Over the years I've heard jokes about "Community Theater" but this is the first time I've ever…read moreactually been to one. It's a unique, but fun, experience. Imagine coming to a friendly strangers house and watching friendly strangers perform a play for you in their living room. That's the Lakewood Theater experience. The better half and I saw 39 Steps, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. The players do a wonderful job of telling a story with a bare minimum of props and some pretty decent acting. If you are looking for a Broadway experience, you'll probably be disappointed but if you are looking for some fun in an intimate setting I highly recommend it.

STILL SCRATCHING MY HEAD!…read more Let's be honest, Lakewood Theatre is a very small, very old, slightly neglected theater. HOWEVER, this little theatre really delivered when it came to their recent production of A Christmas Carol. My husband and I were simply bewildered by the talent here as it is a very small town and this venue does not exactly scream: Talent resides here! According to one audience member, the theatre has been around for approximately 30 years but the building is quiet a bit older and this is most evident with the seats. The wooden seats are super narrow and somewhat uncomfortable for those that are fluffier than most. They appear to be at least fifty years old. The production was very professional as was the cast. My husband and I both agreed that this group of talented actors and actresses deserve a larger and much nicer space. Regardless of the venue, the play did not suffer one bit. We enjoyed every aspect of it including the singing and instrumental performances. This play was perfect for the entire family and proudly represented the spirit of Christmas. Lakewood is a great little theatre and worth checking out if you are looking for great plays and performances.

Smartt Steps made my daughter in law who she is today! What a great program for kids to get…read moreinvolved in and grow up in. There are many who have graduated here and have gone on to do great things. Even get scholarships to college! What a great investment for the parents who put so much of their time and energy in to their children while growing up!

If you're looking for actual instruction for a young child, try the Hendersonville Music Academy or…read moreprivate in-home lessons; either would be a better option than this scam of a place. First, if your kid is 6-7, you HAVE to sign them up for the Rookies class alongside private lessons, which costs $150 per month. When we initially enrolled, it sounded like a music theory class, exposing kids to different instruments, getting a feel for them, etc. That sounds great, but it's not actually teaching much of anything. Most of the time, it's just noise. There's supposed to be a "song of the month" that the kids in the class "learn," and at the end of the month, they play the song for their grownups. Not only did not this NOT happen for April through August that we were enrolled, but when they finally remembered they were supposed to be doing it in September and October, it was basically watching the kids sit around and hold their instruments while the song played very loudly. Only then does your kid get to take their private lesson, which was all we really wanted in the first place, so instead of paying $100 for a weekly 45-minute lesson on the instrument she actually wanted to learn, we spent all that money for an hour-long Rookies class that was a total waste. The private lessons aren't any better. In almost 7 months of 45-minute lessons, my kid spent more time coloring than learning how to play piano. She can't play a single song, and my kid is pretty good at picking up skills when she and an instructor are focusing on the skill itself. This is due in part to the SOR franchise's "song-first" method of teaching, where they let students pick a song they want to learn and then try to teach that song. The problems with this method are many: A) my kid is six, she's never played piano before, and needs to learn the most basic of basics first, which they hardly touch upon; B) her favorite song right now is "Jolene." Great song, but not a great first song to learn on the piano for a total beginner; and C) the instructors were constantly stepping in and out of the private lesson room whenever it suited them, talking to parents of other kids, coming up to the front desk, etc. Why are we paying $100 a month for instructors to sit there and ask my kid what she wants to learn, instead of showing her beginner piano? Why are we paying $100 a month for instructors to leave the room to talk to another parent for 10 of her 45 minutes to them how their kid did in your previous class? Why is the instructor wasting time drawing pictures of Bluey for my kid to color instead of going over how to read notes? I'm sure the instructors are very talented musicians, but not everyone who is good at a skill is a good teacher. Then there were the schedule problems, meaning you're never allowed to miss a class and there's no refunds for anything, no prorated rates for months where you might not have as many lessons. We were about to miss a lesson/Rookies class the day of, due to a family emergency, and when we called the school the same morning to reschedule, the front desk staff told us that we should have given 24 hours notice, and that there were no makeups available. That would've been understandable if it weren't for the multiple times the front desk staff called or texted us last minute to say they had no instructor for a class and could we reschedule the lesson? This was super inconvenient, as we scheduled Saturday classes because that was what worked for our family, and having to shuffle around our weekday schedule to attend make-up lessons wasn't great. But no refunds, even if it was the school's responsibility, as their instructors were ALWAYS getting sick (not their fault, but it's not ours either that they can't keep their school staffed). The final nail in the coffin - I let the staff know as soon as we knew that we needed to unenroll due to a change in our family's schedule and that our last class would be at the end of the month. I was told that they needed 30 days' notice to cancel, which is not a company-wide policy, but the only reason we were informing them so late (the 11th of the month) was because they rescheduled our regular classes again anyway! I made it abundantly clear that we would not pay for an additional month in which we would not be attending classes, and that if they tried to charge us, we would dispute it. Thankfully they didn't bother and sent us a confirmation (the day before our last class) that we would be unenrolled at the end of the month. If you're looking for an hour-long class for your kid to goof off in and have fun being around instruments, but not actually play them, sign up for the Rookies class. Unless your kid is older, don't bother with private lessons - they won't learn anything.

From the owner: School of Rock is different from traditional music education programs. Our patented and proven…read moreSchool of Rock Method™ has taught hundreds of thousands of students around the world to play music. We combine one-on-one guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and singing instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, teaching students how to play together as a band. Our version of recitals are real rock shows at real venues in front of live audiences. This style of teaching builds lasting musical proficiency, boosts confidence, increases creativity, improves socialization skills, and allows students to work together as a band. When you join School of Rock, not only will you become a musician, but you'll be part of a close-knit community of passionate musicians and music lovers. We welcome students of all ages and experience levels.

We have been watching the Mike Huckabee Show for over a year and we were very excited that we were…read moreable to get free tickets to see a live taping. When we arrived we were able to get a decent parking spot and we joined the preshow line up to enter the building. We were welcomed by several ushers outside offering Mom assistance if needed, since she uses a walker. We waited in line and slowly snaked through the que leading to security where we went through medal detectors. Everyone was very friendly, even the police officers work i.l ng security. Once we made it through the line we checked in and recieved our seating Assignment. The waiting area had a few tables with snacks and bottled waters as well as a table with coffee and tea to enjoy prior to entering the theater. When it was time to enter the theater we were given special filming instructions and then we were off to be seated. We were so excited to see that we would be front row near the band side of the stage. I cant get over how friendly everyone was. The filming took a little more than an hour and to make it even better, because it was my birthday I was given a Huckabee coffee mug! Mom also caught a tshirt in between filming. After the show we were able to get them autographed and got to speak with Governor Huckabee! If given the opportunity to go again, we would or to go and enjoy other shows that they offer as well!

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I began dancing at World Champion Productions Hendersonville January 7th 2019. Today I am 35…read morepounds less, my blood pressure went from 180/110 to 130/75, my migraines stopped, my sciatica disappeared, my balance improved dramatically and my depression abated for the first time in years. I turned 68 years old. I had NEVER danced a day in my life before January 7th! I am happy. I am healthy! I have had remarkable experiences! I am dancing! Thank you WCP and Jamie Black!!! I have life back!!! Sue Buckles

We needed lessons for my son's upcoming wedding and Danny was very accommodating in getting my son,…read moremy husband and myself much more comfortable with social dancing. He is willing to work out 2 hours of private lessons next Saturday for my son and his fiancé. The Saturday evening dance party was low keyed and the regular patrons were very welcoming to us, even though it was our first day. We came fr Franklin TN and Atlanta GA because Danny was willing to give us Saturday lessons. We are all truly grateful! I was very nervous about the mother/son dance and feel much better now after Danny's excellent lessons!

Had an amazing girls trip that included line dancing with stompin' grounds. We learned two dances…read moreand received videos of both! Such a fun fantastic memory to make and keep. The only thing I would say is dancing space was a little tight not sure if they can do a bigger studio but still 5/5!!!!!

An iconic Nashville activity come to life! Registration through the website was very easy and…read moreprovided step by step instructions on where to go, what to bring and how to get in. Reminder, that if you are over 21 please bring an ID, makes it easier to get through the front door on Broadway. As an alternative, there is an entrance through the alley between the bars on Broadway and the Ryman that accesses all/most of the bars. After going all the way to the top floor with an amazing view, our instructor Jason checked us in. He did a fabulous job, explaining the process, breaking down the line dance and taking some amazing video to keep to show all your friends and family what a fabulous dancer that you are. HA! They send the video a few days after the experience and its included in your fee. My suggestion would be to either build more time into the lesson to grab drinks between or pay a bit more and have a bar tender upstairs. They do provide immediate access to water because boy shaking it makes you thirsty. Had a fabulous time and definitely encourage visitors to give this a try.