The Tune-In Music Program, presented in partnership between Music Equals and the West End Cultural Centre, offers free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and songwriting for youth […]
Ages 7-9. Does your child show interest in piano and is looking to explore that before committing to private lessons? Intro to Piano is a four week introductory group class focusing on some piano FUNdamentals in a supportive group environment. Geared for children aged 7-9, they will get to spend time playing with others, getting introduced to note reading, and making music in a small group. This class is intended to explore musical and instrumental options in a little more depth to support later individual study.
Ages 7-9. Does your child show interest in piano and is looking to explore that before committing to private lessons? Intro to Piano is a four week introductory group class focusing on some piano FUNdamentals in a supportive group environment. Geared for children aged 7-9, they will get to spend time playing with others, getting introduced to note reading, and making music in a small group. This class is intended to explore musical and instrumental options in a little more depth to support later individual study.
Ages 7-9. Is your child curious about becoming a strings player? 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. The goal is to discover aptitude, interest, fun music making and community. Tuition includes the cost of a monthly instrument rental.
Ages 18+. Are you an adult who has always wanted to learn an instrument? Ukulele is an incredibly accessible and fun way to explore musicianship at any age. This four week introduction to chords, strumming, and singing to your favourite classics is an great way to pursue that dream of playing an instrument as an adult. This class is all about fun, camaraderie, and shared experiences in a space reserved for adults! Instruments are provided.
Join us for our Student Holiday recital in Convocation Hall! Ask your instructor about signing up.
Our office will be closed from December 18–January 3 for our winter break.
Ages 0-5. Join Mrs. Claus and her elves for an afternoon of holiday music and activities! You and your little one(s) will spend an hour singing, dancing and playing with all of Santa’s helpers, while waiting for Santa to arrive. Program includes a holiday treat and a photo with Santa. One registration per child, caregivers do not require a ticket. HO-HO-HOpe to see you there!
Ages 4-7. Is your child ready to start private lessons? Have they participated in early childhood programs and are curious about what comes next? 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 piano? Violin? Ukulele? Brass? Try them all!
Ages 4-7. Is your child ready to start private lessons? Have they participated in early childhood programs and are curious about what comes next? 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 piano? Violin? Ukulele? Brass? Try them all!
Ages 3-5. Do you have a preschooler who loves to sing, dance, play dress up, and tell stories with music? Are you curious to see if they are the next musical theatre star? Are you unsure whether or not they are ready to start taking music lessons? Children as young as age four are often ready for private instruction! 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 3-5. Do you have a preschooler who loves to sing, dance, play dress up, and tell stories with music? Are you curious to see if they are the next musical theatre star? Are you unsure whether or not they are ready to start taking music lessons? Children as young as age four are often ready for private instruction! 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 15+. Are you an intermediate and up winds player looking for small ensemble experience? Instructor Caue Pinto will lead you in a dynamic group experience exploring the history, theory, and practice of iconic Latin and Afro-Caribbean musical styles, specifically tailored for wind instruments. You will spend 14 weeks diving deep into Bossa Nova, Cumbia, Ska, Choro, Samba, Afrobeat and Forro genres. Goals are to understand roots and theoretical style while also feeling the groove in your body and developing ensemble skills, and hopefully making some friends along the way.
Ages 2-3. What can we find as we tiptoe through the forest, fly through space, or zoom around in a car? This parented group will 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.
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. 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. It will also be an introduction to collaborating and engaging in a class environment and developing independence.
Ages 2-3. What can we find as we tiptoe through the forest, fly through space, or zoom around in a car? This parented group will 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.
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. 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. It will also be an introduction to collaborating and engaging in a class environment and developing independence.
Ages 0-2. Baby Beats is a parented early childhood music program for babies 0-2 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.
Ages 0-2. Baby Beats is a parented early childhood music program for babies 0-2 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.
Ages 18+. Are you an adult who has always wanted to learn an instrument? Ukulele is an incredibly accessible and fun way to explore musicianship at any age. This four week introduction to chords, strumming, and singing to your favourite classics is a great way to pursue that dream of playing an instrument as an adult. This class is all about fun, camaraderie, and shared experiences in a space reserved for adults! Instruments are provided.
Ages 18+. Have you always wanted to sing but felt anxious about your voice? Are you an adult who is interested in exploring voice lessons but want to to try it out in a low pressure, less formal manner? So many of us love to sing but it makes us feel self conscious to sing in a formal lesson format! Join a group of like-minded adults just starting out at the very beginning to learn the basics of breathing, pitch and rhythm, vocal production and reading music. We’ll learn a few tunes to apply those concepts over four weeks. No experience required, all voices welcome!
There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, February 15 in observance of Louis Riel Day.
There will be no lessons or classes on Sunday, March 28 in observance of Easter Sunday.
Our office will be closed from March 29-April 4 for spring break.
There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, May 24 in observance of Victoria Day.
Join us for our Musical Foundations recital/Adult Student Year-End recital/Scholarship recital in Convocation Hall! Ask your instructor about signing up.
Join us for our Student Year-End recital in Convocation Hall! Ask your instructor about signing up.
Our last day of lessons for this academic year will be on Saturday, June 12.
