Success Stories

• “Our family has known and had music lessons from Linda Shirley for over 30 years. Having been a previous student of hers at The Arts Conservatory I knew who I wanted to teach my son. We are a second generation Arts Conservatory family and the quality and professionalism has always been excellent. All of the teachers and support staff are so caring, supportive and positive. My son flourished and took 11 years of music lessons and theory classes and he is now playing 5 instruments. His foundation began with the Kelly Kirby program which was such a wonderful dynamic way to get young children interested and engaged in music theory. We couldn’t be more appreciative of the experience we have had at this school and with the wonderful teachers and most importantly with Linda herself.”

  Jessica Malkoske

• “The dedication and compassion of her teacher and the staff truly made a positive impact on both my daughter's learning and well-being as they are a family that goes above and beyond the books and lessons. We found an inclusive and loving community with The Arts Conservatory and that is what makes them unique and exemplary from others.”

  Carmina Ang

• “The Arts Conservatory and Linda Shirley have been memories of special family times watching Piper perform at many recitals, festivals and Masterclasses, as well as a welcoming, warm feeling each time we take our daughter there for the lessons that have helped connect her so deeply to music a shining light for us, and will always hold We are so grateful for this program, it has truly enhanced our child's life in a profound way.”

  Kathryn Langsford and Todd O’Connell

• “Miss Jessica never teaches children to draw circles or filling in colors. She introduces children to the world of Arts. She inspires children to create a masterpiece of their own. The most recent piece which impressed me was a Banksy-inspired portrait of my daughter. I had tears in my eyes when this portrait was presented to me as a Family Day present.”

  Susan Yuen