Lopez Studios Inc. Performing Arts Preparatory School
| Address: | 11425 Isaac Newton Square S, Reston, VA 20190, USA |
| Phone: | +1 703-787-0071 |
| Site: | lopezstudiosinc.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 9AM–2PM Closed |
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Kevin Hendzel
Steer as clear as you can from this money-hungry and chaotic operation. 1. Be prepared to sign long-term contracts that lock you in on voice lessons whether youe happy with the instruction or not. 2. The "auditions" for stage musicals favor tall children over talented ones. Staff admitted this to me. My daughter has been asked to record with major university music conservatories and has a strong following on social media. Twice selected to All County Chorus and All District Chorus. Shes shorter than the performers who cant sing, so too bad for her. Even so, she makes it second in line for the lead, so they stick her with a role with one line. Three weeks in a drama camp for a role with one line (you cant withdraw from camp without paying the total fee by their infamous contracts). So we keep her in so at least she can be with friends. 3. The summer musical camp is so insanely chaotic and disorganized that Sesame Street could run a better (and more entertaining) camp. Some examples: 1. Events are "maybes" and thrown together at the last minute. A field trip was "dependent on whether we can get tickets" and then a day before parents are told to make sure to pick up their kids early and drive their kids across town from Reston to Alexandria in rush-hour traffic to attend. 2. Parents are not notified of special travel requirements until the last minute, and the requirements are insane. Example: "Be sure to pick up your child in Manassas by 2:30 during the week! (What? Where did Manassas come from? The camp is in Reston!). "You are responsible for transportation" (Wait, some of us are actually employed in jobs, and could you have warned us about this like BEFORE CAMP BEGAN?) "Pick up your child at 10:30 PM from Manassas. (What???!!) Manassas is 25 miles from the camp location! 3. My daughter has a life-threatening food allergy to milk. After acknowledging that campers have allergies, the camp director cheerfully announced that "pizza will be served!" (Which would drive my daughter into anyphalactic shock and death within 7 minutes.) When I ask the camp director about getting a sandwich for her instead so that, you know, she wont die, he said "I have to get authorization from Mr. Lopez." Really? So a camper doesnt die? Best line at the end of this conversation: (him speaking to me): "You could look into other options for her yourself!" 4. Files, pictures and bios that are turned in on time are missed, filed incorrectly or lost, so you get perpetual warnings to submit material youve already submitted. I cannot stress enough how honestly chaotic, crazy, disorganized and insane this whole operation really is. And expensive! Its painfully understaffed, so everything they can foist off on other people they do. Everything they can dump on parents in terms of responsibilities will be dumped on parents. There are terrific and well-run camps in this area (TIC is highly recommended) -- send your child to a camp where insanity and chaos are not the rule.
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A Private User
We have had the pleasure of working with Lopez Studios for 8 years with both of our children taking piano and voice lessons! In our opinion Lopez is the most professional school for the performing arts. They are well organized, have excellent instructors, and their programs are of the highest caliber. We have been extremely happy and now I am considering taking some acting lessons as an adult! Lopez has been a huge part of our lives and we would HIGHLY recommend them to everyone. You will be impressed!
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Private User
The teachers there arent the nicest, the only one I really liked was Mr. Lopez himself. They only pick the most talented kids for their plays, and dont even let the not-so talented kids be in the ensemble! They also give the good roles to the people they already know, and they admitted this to me! But piano lessons are worth the money, they are excellent! Dont get me wrong, this place is great! Just JTF seems a little unfair and I suggest they change it.
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A Private User
As a long time employee I may be biased, but the professional quality arts education combined with the emphasis on character development makes Lopez a unique and rewarding place to work and study. I highly recommend our classes and lessons to anyone who is serious about the arts and wishes to study in a supportive, high quality environment.
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A Private User
Lopez Studios offers the musically inclined a wonderful environment to hone their craft. Young people are encouraged to be the best that they can be...both on and off stage. The instructors are amazing, and I recommend the studio to anyone seeking vocal, piano or acting training.
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A Private User
As a Lopez alumni, where I studied voice, piano and acting, I can truly say it is a top notch performance arts school! The positive, character building environment taught me valuable lessons in my teen years- things I still hold to today, and expect of my own students!
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A Private User
A great environment for youth education. They have a really dedicated yet understanding set of instructors, and they produce top-notch talent. There is a strong sense of community and openness between the staff and their students.
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A Private User
Mr. Lopez has the most inspiring, infectious personality....that he combines with musical talent to create an awesome combination of learning and fun! My daughter has been working with him for almost 5 years, and she loves him!
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A Private User
Lopez Studios is a professional environment for children to learn, improve, and perform their talents. The emphasis on character development makes the studio unique. The staff is second to none!
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A Private User
Lopez Studios is the best place for children to learn music. I have 2 older kids who had piano lesson with Mr.Lopez for more than 5 years and they had an amazing time.
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Madeline
Lopez is the best place to go for acting, singing, and dancing! They have great Summer camps, and the JTF experience is the best. I highly recommend it to all.!!!
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A Private User
Lopez Studios combines an educational performance atmosphere with a whole lot of fun!
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