do. And you'll pay $16 per person to attend btw. Don't even get me started on the multiple discussions I had to have, to get a costume that fit my child before picture day. The class teacher was pleasant and my child never complained about class. But my child couldn't tell me her name until after Christmas. Substitute teacher was class participant mother (unsure if any dance teaching background - again no communication) that simply confused my child with changes to the routine; this was the one time she did complain about class. Again my opinion is from my observations; there's a feeling of a very clicky atmosphere at the studio. The kids who go to school together know each other, but that seems to be it. Kinda like a "Dance Moms" feel to the atmosphere, but I did chat with a couple of VERY nice parents a few times over the past year. And it seems like the kids all got along well in the classes. Don't plan on sitting in a seat in the studio, while waiting for your child. The kids stuff is all over the tables & chairs while the kids are in class. Why they cannot be directed to place their belongings in a cubby? They do that at school. Or maybe put up some hooks or lockers? You could definitely use some lunch tables. Plan on doing something outside the studio during class & picking them up at the door. I've been to other studios and were easily blown away by their welcoming nature...treated as WAY more important then we've felt here. Definitely shop around before settling for the local dance school. And if Steps reads this review, I honestly hope you'll take this review to heart and make some positive changes. I'm not writing this to be malicious, I writing this to help other parents make informed decisions. These things definitely bothered me, and that's what reviews are for.

I cannot say enough good things about this studio. My son and daughter have been dancing here for…read moreyears. We moved out of the area a while ago and but still drive the distance to continue at this studio. My son (14) and daughter (9) will not even consider going anywhere else. They love it here. The new owner is one of the kindest people I have met. All the teachers have a true love for dance, and it shows in their teaching. This studio focuses on proper technique to avoid injury and create beautiful dancers. The spring recital is the cherry on top. Instead of watching a million individual dances by class level, NWBA puts on an actual ballet. The costumes, sets and lighting is top notch. My kids love feeling part of a show and dancing with other levels. They get a taste of what a professional ballet dancer gets to do. For family and friends in the audience following a ballet story is way more enjoyable than a traditional recital.

Northwest Ballet Academy offers an unparalleled dance experience for a suburban studio. You can…read moreenroll with complete confidence due to NWBA's impressive professional teachers, high quality dance productions, and many dance art forms (Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Character, Cecchetti, & Yoga). NWBA is a family run, caring studio where teachers and students support and encourage thoughtful development and solid ballet technique. My family has been dancing with NWBA since the doors opened in 1985 when I started my ballet journey, I've recommended friends, and now my daughter studies at NWBA from an early age. Of course their children/young adult programs are great, but they also have fantastic Adult Ballet classes where the teachers will actually teach and support you at whatever level you desire. I highly recommend this 5+ star dance studio!

Another fantastic dance recital Saturday ! I love watching all of Robins dancers , little, and…read morebig, shine in an evironment they love! Thanks Robin, Brad, and teachers. Pat O'Rourke

A terrific studio. Great knowledgeable instructors. Students learn a lot in a very fun positive…read moremanner.