Arts & Learning Conservatory

The Arts & Learning Conservatory is awesome. As a neighboring business I’ve seen some of the productions in the making. The talent you bring out of these kids is priceless.

I now have three grown children. Over the years Deborah Wondercheck was by far my favorite music and arts teacher. Her tension between discipline and passion was… music at its finest.
Michael Bush

We have partnered with this group for our cultural center for several years and they have great artist-​teachers that do amazing work with our kids. Debra is a powerful force and great leader I highly respect growing this program during the recession to what it is today.

A few years ago i was introduced to this organization through my nephew who was involved in a musical. He ended being in several musicals even through high school. The performances were ways top notch, having great talent, and must have had great teaching and leadership as well. I ended knowing a couple people who have worked with the organization, and they had great experiences as well. I cannot say enough great things about it.
I recommend any parent with a son or daughter with any level of interest. They can gain so much from the entire experience and leadership.

Although my son did not attend Arts & Learning Conservatory, he was under the the tutelage of Debora Wondercheck, the Manager, Artistic Director and Founder of the conservatory. She is also the Director of Music at Waldorf School of Orange County where my son attended 5^th-​7^th grade and played cello. She did such an astounding job conducting the elementary/​middle school orchestra that they went on to compete and win competition over high school orchestras! Mind you, most of the children did NOT have extra hired tutors in addition to her guidance. She worked miracles with the kids and they loved her too!
By coincidence, we know a high school student and middle schoolers who participated in the Art & Learning Conservatory and were very happy with the theater work there.
Great job Debora Wondercheck! You make an incredible contribution to so many of our children’s lives! Thank you for your dedication.

My niece has taken part of the summer programs and the larger seasonal productions, and she has always had a great time. The classes have helped with her enunciation, has engendered an interest in the arts, and just all-​around been really great for her. I, myself, enjoy the shows alot: the songs are catchy and the costumes are really creative; my favorite might be Peanuts, but that’s a bias. All in all, a really great company.

This company is pathetic. They discriminate against children with diagnosed ADHD. Apparently they are too pretentious to allow a child with an extreme love of the arts to be a part of their program because he is too energetic. Why off an after school program if you are going to crush children by not allowing them to participate due to a disorder that is beyond their control, that they are currently in behavioral therapy to learn how to combat. It sickens me to have to tell my son today that some high-​horse instructor won’t let him sing. This company is a sorry excuse for an organization that is supposed to help children achieve their dreams and keep them involved in something they love. Shame on you for discriminating against a poor 10-​year-​old boy. I will make sure to report you to everyone I possibly can as well as blast to every parent in the area how terrible your company is.

Arts and Learning had been a great help in developing my daughter’s confidence when it comes to a well-​rounded performance; may it be in doing class reports, church plays and school talent shows. It all started one summer when she joined in Lion King’s Summer camp! So thankful for all those who make this program a success! More power to A&L

Excellent program and a wonderful organization! We worked with Chelsea Braverman, director. She treated my son with a tremendous amount of respect and he had a wonderful time! We’ve been in many plays. Chelsea goes out of her way to help the children.
I highly recommend this program for your child!

The Arts & Learning Conservatory is an excellent non-​profit organization that gives children and teen agers rich creative opportunities in the arts that will serve them well all their lives.
Through theater, group and private vocal instruction, orchestral training, acting and dance classes they develop self confidence, discipline, respect for diversity and teamwork. The joy is obvious when you watch their performances.
The Conservancy offers classes at many schools throughout Southern California with programs that meet California learning standards for Visual and Performing Arts at little cost.
I became aware of the quality of The Arts & Learning Conservancy at a National Philanthropy Day and am pleased to be a member of its board.
Ruth DeNault, Secretary

Arts & Learning is the greatest youth theatre program we have experienced!!!
My daughter attended a few camps some 4 – 5 years ago and here years later I’m still involved with this program in any way I possibly can be.
The quality of instruction is «unmatched» and the pure passion and drive that exudes from the director Debora Wondercheck all the way down through each & every volunteer is amazing!
I fully support and recommend this program 100%!!!

Agree that it is a great program and my son had a blast. It was a great summer camp to balance out all of the sports we do and give him a chance to perform and have fun.
I also thought the founder was excellent.

I almost put 5 stars. The Founder Debora Wondercheck is a gem. This is a great experience for the children, whether they want to grow into being a «star» or they just want to increase their stage presence. Good environment for both early learners and the older more experienced child thespians; good training for older children. Try one of the summer camps. Voice teacher Art Ortiz is talented and patient with the children. My child’s vocals improved after a few weeks of lessons — control, tone, pitch.