Texas School Of Bartenders

Good Morning TSOB . This is Ann Mobley . I wanted thank both Jim and Kevin for their great effort in training our class . John Birge and I both are working at the Double Tree ( Downtown location ). We just finished our 3 day training session and now we are ready to go . If it were not for you guys I still would be working retail and misseriable .

I will Recommend Texas School of Bartender to anyone that ask . To anyone reading this message . Do yourself a favor and go talk to these guys . They WILL help you find a job . The only thing they cannot do for you is get you a job . Interviewing is a whole different ball game . I know I got my job because I interviewed well :) . Hope this helps you you want to go visit those guys .

Thanks again for a job well done .

Posted 08/21/09 | Report Abuse

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The school was great and entertaining, and that's where the positives end...The job placement service is complete and utter BS, and I have no idea how all these people prior to me found jobs so quickly. If you aren't sure how it works (at least for me), they post a job placement list every Friday with a bunch of openings. Ok, great, I get the list and start making phone calls about availability.

1. Howard Bennett at the Austin country club. I call and ask for Howard. "Howard hasn't worked here in over a year." Ok....weird...

2. Fujiyama Steak house. I call and ask if they are still looking to hire. "No, we filled that position about a week ago."

3. A couple random clubs... I go to the addresses given. There isn't even a club at the specified address.

And the list goes on.

The people posting reviews about how great it is... my guess, are the select lucky few who managed to win the lottery. My experience was completely different.

Just be wary before giving them your $500

Posted 08/07/09 | Report Abuse

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Hi Mr. Shearer , I wanted to sit down this Morning and write you a note about your San Antonio Bartending school . I know how hard you guys work on getting your training right . I must tell you that your school in San Antonio is " TOP NOTCH ". Justin Soloman goes far above expectations to insure everyone he trainee's gets it . I am a victim of the Recession . Now after training with you guys I make more $$ than I did you any of my previous job . I assure you that I am telling everyone I know that if they want to make more $ Full or Part Time . Your Bartending school is where it is at . Thank you so much for everything .. Dee Dee

Posted 03/29/09 | Report Abuse

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Thanks Texas School of Bartenders . I just went Thur this course 2 weeks ago . I am doing Private Parties right now . I followed Jim and Kevin's advice and got some Business cards and put them out at the 3 parties they booked for me . I have 6 more Private Parties lined up from now until the 1st of the year . These guys are truly amassing . They care about every aspect of what they are trying to do . If say if you need / want to learn to bartend then these are the guys you need to see . You will be vary glad you did . Great School , Great Instructors . PERFECT .

Posted 12/08/08 | Report Abuse

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Hi , My Name is Will Dodd and I am writing this note to thank the guys at Texas School of Bartenders . The reason for this note is I enrolled at " Big Mikes Bartending school " back in Early November . Well That guy took my money and then closed down . His Phone # is disconnected and the doors are locked . I did everything in my power to get justice . I came over to the Texas School of Bartenders to see if they could assist me . Assist me they did . I am a student at Texas School of Bartenders Currently and they are giving me the class for free because I got RIPPED off . These guys are honorable , nice and have been around since 1988 . Jim Shearer has already found me some work and I am very excited after having a very bad experience . If you are looking at getting trained in Austin then go to the very best school around . 20 years is a long time in business so they are doing things right .

Posted 12/03/08 | Report Abuse

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Hi Guys , Just wanted to drop you a short note and thank you guys. Your school is top notch and you guys are top notch also . I am working at Falcon head Country Club out in Lake way . I am digging it . You guys keep up the good work . Next time I am in town I will come by a see you all .

Johnny Langard

Posted 11/10/08 | Report Abuse

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Hi Guys , Jim , Kevin and Malibu . thanks for the HOOK up at Logan's on 6th street . I cannot wait until Friday night . It will be my first Halloween behind the bar :):) . I am hearing 400.00 Friday night ... I cannot think you all enough . You guys are fantastic and i loved every second of my time with you all . To anyone out there wanting to learn how to get behind the bar and make money . These guys can show you the way . I KNEW NOTHING about bartending when I started . The school exceeded all my expectations . Come see me @ Logan's ....

Posted 10/29/08 | Report Abuse

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I never do this kind of thing but I have to say " Joe Bartender " does not know what he is talking about . The Boyz at TSOB know what they are doing forward and backwards . I went to the Austin location 2 years ago and trained under Jim Shearer . I am the General Manager at The Steven F. Austin Hotel and would have NEVER been in the position without the guidance of Mr. Shearer . I will always be thankful to Texas School of Bartenders . If you want and great experience go see these guys . You will not be sorry . Come see me sometime . Walter .

Posted 10/21/08 | Report Abuse

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Texas School of Bartenders is a great school . My instructor Kevin not only is a great instructor but teaches some Flair . I am very pleased that I attended Texas School of Bartenders . The one thing that really sticks out is how much the guys care about each student finding there place in the industry once you are finished . I was the oldest student at the school . You know the one HURT by the economy !! Well it's been a huge gear shift for me . I am up and making excellent Money right now . 1 week or like 7 working days I got a job at Barton Creek Country Club . I LOVE IT !!! If you want to get train to bartend . These are the ONLY guys to go see . They have been in Business since 1988 ad have all the contacts ..

Posted 10/14/08 | Report Abuse

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This class is 2 weeks long, 4 hours per day, one of which is TABC certification. You can do evenings or mornings which is nice for people who need one or the other...they're flexible, too, so talk to them about scheduling if you need to.

The teachers are experienced and the fake alcohol does as well as it can possibly do compared to the real thing...it's hard to learn to layer drinks with it but you do learn how.

Kevin was a really good instructor. He knew his stuff and he was very patient. He is really interested in the art of mixology and you will do well to get him talking about it. He was a pleasure to learn from. Make sure he blows fire for you...he'll teach you how if you want. Be careful!

Malibu is a fun guy and has a lot of good stories about bartending. This is a bar setting so don't come around if you are easily offended. Malibu's forte is making drinks very quickly.

I didn't see Jim, the owner, much because I had the evening classes but the contact I did have with him showed he was fair and wants to do right by the students...he will expect you to do what you say you will do in return but that isn't much to ask at all.

I did learn a lot...wish there had been fewer students but I got the impression that my classes were a little heavier than normal.

One thing I suggest, during the time you are taking class or after, is go get some real alcohol (I suggest Specs) and spouts, glasses and a shaker...some mixers...and start making real ones. Look through your book and see which ones sound good...then go home and make them...use your friends are guinea pigs...they won't mind!

Also, study, study, study and practice practice practice! Find ways to memorize your drinks...and don't cheat on tests! You won't be doing yourself any favors!

Posted 09/26/08 | Report Abuse

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Texas School of Bartenders .... Bravo .... I want to say thanks to Jim , Kevin and Malibu . You guys really do a great job . I learn so much and cannot thank you enough . I am working at Oua Bar and I am KILLING it . I know all the students are just getting back into town and thing are crazy . I made 285.00 last night !!! They are saying it's going to be like this all Fall :):) . Yeah ! I say if you are looking to get trained go see these guys . You'll have a ball and learn bunches ....

Posted 08/28/08 | Report Abuse

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I just graduated from Texas School of Bartenders-Austin on August 15th . My friends told me I should just Barback to get my training . Oh , How wrong they were . Malibu was my instructor and Kevin Tower was my " Flair " instructor . Both of these guys gave me the knowledge and confidence to GO GET A JOB :) . I am currently bar tending at Lucky Lounge and Light Bar . I went to work the day after I left the school . I Had the pleasure of meeting Jim Shearer the owner . He is so cool . He said that he started the school back in 1988 . Great School , Great Owners , Great Instructors and Great Job Placement !

Posted 08/23/08 | Report Abuse

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Texas School of Bartenders is a very good school . My instructor Ron " Malibu " McNeil was unbelievable . Not only did Texas School of Bartenders train me to be the best Bartender I can be . They also hooked me up with a great job . With this kind of training why would you do any other job ?? I am making average of 600.00 a week :):) . Hi Recommend Texas School of Bartenders-Austin to anyone wanting to bartend ..They also have schools all over the state of Texas and Oklahoma .

Posted 08/15/08 | Report Abuse

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Wow , What a fantistic school . Jim Shearer was my instructor . He is the owner . I realy believe this was the best 600.00 I ever spent . I graduated on a Friday and landed a job at the Steven F . Austin Hotel the next Wenesday . I am making between 600.00 and 750.00 a week . I recommend this school and Jim Rocks . Thanks to TSOB I am out of my Moms house and living on my own .

Posted 07/22/08 | Report Abuse

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