This place is exactly what I was looking for. The course does require quite a bit of memorization to pass but I'd rather be doing the memorizing in a relaxed and understanding environment than on the job. You learn martinis, cream drinks, sours, shooters, etc. They also teach you about the general tools and how to use them as well as different techniques. I've seen people write that you don't need bartending school to find a job which is technically true. However, you spill and fumble A LOT in the beginning and, again, I would hate to be learning all that on the job. Daniel is the weekend teacher and he's awesome. He's got a great sense of humor which makes the day go by fast and he's got a lot of experience so he shares tips and memories you can't get from a book. The only reason I'm not giving four stars is for cleanliness. They practice with colored water which means the bottles are filled up and reused. Almost everything you work with has mold on it. The sinks, store n pours, everything. And a lot of the metal stuff has rust which is also a health/safety concern. I am a germaphobe so I notice things like this! Other than that, the place is awesome.