Music Lab

Zoom Twin Cities Music School in Minneapolis offers piano, voice, and guitar lessons with patient instructors who tailor sessions to each child’s pace. Located at 2723 Pillsbury Ave, the school is praised for engaging students and helping them progress in reading music and technique, with in-home piano lessons aiding young learners.

School of Rock, located at 244 Cleveland Ave S in Saint Paul, MN 55105, offers rock-focused lessons for all ages and abilities. The St. Paul program is praised for professional-level instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and instructors who help students build self-esteem through bands, open-mic performances, and weekly camps with a final rock show. The staff are caring, creating a fun, engaging environment where kids and adults discover creativity and teamwork.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design sits at 2501 Stevens Ave in Minneapolis. Praised for strong studios and faculty, it offers continuing education in visual arts, including furniture design and grant writing. Reviews note the Art Cellar’s affordable supplies, the helpful Service Bureau staff, and a College Center with ping-pong, pool, and arcade. It is located near MIA and Walker Art Center.

Dharma Field Zen Center in Minneapolis is a welcoming place to practice Zen meditation, offering Sunday morning talks (with free online access) and Wednesday evenings, with tea and conversation afterward. The center is celebrated for accessible, helpful guidance and a peaceful, nurturing, authentic Zen community that invites reflection and quiet study.

Dancers Studio in Saint Paul, MN offers welcoming dance instruction for all levels, from casual group classes every night to personalized wedding and first-dance packages. Reviewers praise friendly staff and engaging instructors, memorable choreography, and even certificates like the Silver Rumba Choreography, making every visit enjoyable and rewarding.

Mathnasium in Saint Paul offers math tutoring with a thorough skills assessment and a built-from-scratch plan. Reviews highlight friendly staff and a knowledgeable director, plus updates and conferences on request. The program emphasizes classroom alignment, a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and mastery checks to build confidence and a love of math.