20 Best Acting Programs In Nashville, TN (2022 Updated)

And as you can see most reviews are "google user" so I wouldn't be surprise if the staff is actually rating the school themselves, but this school is horrible. The staff is rude, unprofessional, and could care less about the overall wellbeing of the students as long as you pay tuition. The campus police are nonexistent they partake in activities I'm almost positive should not be happening. One of my friends was assaulted and the swept the case under the rug, never filed documents, and never followed up with the case. The financial aid staff takes money from out-of-state students and applies it to in-state students accounts (ie. workstudy, loans, etc.) because that is 90% of their student population. The department staff never answer phones, emails, and their office hours are false advertisement. The bursars office has lost money and payments sent to them and their reply is "sorry" followed by never answering the phones again. They have personally lost housing payments of mine 2 years straight which resulted in me losing housing and or paying double. This school almost lost its accreditation and really they should have because half of the students don't go to class but the professors past them anyway because of their "friendships." This is by far one of the biggest mistakes and bad choices I have ever made in my life. Had I known the undermining and the unprofessionalism this school advocates I would have never committed to it. I have been here since my freshman year and due to their "credit equivalency" scheme I could not transfer. The tuition is definitely not worth the education you are paying for. The professors are more concerned with being "cool" then actually teaching and the administration staff is more concerned with being paid then actually helping the student body. I hate the school after graduating I never will return (Now I understand why Oprah didn't), I hate the staff, and the president has yet to follow up the duties of Dr. Shields who I believe made the biggest changes now TSU is back where it started from since her departure. Anyone considering this school as a secondary education PLEASE DONT.James huckle

I graduated here back in Fall 2017 with my BBA in Accounting. It's a rocky road dealing with staff; even during slow times outside of registration. I used to work in the college system, so I understand the workflow of how I am supposed to handle being a student (which offices to go to for help, who to ask help from, keeping track of specific documents I need to turn in, etc.). However, it was difficult to get help when needed. Some staff can be very rude and unhelpful if they ever answered their phone/email. I would also go to the main campus offices to try to talk to someone, and there were several occurrences where offices would be randomly closed without putting it in their voicemail or webpage. This is not helpful when you work full-time and have to take off work to go to campus. Aside from the nightmarish organization of student services, this is a really great university! Most of my professors were very passionate about their teaching, and actually showed willingness to help you if you are struggling or congratulate you if you are doing well. Going into upper-level accounting courses were tough, but rewarding, and I felt like the professors and classmates were there to support me all the way. What's also great about this university is how affordable it is. I managed to graduate here with no student loans. It's hard, but doable. I also appreciate the accreditation is the same as other local large universities. So if you are looking for an affordable and good university, check out TSU. Just be prepared to take off time, and prepare for some disappointments dealing with staff and admin.Joe Arnold-Pierce

Currently attending this school and I do not like it one bit. This school is full of some of the most racially bitter people I've ever met. On more than one occasion I've listened to discussions that include how all whites are such bad people and how cop killing to them is a good thing? I don't know what kind of stuff they're smoking but obviously it's screwing with their brains! Last semester I had 3 teachers so absorbed in politics in their class that I could hardly see through their BS to actually learn anything. I don't know why but the teachers can't seem to stop preaching how right their political party is over everyone else's. God forbid your opinions differs then you get alienated in class as the gun nut or extremist for saying something like "I don't like the President" I've actually been called racist for stating my opinion on how I don't agree with the President's policies. Funny thing is I'm not even white I'm a light skinned Hispanic but to them it doesn't matter I'm a white racist to them. So yeah this school is not welcoming at all It's sad to say this but if you're Republican you don't belong and if you're not willing to have other people's politics shoved down your throat then don't go here. School is for learning, it's not for having other people's beliefs shoved down your throat we all have different opinions and beliefs and this school fails to understand that. I'll be switching schools next semester.Matt C

AVOID AT ALL COSTS IF A SCIENCE MAJOR!!!!!! Poorest Chem department I've ever experienced. The chemistry teachers (in my experience) are just bad teachers. They don't have the experience to teach in some cases or are just unorganized in their lectures. They can tout #1 Biology Program in the Country (for Christian schools) but Chemistry is bloody important too. Every science major needs Chemistry. So, what's a good biology program really got to do with it if Chemistry teachers are flippantly FAILING students without any analysis of their own teaching. Why are the chem labs impossible? I am transferring next semester because of this issue.Sadbe Arora Smith

I graduated from Lipscomb in 2011 and loved my time there. The university has an active campus life and dedicated staff and student leadership. I really enjoyed living on campus, my Bible classes, attending concerts and campus life events, and going to basketball games. I majored in organizational communication with a minor in marketing, and I have been working in digital marketing since 2013. I still visit Lipscomb's campus and enjoy seeing how it's changed. Lipscomb may not be for everyone, but I encourage prospective students to schedule a campus visit and take a tour.Brandon Caples

Attended Lipscomb for my graduate degree after receiving my bachelors from a large public university. It was a great decision. Knowledgeable, personable professors. Loved the community among students. As a research institution that hosts national events, award shows, and keynote speakers, it is definitely well respected and constantly growing. Not to mention Nashville is an amazing city!Frankie Romeo

I completed the MOL Master Organizational Leadership program entirely online as a distant learner. My experience has been pretty pleasant, however some of the course material was out-dated so revisions has been made to the program offering a new specialization track for students to benefit from. My professors were Amazing minus two 😊😊, however I would say that they were bad I just think that sometimes differences of opinions should be respected. I actually excelled in the MOL Program and learned so much about l leadership. My only complaint is that my degree was mailed out to me in a card board envelop which is beyond shocking to me and an insult. I would prefer that my hard earned degree have been package in a hard Trevecca Nazarene University portfolio. I have attended several universities an none of the other schools has ever mailed my degree in a card board envelop; Murray State University Shorter University, nor Argosy University Minus this experience TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY is by far an Excellent University💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 -LaTalia Chambers June 6th 2021LaTalia Chambers

With staff including the likes of Graham Hillard, it's hard to believe this campus does much to educate the community on the teachings of Christ. His writing is incredibly callous, divisive, and lacking any semblance of the compassion included in the fellowship I was raised in. To think they would allow him to publish articles so publicly, linking his hateful ideas to this campus, speaks volumes.Chuck Darcy

Great school! I just started here, and I can’t tell you how thankful I am to be here. They were the only school to put real effort in recruiting me, and I couldn’t turn them down. Glad I didn’t! Looking forward to seeing all that Trevecca has to offer. 🙂Alex Piotrkiewicz

As an alumna & parent of current Lipscomb Academy students, I can honestly say that this community is unlike any other. There is a feeling of belonging, from both a student and parent perspective; that is life-giving! Most importantly, students are exposed to Christian examples in both teachers and administrators that children will carry with them throughout their lives. Thankful for the many ways Lipscomb Academy has blessed my family’s life!Martha Ann Hawkins

This place feels like home. I love my colleagues. They care about me, and I care about them. We actually like to spend time together outside of the work day. I attend church with many of my colleagues and students. It’s easy to work with them and fun to see the students outside of the school building.Elizabeth Harrell

This is truly a special place! We are blessed that our children are nurtured, supported, and taught by Christ-loving individuals who constantly pour love and life into them. And now I get to work along side them and share this amazing place with prospective families! We love LA 💜Anna Jones Ford

Most beautiful campus that we have seen! More importantly, there are truly caring professors and staff. Very blessed to know our son will be in great care for four years. Kids seem down to earth and friendly.Craig Weaver

Belmont is a very good school, I just think they might eventually need to stop expanding and focus on current students. Overall, I'm really enjoying my experience here!MicusIII

Beautiful campus, always events for the students to attend. Music, art, theater tons of amazing venues from intimate to large scale. The Fisher Center is stunning 😍Diane Jones

I spent one semester here and got out as fast as I could. It was not at all what they made it out to be, I took a few pre-college programs here and even toured the school and thought it sounded so great…until I actually attended. The teachers are so ridiculous and don't seem to care about you at all, I remember I had informed one of my teachers that I was going to miss the last day of her class and I had a paper to turn in so I asked if one of my relatives could turn it in for me and the staff lost my final paper! Even when I chose to leave the school a lot of the teachers tried to convince me otherwise saying that I was making a huge mistake, even going so far as to call me cowardly. Also they'll try to scam you out of your money. When we signed up for student loans and got all my scholarships straightened out they informed us that we would not have to owe anything else out of our own pocket, which my mom thought at the time was completely wrong on their part because she had calculated it, she even asked "are you sure?" and they said yes they were sure. Well months after I had left and already paid off what little student loans I had they started harassing me with another bill of $1200!! Ridiculous! Honestly DO NOT waste your time with this school, some of my classmates also left very shortly after I did.Maddie Green

As a parent of a Watkins College of Art, Design & Film student, it's my opinion that you could not select a finer college for your aspiring artist, designer or film studies student. The fine & extremely knowledgeable professor staff have both inspired & taught very effectively. Likewise, the seriousness of the treatment of art studies is notable from observing the student's work & work ethic. Similarly, general education studies are taught by inspired teachers who know what they're doing. As a sophomore at Watkins, I'd say my daughter is on the equivalent level of a senior at any supposedly competitive institution. I'm very impressed with every aspect of Watkins. And it's not only the successfully trained student and increasingly improved skills and performance we notice, it's the positive feedback that we routinely hear about engaging each student in processes and the professionalism of every class. No exceptions. I would wholeheartedly recommend Watkins College of Art, Design & Film for anyone seriously interested in any of these mediums. Very impressive experience.Tim Grimes

I am a recent graduate and loved my experience at Watkins. Does it it have it faults? Yes but what school doesn't. The teaching staff here are amazing and are so invested in you as a student. I have had teachers come in after class and office hours to help me if I was having trouble with a project. This is a fine art based photography school and photography is what I studied. Knowing this going in is really important as I am a commercial based photographer and not fine art. While it wasn't exactly what I expected I still learned a lot that has helped me in my own photography business. Being an artist about being a hard working an driven student. You don't become a good artist overnight and it is something that is not easy. If you are willing to put in the time and the effort to not only learn but also to put yourself out there you will greatly reap the benefits of this school. Watkins is a great place to be yourself and learn how to be a better artist. I highly recommend it!Elizabeth “Liz” Courtney

MBA recently built one of the most high-end squash centers in the south (3 beautiful ASB singles courts) despite squash being almost non-existent in the Nashville area — there is nowhere to play!! Squash is not a popular sport, and courts are very expensive (often costing hundreds of thousands of dollars), so I cannot comprehend why MBA will not allow local squash players to even PAY THEM to use their courts. Would they really rather just have them go unused most of the time? Instead of leveraging the small but dedicated squash community that Nashville has to help grow the game, MBA is choosing to shut out anyone who is not an MBA alum, or parent of a current student. MBA doesn't appear to have a squash team, nor does it appear that they have a squash professional on staff, so I imagine the courts have to be empty 99% of the time. Squash unfortunately has a reputation as a sport reserved for the elite few, and MBA seems intent on carrying on that tradition.Robert Biskup Jr

Our son is a student at MBA, and we are thoroughly impressed, pleased and grateful! The school really understands boys and takes teaching and learning very seriously. Our son has enjoyed the new friends he has made, and admires and respects his teachers. The faculty is top-notch and committed to the school and the boys. There are many ways for the students to explore various avenues of developing themselves as people – music, the arts, athletics, service. If you have a son who will be entering into middle school, you owe it to yourself to give MBA a long look. You can message me if you want to chat more personally. — MatthewMatthew Sullivan

Attendees of this school, plus their friends/families, constantly park at the apartment complex next door during events. It is so frustrating to come home and not be able to park- where I LIVE. Respect the neighboring communities.Hayley Stout

Let's start with the facts: I went to this school for three and a half years and for the first year it was great! However, by the second year I went there began to downfall, exclusions began. Distinct Cliques formed and I refused to confine to the impossible standards. By sixth grade, I was physically punched by a fellow peer and made fun of for being taller than the other girls and all the guys. Seventh grade was by far the worst year of my life. If it wasn't for my Latin teacher, I honestly would not have made it through. Little did anyone know, that there is no forgiveness for any mistake made, especially for an outcast. Now I am out of there and I'm happier than I've ever been. To summarize my experience, don't waste your money unless you're ready for either yourself or your child to be physically and psychologically damaged beyond the possibility of repair.Kathryn Cantrell

My daughter transferred to FRA from another Nashville area private school in 4th grade (her first year there being during the height of the pandemic). The staff, leadership, and students have really made her feel like she’s found her home away from home. They also are very willing to accommodate certain learning disabilities such as ADHD and tutoring on-site, which is a wonderful perk. At 8 years old she picked FRA herself because she wanted to go “to a school that helped her learn better and had kind people”… Her test scores doubled in one year (even with the pandemic) and she has been excited to go to school every day since!Heather Kralj

Our son attended 6th grade last year at FRA. It was his first year there, and he had an amazing experience! He loved his teachers, and he made excellent friends. He will be attending FRA again this year. He was reading his bible for homework. Our family loves FRA. It is Christ centered, academically challeging, and family oriented.Rayna Boyles

4 starts for the show and the interactive set up for Baby Shark. I'm not giving 5 stars, and I feel like they deserve only 3 stars for the experience I had following the show. The worker in charge of checking people in was courteous before the show, after–I made a purchase at their gift table and then sat in the lobby. I couldn't believe he asked me to leave because another show was starting and people would be arriving. Okay…how am I in the way when this is literally and empty lobby except for me and my son?? I've never experienced this before at ANY theater. Do better. Talk to that guy about customer service. Anyway, I left–offended and sat in my car looking for close breakfast options near by (that is what I was foing in the lobby until he asked me to leave) literally 20 minutes in the car and no show or people coming into the building at all. I would just say to NCT, a lobby is made just for the purpose I was using it for. I was not loitering. I was a paying customer with a 2 year old in a stroller.K Danson

I’ve been bringing my kiddos for some years now to the NCT productions and camps. We have enjoyed every production, even the Snuggery series. They have never disappointed and the actors are very talented. They think of everything to keep the kids entertained even before the show begins. We saw the SpongeBob musical today and I am amazed every time. Still wishing they would do Pete the Cat because Covid ruined the showing of this production in 2020. Don’t hesitate to check them out if you’re wondering whether you should go to take your kids.Marilyn White

I bought tickets for the performance of “Baby Shark” on 6/4/22 a few weeks ago. On arrival to the theater there was an announcement that many of the actors were Ill and the performance was cancelled. Since all other performances were sold out money was refunded. I really feel that in a case like this, where so many children are affected, that an additional show should have been added. I was very disappointed that this was not an option.Vicky Tataryn

This school has blessed by family beyond words. All four of my children received an incredible education at CPA and have now launched into the real world with great confidence and grounding. The leadership has vision, energy and a deep desire to pursue the mission of Christian education.Lori Orr

As a doordash driver, you should give TIP your driver if you order 10 miles away 200$ worth catering order. God bless you guys!Can Dogan

I attended Nossi in the late 90's for a year, because I love artistry, enjoy it, and I'm very good at it. At that time they did not offer a Bachelor Degree. I signed my G.I. Bill and handed it over every month and took out student loan(s) also. I believe it was right at $21,000 dollars. My classes were four days a week, during the night, I worked full time and the round trip drive from the house was 144 miles. The prestige of the institution made the trip well worth it…until I figured out that none of my credit would transfer to a state college or university. My goal from the beginning was to get a Bachelors Degree. After a year of attendance I found a problem, the accreditation. I dropped out and got my Graphic Design/Visual Communications Associate Degree from a state college, starting over without any transfer credits. Here are the facts. Nossi College of Art is a prestigious ART College. The instructors were experts at their craft. The college would do everything it could to help you meet your financial needs so you could get your degree. There are bitter students, because the prestige gave a sense that you would be walking out the door of the college into a high paying job . YOU get what you work for people, throw the privilege out the door. In hindsight, I regret not finishing out my degree at Nossi. The reason…I consider the product of what was taught to be hands on fine art training. Technology will change and you'll have to keep up with it, but what you learn at Nossi will never be out of date. At the start you believe your good at taking selfies and at the end you believe your Ed Clark. Now in comparison, my (honors) state Graphic Design Associate Degree was more technical. Like architecture style training. I never choose to work in my college training field, but rest assured I have the knowledge. There are no regrets on attending any of the colleges over the years and the years to come. Choose to go to Nossi to understand and improve your knowledge of ART,, but most of all to "feel the prestige" like one of the masters. In one comment it was said that when you quit, their true colors came out. I experienced this also, but I believe it was because they are passionate about what they do. Parents act this way if their child drops out of college.david cawthon

This school is so amazing. There are a few things that could be worked on. But overall the school is great as a whole. My two years here were well spent. I went here for an Associates Degree in Commercial Digital Photography. The teachers are very knowledgeable in their craft and extremely helpful with every student. Grant, Sandy, Sheri and Marcie are the heart of the photography program. They’re experts in their field and have real-world experience in the commercial industry.Darion Barnhart

Nossi College of Art was an awesome art college to attend. As a retired veteran and full time state employee, i was able to obtain my Bachelors degree in Commercial Photography. The staff at Nossi made the process of attending night classes as a full time student so manageable. The instructors are the top of their field of expertise and genuinely care about each student and their achievements. I am proud to say that I am a Nossi alumni!!!Jason Lyell

This is an excellent space space for any musical performance. Great balanced acoustics and beautiful decor/lighting. The seats are comfortable with ample space. The ushers are helpful and friendly! I've attended several shows over the years and all were memorable and well done! Next adventure has to be the symphony when possible. There were covid precautions in effect; masks, proof of vaccination or very recent negative covid results. A rapid covid test was also available for any who needed one.L4ffing Dogg

Thankful to enjoy our first symphony concert since Covid pandemic. What an amazing experience and wonderful performance by the Grammy winning symphony orchestra!! Acoustics are phenomenal and such a lovely concert hall. We attended the Jennifer Nettles-Broadway Under the Mistletoe concert & had first row seats in the Founders Circle. All seats throughout the Schermerhorn are excellent views! Be sure to get your tickets now to enjoy this beautiful jewel in downtown Music City 🎶Missy Harpole

My mother and I went to see Chaka Khan recently. It was so amazing!! We sat in a Founders' Circle box and had THE BEST view of everything. The staff was super helpful and friendly, which made the experience even better. This was our first time going to the Schermerhorn Center, but will definitely not be our last.Tina B.

I've been working with Marguerite since May 2022 and she has been the absolute best vocal coach I could've hoped for! My 30m weekly lessons have been so helpful in learning basic techniques and then really diving deeper into fine tuning my skills in multiple areas. Since starting my lessons, I've been doing karaoke regularly and not only can I feel and hear the difference in my performance, but I'm so much more confident overall in my singing ability and able to sing a much wider variety of songs than I would have ever thought possible! My friends (and strangers who also go regularly!!) all agree that my progress has been remarkable! On top of it all, Marguerite has a great energy and way of making you feel extremely comfortable in your lesson, which I am so thankful for. As a perfectionist, it's hard for me to not do something "right" the first time, but she put me at ease immediately in my first lesson and my time with her is now one of the highlights of my week. Taking vocal lessons has been a lifelong dream of mine and I'm so thankful I did my research and ended up with Jacob Burton Studios and Marguerite!Mandy McCullough

From the moment I spoke with Jacob, I felt comfortable and at ease. Having literally zero musical knowledge or talent, he didn’t treat me like I was wasting his time. Learning to sing at 46 is definitely late in the game. The coach he paired me up with, I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Andriana Haygood was warm and welcoming when we had our consultation and it felt like a natural fit. She’s an amazing coach and very patient. She thinks outside the box and is extremely patient as I’m sure I’m a tough student but she handles it with ease and doesn’t show it. I see improvement after 6 weeks and I’m excited to see where this is going take me. Overall, I’m extremely pleased and highly recommend trying out Jacob Burton Studios. You will not regret it. I know I don’t. Thank you, Craig SCraig Strong

Jacob is amazing! I met him at one of my shows and he mentioned he was a vocal coach and I knew I had to go to him… for no real rhyme or reason, except for a gut feeling that I had. I have been singing my entire life but never taken any lessons. I started having some trouble with my voice a few months back, and as a demo singer and artist I knew I needed to get professional help. Since working with Jacob, I am singing stronger with ease, my range is wider and I more confident in myself as a singer. I feel overall very healthy and most of all am having so much fun. Jacob is such a joy to work with. I am so thankful!Mackenzie Wasner

It has been five years since we started taking lessons at Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy, and we have loved every minute! From the friendly and professional receptionist who greets you on the phone and at the door to the highly qualified teachers and staff, our experience has been purely magical. We started by taking group and private voice, but have since added acting and guitar. The coaches teach in a positive, encouraging environment and then the students are given the opportunity to showcase their skills during in-house performances. Mr. Maury and Ms. Raquel take a genuine interest in all of their students, going above and beyond to even help them with outside auditions and events. Although my daughter's passion is musical theatre, I would highly recommend FBAA to anyone who is interested in exposing their child to the arts and growing their confidence and self-esteem. I am looking forward to many, many more wonderful years at FBAA.Claudia Cook

Both my daughters have been taking lessons at Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy for over 4 years. They absolutely love it. We started out only taking group vocal lessons, but that has now evolved into taking private vocal, group vocal, acting, piano and guitar lessons. The vocal coaches are so great with the kids. My girls have grown so much vocally as well as with performance skills. Mr. Maury and Mrs. Raquel truly care about each and every one of the kids. They are wonderful at helping with outside auditions and getting them ready for events outside of the studio as well as their regular performances. The receptionist on staff is also amazing at working with you to make the lessons work with your busy schedules. Truly cannot say enough great things about Franklin Brentwood Arts Academy!!!Shonda Sumner

FBAA has been a huge part of our lives. My daughter Vanessa has been a student for the last 10 years and I couldn't have asked for a better place than FBAA for her to learn and enjoy the passion for music. She has learned so much and we owe it to the amazing vocal coaches she has had the pleasure of learning from. Her confidence level to be on stage is amazing and this is due to the fact that all students have the opportunity to perform in several showcases during the year. Our whole family has built good friendships over the years as well. Overall, I must say that we have been fortunate to be a part of FBAA and I will definitely recommend it to anybody that is looking for a place to grow their love of music and acting in a loving and safe environment.Stella Hendel

Laura is phenomenal. If you take acting seriously and want to take your skills to the next level then you need to check out this studio. The technique you will learn from the scene study and workshops is on par with the top acting schools in L.A. or New York. If you plan on acting well and honing your skills as a professional then you will want to come here. The students and teachers here take acting seriously and work really hard. They are professional and here to hone a craft. With that said you can come to Laura’s class with zero experience and she will turn you into a great actor. I started classes with Laura approx. 2 years ago. I never acted or took a single acting class. I had no clue what I was doing and frankly I sucked compared to my peers in class . Laura inspired me and encouraged me while also helping me hone my technique. After 6 months of Laura’s class I started auditioning and finding that I often had a lot more skill and technique than most people in the room. When I was around other actors from different places I stood out as a professional because Laura teaches you the technique before you make bad habits. You will work hard, but you will find yourself leagues above where you started and leagues above the competition.Corrine Byrd

I have been with Laura for years as a student and I cannot enumerate all the positive aspects of her and her class because I would be on this page for a long, long time. If you are looking for a constructive, uplifting, safe, and fun environment in which to hone your acting skills, your search is officially over! Laura provides useful, relevant, and personalized feedback that will assist you in booking work, which cannot be said for every acting instructor. The studio also has monthly workshops and special guest instructors who offer a wide array of traits to assist the student in diversifying his/her/their respective portfolios. I cannot recommend this place enough.Erin Morris

Want a foot up in your acting career? The Studio for Acting is the place for you. Laura teaches tools and techniques that will deepen your understanding of the craft, give you a functional toolbox to pull from for any scene. She'll help you reach a better understanding of yourself so you can be fully present and truthful in the moment, and foster your confidence in your own abilities. I have grown so much since learning from her–not only as an actor but as person. I wouldn't be the actor I am today without her guidance. I highly recommend you give her a shot–she's wonderful and well worth the time!Katie Griffin

We picked up our puppy Ellie from the animal shelter a week before the first covid lockdowns went into effect. We were not able to socialize her and when we were finally able to resume our lives we noticed she had a lot of anxieties and fears in the outside world and was afraid of people. She started showing traits of aggression so we contacted The Dog Wizard in Nashville. Originally we wanted to sign her up for the board and train program but when she first got there it was clear she was too scared of other people to stay. We decided the Freedom training was the next best option so we could get her around different scenarios while building her confidence and teaching her basic skills. Our family is amazed at the transformation we've seen in Ellie these few short weeks. It's taken a lot of dedication but the results are beyond worth it! Tate is incredible and took the time to get to know Ellie's specific issues and came up with a plan that worked for us with our lifestyle. I was in shock when Tate was able to adjust Ellie's collar on her last day of training because she was so scared of him initially. I highly recommend The Dog Wizard Nashville. We have peace of mind knowing Ellie is less stressed and can live happily as part of our family. We look forward to seeing her progress throughout her years.Scott Bahena

We enrolled our dog, Biscuit, in the Jumpstart board and train program with Tate. We are so happy to work with Tate, it was the best decision we could have made! Before the program, Biscuit struggled with fear aggression to the point we dreaded seeing other dogs on walks. Tate was incredibly engaged throughout the program, working to understand Biscuit and utilizing training methods best suited to him. As a dog that required socialization, Biscuit was also safely introduced to other dogs at the boarding facility, allowing him to build a new positive association that has helped reduce his anxiousness. Tate kept us updated throughout the program, which put us at ease and we looked forward to seeing the progress being made. Biscuit has returned a much calmer and happier dog and Tate has given us the tools to continue Biscuit’s training at home. We are building upon a solid foundation and have much more confidence in our abilities after learning from Tate. The dynamic between dog and human in our home has been transformed in the best possible way!Kyla Martin

Tate was such a gift to our family and especially to our 8 month old golden retriever, Lemon! He was so kind and gentle with Lemon and you could see how much she adored Tate just by the way she paid such close attention to him. Tate really knows how to understand doggy language! He was able to have her learn new commands and skills we requested in our consult in two weeks. She no longer pulls on the leash, she was able to understand multiple commands and now I have the skills to help redirect unwanted behavior. He was very professional and sent us video updates everyday. He explained everything so throughly and helped me understand the why behind everything. Truly so grateful for Tate. Not only are we able to take better care of Lemon now , she seems so much happier too! I give a solid 10/10! I will definitely be using him in the future. 🙂Michelle Mitchell

I am taking the adult ballet class and it is an awesome, welcoming environment. I have no dance experience so it’s a great class for the absolute beginner and other (more experienced) ladies have said it’s a great class for them as well. Ms. Jennifer is so lovely and encouraging and makes sure class is not intimidating at all. Highly recommend if you’ve been wanting to try ballet but have been nervous to do so.Mackenzie Hackney

These folks are fantastic! The owner is a wonderful human and every interaction we've had with the staff has been great. We have a child that takes ballet with a friend and they love it! Pro tip: Off you don't see specific classes for the age group you are looking for, ask about that. Jennifer is great about working things out.Alan Binkley

It has been a pleasure working with Bellevue Dance Center. The dance instructors are very knowledge about dance and have a true passion for it. They want to pass along their knowledge and passion to their students. I can tell they enjoy every thing they do. I would recommend this dance studio to anyone in the area!Emily C

Concordia is a family friendly arts center where students can study one art form such as dance, music, theater, and visual art, OR, various art forms in one location!! The director, Kate Taylor, is amazing and truly has a heart for the children and families! I have seen students at Concordia work with positive and uplifting teachers! They also have the opportunity to perform for friends and family at Concordia’s “in house theater,” providing a unique environment to help students grow in confidence as they develop their artistic skills. Building confidence, critical thinking, and communication skills through the arts can be helpful to students today as well as with the life endeavors they pursue in the future!Lynette Moore

Concordia has been a life saver for our family. Our children have the opportunity to grow in the arts and in personal character in a safe and friendly environment. The amazing owner Kate and every teacher my children have had have been excellent and truly care about my kids overall well being. They all go above and beyond to meet my kids needs and hep them find the confidence they need to succeed!My kids aged 5,7 and 14 all feel comfortable and have fun with the variety of classes Concordia offers. From Aerial silks to musical theatre to dance, Concordia is superb.Rhiannon Hogan

Concordia Arts Academy offers a variety of classes in the performing arts, but my family and I have only focused on the dance program they offer. We have taken dance classes for four years at Concordia and we have loved it! The knowledge and professionalism of the instructors is exceptional and they have a passion for passing their knowledge and love of dance to their students. I love they provide classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and aerial silks for ALL AGES, because my kids and myself can do something we enjoy at one location.Ashley Yelton

My girlfriend and I started training our puppy as soon as we got her based on some of the popular YouTube puppy and obedience training videos. These helped with positive reinforcement, but no one seemed to talk about how to stop unwanted behavior through any other modalities, so we felt stuck with making progress. Our puppy is a very smart, energetic Pomsky who needs a lot of mental and physical activity. If she’s bored or wants a play partner she’s very vocal about it and can cause trouble trying to get what she wants. She was also accustomed to spending *every* *waking* *minute* with us, since we work from home, so whenever we wanted time to ourselves she would bark the entire time she was in her pen. Beth’s training helped us better understand our puppy’s needs while also giving us confidence in remaining consistent in the boundaries we set with our puppy. During the 3 months that we worked with Beth every problem we needed help with was addressed and improved, including: 🐾 Potty training 🐾 Barking during alone time 🐾 Barking while we eat 🐾 Being calm around dogs bigger than her 🐾 Proper leash etiquette 🐾 Not eating things she shouldn’t while on a walk 🐾 Safe recovery after spay procedure We highly, highly recommend Beth if you’re considering a private trainer. She’s fun, very understanding, easy to communicate with over text or phone, and has a flexible schedule.Jay _

I was at my wits end with my dogs. I have a Great Pyrenees/ Anatolian Shepard mix and a Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Mastiff mix. They were a mess. We called around and found Music City Dog Training and Dallas came to our rescue. Our Anatolian Pyrenees is not a fan of strangers and the respect Dallas gave him won him over in the end. Dallas was amazing and has helped change our lives and our household. He went above and beyond anything I would have expected. I cannot say enough nice things about him and our experience. If you have made it this far to looking at reviews do it. Call them and have your life changed for the better.Rebecca Beaman

Dallas Hanson is the best dog trainer I have ever met! He has not only worked one on one with my husband and I bet has incorporated all our dogs into our training sessions with our one anxious dog. We have learned so much and grown as a dog owner family and breeding kennel. We will be able to continue with confidence when working with all of our Olde English Bulldogges in our kennel. This experience will help us to be able to pass on training tips to our clients. From puppyhood to the day our pups go to a new home and beyond, we will be using tips we learned from Dallas. THANK YOU Dallas!!!!Ruth Szolis

I learned a great deal from my short time studying with Caroline. She understands actors and pushes each student, individually, wherever they are in the journey. From my perspective (studying and working in Nashville for a decade or so) it seems that Caroline has turned out an impressive number of higher quality film actors into the local region than previously existed. I recommend studying with her if you are serious about bettering your craft as an actor.Sarah Shoemaker

I cannot say enough good things about NAS. Wether you're completely new to acting or have worked in the industry for decades this class will take you to the next level. This is not simply a class, but a community of artists who strive to encourage and support one another. What Caroline has built here is truly special and I recommend it to anyone remotely interested in acting.Get Happy Be Fit

I fell in love with acting all over again once I started with Caroline. She makes you feel confident and safe when you're at your most vulnerable. If you want to book more jobs and ace your auditions this is the studio to be in. If you want to meet amazingly talented (and stupidly funny) fellow actors who push you to be better each class then sign up!Abigail