There are many benefits to introducing your child to music from a young age, including the development of discipline, improved coordination, and fostering a love of music! Our children’s group music classes are a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to early musical concepts. We keep our class sizes small, allowing your child to interact with their instructor, and benefit from the friendly, supportive, close-knit group environment. Make friends, find community, try out a new instrument, and have fun making music together!
Our music school is centrally located in downtown Winnipeg, with plenty of public parking nearby, and a rapid transit bus stop across the street. Our music classes take place on the University of Winnipeg campus, in Bryce Hall–directly east of Wesley Hall (the “castle” building). Please click here for accessibility information. Please use the buzzer to access the building on weekends and after 6 pm on weekdays.
Each of our highly-qualified music instructors have a degree in music or the equivalent in performance experience. A majority hold Bachelor degrees, many possess Masters degrees and some have earned Doctorate degrees. In addition to experience and education, you can feel assured that your child will be in a safe environment, as all our faculty are required to have an up-to-date clearance by the Provincial Child Abuse Registry.
Our group music classes for kids include:
Baby Beats (ages 0-3 ) This parented group class focuses on musical foundations and social skill development. Your baby will gain fine and gross motor skills, learn how to wait their turn, discover tempo and rhythm by dancing and playing with scarves or body percussion, match pitch and find joy in musical storytelling.
Musical Storytime (ages 2-3) This parented group class explores various themes each week through singing, movement, instrument exploration and books. This hands-on class is a fun and engaging place to introduce your child to early musical concepts, build social connections, and foster a love for music.
Adventures in Music (ages 4-5) This un-parented group class uses a variety of instruments, movement songs and familiar tunes to create a fun space for connecting and making music. Your child will learn simple musical skills such as pitch matching, keeping a steady beat, and changing tempos. They’ll also collaborate and engage in a class environment while developing independence.
Introduction to Instruments (ages 4-7) Is your child ready to start private music lessons? Have they participated in early childhood music programs and are curious about what comes next? This group class will introduce your child to a different instrumental discipline each week, letting them decide what they like best as they transition into private instruction. Will it be violin? Piano? Ukulele? Voice? Try them all!
Introduction to Instruments (ages 6-9) Does your child show interest in a particular instrument such as piano? Are you seeking an opportunity for them to explore that before committing to private lessons? These four week introductory group classes focus on a single instrument in a supportive group environment. Kids will spend time playing with others, getting introduced to note reading, and making music in a small group. These affordable group classes explore musical and instrumental options in more depth to support later individual study.
Introduction to Musical Theatre (ages 3-5) Does your child love to sing, dance, play dress up, and tell stories with music? Are you unsure whether they are ready to start taking music lessons? Explore four weeks of musical theatre in a small group to help determine whether your child is ready for the next step in their musical journeys with activities designed especially for busy minds and bodies who love music!
Keep an eye on this page for registration information. Spots tend to fill quickly, so we recommend registering early! All tuition for group classes must be paid in full before the first scheduled lesson day. Registrations are not confirmed until payment has been received/confirmed.
Refunds will be issued if a student withdraws with written notice one week prior to the class starting date. No refunds will be issued after the class start date. Group classes are dependent on achieving minimum enrollment or the class may be cancelled. If the class is cancelled, the student will receive a full refund.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.
Ages 4-7. This group class will introduce children to a different instrumental discipline each week, letting them decide what they like best as they transition into private instruction. Will it be violin? Piano? Ukulele? Harmonica? Try them all!
Ages 4-7. This group class will introduce children to a different instrumental discipline each week, letting them decide what they like best as they transition into private instruction. Will it be violin? Piano? Ukulele? Harmonica? Try them all!
Ages 3-5. Explore four weeks of musical theatre in a small group to help determine whether your child is ready for the next step in their musical journeys with activities designed especially for busy minds and bodies who love music!
12+/Grade 5 RCM. Intended for intermediate-advanced players looking for ensemble experience. This four week introduction invites intergenerational string and piano players to learn to collaborate and work together as a musical team with the goal of performing at an MCMA recital.
Ages 3-5. Explore four weeks of musical theatre in a small group to help determine whether your child is ready for the next step in their musical journeys with activities designed especially for busy minds and bodies who love music!
Ages 10+. This group class will prioritize learning to breathe, sing, and tell stories as a group. The class will begin by focusing on unison singing and move towards introducing harmony based on level and interest of participants. This is a multilevel, intergenerational class that invites anyone wanting to explore the skills needed to be a part of a choir or vocal group.
Ages 0-3. Baby Beats gives parents with babies and toddlers a chance to participate in music sharing time together from the comfort of their own homes. Instructor McKenna Ogg uses nursery rhymes, books, music recordings, dance, movement, and body percussion to introduce basic musical foundations to our littlest participants.
Ages 2-3. This hands-on group is a fun and engaging place to introduce your children to early musical concepts, build social connections, and foster a love for music.
Ages 4-5. This un-parented group will use a variety of instruments, movement songs and familiar tunes to create a fun space for connecting and making music.
Ages 2-3. This hands-on group is a fun and engaging place to introduce your children to early musical concepts, build social connections, and foster a love for music.
Ages 4-5. This un-parented group will use a variety of instruments, movement songs and familiar tunes to create a fun space for connecting and making music.
Ages 8+. Come and play some Irish and other Celtic flavoured tunes to get you in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day! Join Grandmaster Champion Patti Kusturok for an afternoon of fun music making.
Ages 6-9. This four-week program will give your child a chance to explore the basics of ukulele and its transferable skills for guitar in a four-week group setting.
Ages 6-9. Introduction to Voice invites kids to explore their voices as a group with games, exercises and singing together. In this four-week introduction to vocal study, your child will come away with an understanding that singing is like any other instrument, gain valuable vocal technique, and set them up for successful individual instruction.
