We own a 27 ft Catalina near DC on the Potomac River. We recently started to race her in local…read moreweekly races and we wanted to upgrade our skills. As a Co-owner, I first took the performance sailing classes. We then asked the school if we can hire an instructor for a day to give us personal instruction on both our boat and how to fly our spinnaker. The school sent to us Sean, an instructor with tons of experience with spinnakers of all types. Sean provided us a detailed assessment of our equipment and the role of each member of crew-- the pit person, the trimmers and the foredeck person. At the end of the day of flying the chute, we all felt more confident and are ready to race spin fleet.

Just completed the US Sailing Basic Cruising course on the Chesapeake with coach, Mike Hull. We…read morehad strong winds all three days which made for exciting sailing, mooring, anchoring, and docking. Mike did a great job with pacing the material, adding real-life stories, and letting us do most of the sailing. High recommend JWorld for learning to sail or honing your skills.

Beltway Driving school is Amazing!! They are extremely thorough with teaching us the machanism of…read morethe car and the importance of safety while driving. They are great with making sure you are equipped with all things driving!

I would reccomend this driving academy to anyone! The facilities are clean and organized, beverages…read moreare offered and its a very relaxed learning environment. Mr. Jones and Ms. Lita are the best, they're both really funny instructors that give constructive criticism without making you feel unintelligent . It turns out that me and another guy in my class scheduled our driving test on the same day around the same time and on the day of the test, both of us were the only ones that passed our test out of the other teenagers on the course (you can watch other drivers while waiting in line for your turn). My twin sister also went here and she passed her test the first time, too. You won't regret learning at Beltway!

I'm a member of the Flyer 9 PowerTime boat at SailTime Annapolis. I love SailTime! I evaluated…read moreseveral other options when I joined and SailTime had the best fleet options by far. The Annapolis location is especially great. There are regular social events, a great clubhouse, and incredible team to support everything. SailTime is remarkable at how quickly they address reported issues. Just yesterday I reported a few minor issues during my check off and they are already scheduled to be fixed tomorrow! Sailtime is really the best way to boat in my opinion. It's so nice to not have to worry about maintenance, winterizing, and all the other things that typically come with boat ownership. It's far cheaper than owning. Some things still could use improvement. Sailtime Plus, while extremely promising, isn't the most straightforward to use/book. I didn't hear back when I inquired about using it through the site. Building a better automated system for using SailTime Plus and checking availability at other locations would be awesome. I'd even plan trips around which locations had availability. There is one thing I would change if I ran SailTime. An additional charge pay-per-use option to have the boat prepped, stocked with sheets, refueled, docked, rinsed, and covers put back on. Not sure if there is enough interest in something like this to justify it but I'd definitely use and love it! Overall, I love my membership. I was worried I wouldn't feel like I got enough time on the boat but I don't feel like I've had any issues finding availability. I get plenty of use for my satisfaction. There are lots of days (especially weekdays) when the boat is completely unused. The other members are wonderful and take great care of the boat. I highly recommend joining!

Just completed my ASA 104 with Sailtime Annapolis and Captain Gary. I can't say enough about the…read moreexperience. Everyone was superb, professional, organized, and really went out of there way to make the entire 3 day / 2 night course such a great time. Capt. Gary was the best: a patient teacher, knowledgeable sailor, a kind, humorous soul, and really instilled fun and learning into the course. The 40' boat was clean, well-equipped, and sailed great. My crew mates were excellent company. Accommodations were very comfortable -- a great sailing vessel. Upon returning to port (after slogging through a dreary, cold, rainy last day), Tammy had prepared delicious Crab Bisque and cookies! What service! Can't say enough about the experience!

I got my makeup artist license from the Chesapeake School of Makeup Artistry in Annapolis back in…read more2001 or 2002. Since then it has moved (to Arnold) and expanded to become the Chesapeake School of Esthetics. The program was excellent and in fact I moved from Minnesota to Maryland to get my makeup artist license from CSMA. At the time the school was a one woman operation, with Betty J Wilder acting as admissions office and instructor. According to the website there is now at least one other staff member onboard. I attended the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program. We met once or twice a week and the program was completed in about two months. We learned about color theory, face types, skin undertones, makeup applications, and good sanitation practices. I also took a one day followup seminar on photography makeup. Betty is an invaluable resource when it comes to knowing about people, trends, and companies in the beauty business. She is kind, friendly, approachable and absolutely hilarious!! She also introduced me to Paula Begoun's books and debunked many skincare myths (see my review of Paula's Choice skincare: http://www.yelp.com/biz/paulas-choice-renton-2#hrid:TB6hGsxic3s0_7YlZANAug/src:self). My class was maybe ten people at the most, which ensured every student got as much attention and information as they needed. Students ranged from people just interested in cosmetics to people already working as makeup artists. The final exam involved a written test and makeup application demonstration. Though the makeup artist license is not a full cosmetology or aesthetician license, I learned alot, it helped me get a job with two cosmetic lines, and I still get a discount at Sally's Beauty Supply! I highly recommend this program for someone solely interested in makeup, and not hair, nails, waxing, or skincare. Just be aware of the limitations of the license, as many salons will probably prefer someone with a full license. This program currently costs $980. I can't say much about the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program as Betty was just getting the esthetics program started when I was at CSMA. According to the website, the program runs for twenty weeks, enrollment is limited to eight students, and the course includes lecture/theory and hands on labs. Topics covered include: Facial and Body Treatments, Facial Massage, Skin Analysis, Hair Removal, Makeup Application, Skin Care Equipment , Color Analysis, and Retails Skills. The cost is $8,750. There are not many schools or programs like this in the country (believe me, I looked at almost all the possibilities) so if this is your specific area of interest, I highly recommend the Chesapeake School of Esthetics. See the website for more details: http://www.education-csma.com.

I attended Chesapeake School of Esthetics for the 600 Hour Esthetics Program. I am completely…read moresatisfied with the education I received. Betty is extremely knowledgeable and an all around great person to work with. The curriculum is great and I felt 100% prepared to take my state boards with confidence. When I was attending, Betty had a 100% pass rate for the state board testing, which is a statistic that shows how much she puts into her school. After I graduated, I passed my state boards and proceeded on to work in a spa for about 2 years. I just recently ended up being offered my dream job in the cosmetics industry and I have to thank Betty because without this amazing school I would not be where I am today.

Both of my boys went through Learn to Drive and it was a great experience. They go above and…read morebeyond, every time. When it's time for my daughter to learn to drive I will use them for a third time. Highly recommend!!

So thankful my new driver was able to take her driving lessons here. Appreciate this local business…read moreso much!

My daughter loves dancing at Jeanettes school of dance! She is growing and thriving in her dance…read moreabilities since joining. If you are looking for a studio that is more personal and like a family, this is it. There are a lot of different options for dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and even acro! My daughter is a part of the ballet company and newly the competition team. My daughter was welcomed with open arms and into the dance family. Ive seen her skills greatly improve since joining Jeanettes school of dance. Ms. Michele is the owner (Jeanettes daughter) and she is wonderful. She along with the other teachers really want to see the girls learn, thrive and succeed. Ms. Michele genuinely loves and cares about each child at her studio. Come join the family!

I started dancing at Jeanette's when I was 3 years old and danced there through my senior year. I…read morealso taught/ assisted throughout the years. now as an adult I've come back for adult dance classes. the atmosphere of Jeanettes is very welcoming and accepting of all and feels like a family. Mrs.Michele, the owner is very kind and has a true passion for not just dance but also teaching it! The competition team is filled with exciting opportunities and events that gives students a true sense of unity and encourages teamwork!

They use snail mail to process rental renewals and then penalize you when your renewal agreement…read moregets lost in the mail. I have been charged in the past three months more than what my annual rental fee for the year should be. So disappointing.

Avoid this company at all costs. I signed up for lessons with one of their instructors. They took…read morethe payment then called back a week later and said that instructor left before I even purchased the lessons. I asked for a refund. They said i would see a refund within a few days. After a week without seeing it I disputed the charge with my card. Music and arts then sent me a bill for the amount disputed. When I called the main headquarters they were rude and useless saying they can't help i have to talk to the store. I called and talk to the store manager. He said he did not understand the bill. I said I was leaving to go out of town to please figure it out. He said he would and email me. I not only never received an email but I had a letter from collections when I got home just 2 weeks later. They bait you in advertising sevices they can't provide then try to use collections to bully you for money they didn't earn.