Our children’s group music classes are a fun and engaging place to introduce your child to early musical concepts such as basic rhythms and matching pitch. Each of our highly-qualified instructors have a degree in music or the equivalent in performance experience. 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. 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 downtown Winnipeg music school offers group music classes for kids at our location on the University of Winnipeg campus in Bryce Hall (directly east of Wesley Hall-the “castle” building) in addition to various satellite locations, such as Scout Coffee (1199 Rothesay Street, Winnipeg).
Our offerings include Baby Beats (ages 0-3), Musical Storytime (ages 2-3), Adventures in Music (ages 4-5), Introduction to Instruments (ages 4-7), Introduction to Instruments with a focus on one particular discipline (ages 6-9), and Introduction to Musical Theatre (ages 3-5).
We also offer a variety of group music classes for adults! These group classes offer many benefits, including an opportunity to make new friends, reduced stress, and improved fine motor skills. Plus, our classes are fun! Our group class offerings for adults include Musical Theatre for Adults (ages 16+), Ensemble Singing for Adults (ages 18+), Vocal Workshops (ages 16+) and music appreciation classes. Each class offers an opportunity for personal growth and fulfillment. Whether you’re a beginner starting a musical journey, or a seasoned musician interested in refining your skills, we have something for everyone!
Our Music Equals FREE community programs are designed for all ages and skill levels. Participants can learn to play different instruments, learn more about various musical genres, and expand their skillset through the medium of music. Our goal is to increase accessibility to music opportunities for those who face barriers to participating in music education.
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 at least seven days 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. There are no refunds for special workshops or masterclasses.
To register, click on the purple “Get Tickets” button for your desired group class. If the purple “Get Tickets” button is not visible, that means the class is either full, or the class has already started. Next, click on the plus sign on the ticket to select the desired amount of tickets. Then click on the purple “Get Tickets” button. Fill in the registration information for each student, then click on the purple “Checkout Now” button.
If the class is full, click on the purple “notify me” button to get notified if a spot becomes available.
If you are experiencing difficulty with the online registration process, please call our office at (204) 988-7650 to register by phone.
Intro to Instruments-1:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 4-7. This group music 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 ukulele? Violin? Piano? Voice? Try them all!
Intro to Instruments-2:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 4-7. This group music 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 ukulele? Violin? Piano? Voice? Try them all!
Intro to Musical Theatre-1:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 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!
Intro to Musical Theatre-2:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 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!
Musical Storytime-9:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 2-3. We’ll explore various themes each week through singing, movement, instrument exploration, and books. This hands-on group 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-10:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 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. It is a great class for kids who are ready to start learning simple musical skills such as pitch matching, keeping a steady beat, and changing tempos.
Musical Storytime-11:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 2-3. We’ll explore various themes each week through singing, movement, instrument exploration, and books. This hands-on group 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-12:30
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 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. It is a great class for kids who are ready to start learning simple musical skills such as pitch matching, keeping a steady beat, and changing tempos.
Baby Beats-9 am ( Scout Coffee location)
Scout Coffee 1199 Rothesay Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 0-3. Baby Beats is a parented early childhood music program for babies 0-3 that focuses on musical foundations and social skill development. Babies 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.
Baby Beats-1 pm ( Scout Coffee location)
Scout Coffee 1199 Rothesay Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 0-3. Baby Beats is a parented early childhood music program for babies 0-3 that focuses on musical foundations and social skill development. Babies 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.
Intro to Piano
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 7-9. Intro to Piano is a four week introductory group class focusing on some piano FUNdamentals in a supportive group environment. They will get to spend time playing with others, getting introduced to note reading, and making music in a small group.
Intro to Voice
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 7-9. 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.
Intro to Violin
Chapel Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 7-9. Local violinist Clair Tang will use creative ways to introduce the violin to little hands! This four week introduction program will cover the basics of posture, bow holds, tone production, notation and getting those fingers down on the string for their first notes.
Musical Theatre for Adults
Asper Centre for Theatre and Film R3B 2P3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 18+. Learn the basics of musical theatre (acting, singing and choreography) in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment. No experience required. Classes will include fun warm-ups, drama games, acting and movement, and basic dance moves.
Intro to Blues Singing for Adults
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 18+. This four-week vocal class will explore blues singing from its earliest form to contemporary examples. Singers will learn to recognize the 12-Bar Blues, as well as learn standards in the 12-Bar Blues tradition. In the fourth and final session, the class will write a blues song based on a chosen topic.
Ensemble Singing for Adults
Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 18+. Intro to Ensemble Singing will prioritize learning to breathe, sing, and tell stories as a group. We’ll begin by focusing on unison singing and move towards introducing harmony.
Fiddling for Adults
Chapel Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAges 18+. Fiddling for Adults is a four week program intended to explore or re-discover your instrument using popular fiddle music. Multi level players are most welcome, as we can include easier parts for newer players, and spice things up for those looking for more of a challenge.
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