Why Donate to Us?

Our Mission

1. 100% of the funding goes directly to he cause. (Not a single board member receives a salary)

2. Our founder, disabled at birth, pairs each student with a teacher most suitable for there "needs"

3. Our partnered schools have a 1 on 1 teacher connection with their students, providing them with tailored music lessons, performances, and friendships

"Aiming to create positive change in our communities by empowering disadvantaged youth with access to professional music instruction."

How We Do Our Lessons

Duration: 30 minutes or 1 hour
Frequency: Once a week
Type: 1 on 1 private sessions with the instructor
Customization: Lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of each student
Instruments and Experience: All instruments and experience levels are accommodated
Location: Lessons are conducted through local music schools and by struggling musicians

Students:

Age Range: 4-17 years old
Target Demographic: Children with mental or physical disabilities, or families in need of financial assistance

Region: Currently serving the Orange County Region

Our Recital Program

Stillwater Spirits & Sounds in Dana Point allows our students the opportunity to perform live on stage through our recital program. The kids play the songs they have been learning for/with their teachers, family and friends in a safe social envirement.

Mission Statement:

"Aiming to create positive change in our communities by empowering disadvantaged youth with access to professional music instruction"

About Our Founder

Arts For All founder Bryce Hansen was born with a disability, “Charcot Marie Tooth.” He fought his disease through learning the piano. He found in his practice a soothing sense of bliss, calming his anxious mind. He also noticed more mobility in his once defective hands allowing a better mind muscle connection. Bryce started Arts For All with the hopes to help in need youth find the bliss & therapy in music that he found.

Acquisition:

Funding: Events, sponsorships, street fairs, small businesses, grants, merch
Teachers: Sourced from local music schools or networking events

Studio Space and Instruments: Acquired through in-kind donations or local small business music schools

Executive Team:

Bryce Hansen: CEO/Founder of “Arts For All”
Debbie Hansen: COO of “AFA” & Founder of “The Flora May Foundation”
Michelle Thelander: Treasurer of “Arts For All” & Founder of “E.L. Achieve”
Zoe Zehren: Chief Marketing Officer of “Arts For All”

Direct Funding:

All funding goes directly to the cause; no board member receives a salary

Instructor Quality:

All instructors are assessed by the founder and hand-picked to ensure the best results with donor funding

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Our Recital Program

At Stillwater Spirits & Sounds in Dana Point, our students have the incredible opportunity to showcase their musical talents live on stage as part of our recital program. They perform the songs they have been diligently learning alongside their teachers, family, and friends. This supportive and safe social environment allows our students to gain confidence and share their musical achievements with an appreciative audience.