I learned about Amy K Music from a groupon offer. I started…read moretaking violin lessons after a 15 yr break. I couldn't be happier-my instructor Laura is incredibly patient and full of great feedback. My childhood teacher was a stuffy lady stuck in the stone ages, so it's refreshing to take lessons from a person in my age group. I have nothing to compare the pricing to since my lessons as a kid were in public school in NJ (and were free). They are certainly are flexible with time and scheduling. The office space is a tad, creepy is about the most negative thing I can say. the place needs some paint and some cheering up. All in all very happy with my lessons.

I discovered Amy K Music after buying a Living Social Deal for my daughter. We made her first…read moreappointment a few months after buying the deal and were treated great, as if we were full price paying customers. My daughter's instructor was Nira and she was just great with her. We were honest with her that we couldn't afford lessons after the ones we had purchased and she listened to my daughter's goals and really helped her work towards them. If we could afford lessons, I would definitely return to Amy K and ask for Nira. She learned a lot in her 3 lessons! Only thing I would say is that it would be nice to know ahead of time that there is no receptionist or anything, so when you go in, you just wait until the instructor comes out for you. I bothered the architect or engineer that shares space with them because I wasn't sure what to do and he didn't know either. Otherwise, their pricing seems comparable to other private lessons for voice, etc, and they were very professional, got back to us quickly and offered a great service!

My daughter began piano lessons with Mr. Pearce when she just turned 6. She will be 11 in December…read more Mr. Pearce is wonderful! He has the perfect disposition for teaching children, and he is so dedicated to his students. His love of music translates beautifully to my daughter. I hope he continues for a very long time. We love you Mr. Pearce.

My son has been learning karate from Sensei Jared since he was in kindergarten (6 years and…read morecounting!) Jared gets kids to work hard, and the progress shows. Not all kids have the same abilities or learn at the same speed, and Jared always works with them to individually achieve their best. On the gaming side of things, I've been playing Magic the Gathering for 25 years, and even after all that time, I find many game shops have an air of unapproachability, but that isn't the case here. The gaming environment here is fun and approachable for everyone. You'll find me there many Saturday evenings playing with the regulars, but when someone new comes in, they are always welcomed. If you've never touched a deck of cards, but want to learn, this is a great place to go. There are loaner decks available, and people won't hesitate to sit down and help you learn the rules and play your first game. Even the tournament nights usually have both a beginner and an advanced group, so if you've never played in one before, you'll be helped every step of the way.

We love this place! Very welcoming environment. Sensei Jared is great with kids. Our Seth love and…read moreenjoy learning here

Dr Ivona Kaminska was my son's piano teacher from kindergarten through eighth grade…read more Ivona is an exceptional teacher and a very talented pianist. She is knowledgeable, kind, and patient. John made an incredible progress with his piano study under Ivona's guidance. He also enjoyed many opportunities to participate in local and international festivals/competitions. John loved his teacher and worked very hard to please her. I am thankful that he had the opportunity to learn under Ms Ivona. He will carry skills that were taught him and the love of music. I would highly recommend Dr Kaminska as a piano teacher for any student! Alina Rose

I would not be the musician I am today without studying 12 years under Dr. Ivona Kaminska. From the…read morestart, she helped shape my technique in a very digestible way, and developed my artistry and sensitivity to music throughout my tutelage. Dr. Kaminska is a very interactive teacher and shows that she genuinely cares, helping me mature as a pianist and as a person. As I got older, Ivona helped connect me with established professors like: Julian Martin (Juilliard School of Music), Dr Logan Skelton: (University of Michigan), Francesco Nicolosii (Thalberg Institute, Italy), and Albert Atanelle (Liceu Conservatory), giving me the privilege to perform for them in private masterclasses, exposing me to new perspectives and broadening my scope of possible interpretation and artistic expression on the piano.

Here's a shout out to Miciah of Dodge Music Studios for letting my son use his studio to practice…read morewhile we were visiting Phoenix. If you find it's hard to get your child to practice music at home, you'll also know how nearly impossible it is when traveling. In the past I have contacted music schools, rented instruments, and even bought a keyboard and hardcase. Each of these solutions created its own problem from the school that said we could use any open practice room only to be barged in on by a very pissed off nine-year old who insisted we were using "her" piano, to having to returned to a music store for parts missing from the keyboard we rented, to having to pay a hefty additional fee to the airline for the oversized instrument case. By good fortune I found Dodge Music when planning our trip to Phoenix. Miciah made it easy to arrange and pay for practice space but the best part was the studio itself, a nicely furnished and impeccably clean room with a well-tuned baby grand. Sure beat the shoebox sized and airless practice rooms that we had to put up with in the past using console pianos that were on their last leg. Miciah was friendly, obliging but never intrusive and let my son get on with his practice as soon as we stepped in. An added bonus was Miciah's dog Gizmo, a very gentle, short-hair dog who would hang out with us. My son is very allergic to animal dander but both the house and Gizmo were almost antiseptically clean (compare my house anyway). My son didn't have any problems with his allergies and Gizmo was a welcomed lesson companion. Even though my son wasn't taking lessons from Miciah, I can say with confidence that his studio exude a relaxed atmosphere where one can readily focus on lessons. Thanks a lot, Miciah and you too, Gizmo!

Wish there was a 6-star option for Miciah and Dodge Music Studios. Simply the best instructor,…read morecoach, mentor we could have asked for. Our daughter has spent MANY years under his effective and kind tutelage. She loves the piano, choir, guitar and accordion and is now in advanced high school piano/guitar at an Arts school. His passion for performance is contagious.

Richie has 30+ years experience teaching adolescence and adults alike. He truly understands what it…read moremeans to be a mentor of someone's talents and meet them where they're at. Whether you're interested in a casual sense or determined, Richie is the piano teacher for you. Highly recommend for piano mentorship.

We started our daughter in piano lessons with Mr. Richie when she turned six years old, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our decision. He is quite possibly the most patient and kind teacher you could ask for. Our daughter simply adores him. Above all, it is clear that he recognizes the individual needs of each of his students, and truly tailors his instruction to help them be the most confident, successful students they can be. We are lucky enough to live nearby, but we would happily drive across town for Rhythm & Russo!

It was my first time going into Andy's Hobby Headquarters and boy! I spent about 30 minutes looking…read morearound and didn't even see it all. This is a model kit builders dream! They have it all from Pokemon, book nooks, Gundam, Warhammer, military, car kits and more. They also carry diorama supplies as well as paints. If you are into model building you must check this place out.

Bonnie is an amazing artist and teacher! She has all of the qualities of an inspiring teacher and…read moreartist. Bonnie is very warm and patient. My eleven-year-old daughter loved Bonnie and her classes right from the start. Bonnie makes you feel right at home, listens to what you want to learn, and helps you improve your skills step by step. My daughter has learned so much from her. The quality of the paintings my daughter did in lessons with Bonnie has turned out amazing! We look forward to continuing lessons with her every week. If you want to become a better painter and artist, contact Bonnie! She is very experienced and has so much to offer.