“Awesome haunted house tonight put on by amazing actors and the owners, Scott and Diane!! We loved it guys! Thanks for having us!!”

“Great organization and one that deserves support.”

“Great place for fun, educational, creative, visual and performing art classes. Acting, Musical Theater, Video Production, Script Writing, Backstage Theater, Performances, Fashion Design/Modeling.”

“Scott and Diane Strand and JDS Creative Academy is amazing. They are a gift to our community!”

“Diane is such a fabulous person with a heart for people and creativity. Go and spend some time with her and get a dose of joy infused into your spirit. Go and tell her your hearts desire and she will work the plan out for you. Lights, camera and ACTION…”

“People pursuing their passion in the arts. Please support them!”

“Was attending a Stage Hypnosis show! I laughed my butt off. Seems like a great organization. A well-run show.They seem to be exhibiting excellent promise for Temecula. Our community really needs so much more in the area of artistic development.”

“Great place doing great work! So many talented kids here!”

“Excellent group of people at JDS Creative Academy. Diane and Scott Strand are dedicated to contributing to the culture of Riverside County while supporting the community of Temecula and beyond.”

“I love what is organization is doing for the young kids of Temecula and beyond. The programs here are well intentioned and geared for truly rewarding outcomes from learning, and becoming. Grateful for JDS, this company is going to be somthing great in the future, and it grows every day.”

“Great place to learn the arts in a professional and fun environment with awesome teachers “

“Great venue. Excellent staff.”

“I work as an intern here. It is clean, organized, and all employees are friendly. They are quick to get back to those who email, call, and message on social media.”

“My daughter absolutely loves it here. She’s participated in musical theater, script -to-stage day camps, the Haunted Houses, and backstage classes. She’s discovered a love for sets, makeup and costuming, and has made some great friends. If your child wants to explore an arts education, this is definitely the place to do it!”

“I’m grateful for everything JDS has done for me. They’ve helped me feel confident in front of the camera and in myself. I love it at JDS.”

“What I am thankful for is JDS which has opened me up and allowed me to try new things. I love helping out in the Musical Theater productions. JDS feels like home, I never want to leave.”

“My son has flourished in so many ways since he enrolled in this unique video production program. I am so grateful to the staff and interns ,for their positive influence on each student/consumer. Each of you have made a positive impact on my son’s journey as a HFA making his niche in the world. Special… Read more “”

“The JDS experience has been truly beneficial for Conor. Last year as an intern he worked directly with Diane and she took the time with Conor to get to know him and his strengths. The fact that she “depends” on Conor has had a huge impact on his confidence. We all want to be needed… Read more “”

“Thank you for the opportunity to write about the program. I have noticed Deirdre being more confident and more social. She enjoys working with the camera and getting the training needed to be able to go out and work in the media industry.”

“My grandson has been attending JDS Creative Academy for 2.5 years now. He is learning all aspects of their very comprehensive video production program. Although he loves editing the best, he is excited when they go on location and interview for stories of interest. Interviewing skills and script writing are just some of the basics… Read more “”