Our first visit to this studio and my first impression is that it is a pain to get in and out of Okra. Parking is virtually non existent, if you don't already know the neighborhood get to your appointment early or you will be late as you search the sides of the roads for an empty parking slot. The receptionist was snotty and snide. This was distressing as I came for a calming soothing gong mediation class, having our reservation lost and being requested to pay for the same class twice did not make a good experience in my opinion. The studio itself looks like a converted modified ranch art deco type house and smelled a little musty like houses on the beach (which I liked myself). The studio room had hard wood floors and was a nice open room which was good for the class. The Gong Class with Bill Smith was very good and enjoyable. The sounds from the variety of gongs and other instruments were very soothing and almost made up for the hassle to get in and problems with the receptionist. I would recommend Bill Smith if he was there but I don't think I would bother with the place otherwise unless you lived in walking distance and don't mind potentially paying twice.