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  • Chocolate-dipped banana with sprinkles on a plate.

    Summer break-office closed

    MCMA events

    Our office will be closed for summer break from July 1-August 4, 2025. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

  • Dock over a lake

    Labour Day-office closed

    MCMA events

    There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labour Day.

  • Lake and mountains

    Reduced office hours

    MCMA events

    Our office will be operating on reduced office hours (from 3-8 pm) on Monday, September 29.

  • Tune In

    FREE Tune-In Music Program (at the West End Cultural Centre)

    West End Cultural Centre 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Music Equals classes

    Ages 8-18. The Tune-In Music Program has been an integral part of the West End Cultural Centre for almost as long as the WECC has been around. We offer FREE music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and songwriting for youth.

  • Pumpkin pie

    Thanksgiving-office closed

    MCMA events

    There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, October 13 in observance of Thanksgiving.

  • poppy

    Reduced office hours

    MCMA events

    Our office will be operating on reduced office hours (from 3-8 pm) on Monday, November 10.

  • poppy

    Remembrance Day-office closed

    MCMA events

    There will be no lessons or classes on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.

  • Adele Wilding

    Intro to Blues Singing for Adults EXTENSION

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Ages 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.

    $60.00

  • Decorated cookies

    Student Holiday Recital

    Convocation Hall
    MCMA events

    Ask your instructor about signing up!

  • baby wearing a Santa suit

    Sing-a-Long with Santa

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    Join us for this fun family event for the holidays! Bring your little one to sing and play musical games with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves. Your registration fee includes a photo with Santa and a holiday treat.

    $20.00
  • Wrapped gift

    Winter break-office closed

    MCMA events

    Our office will be closed for winter break from December 19, 2025-January 4, 2026. We will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026.

  • hot chocolate

    Student Winter Recital

    Convocation Hall
    MCMA events

    Ask your instructor about signing up!

  • Coffee cup

    Adult Student Coffee House

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    MCMA events

    Ask your instructor about signing up!

  • purple flowers

    Spring break-office closed

    MCMA events

    Our office will be closed for spring break from March 29-April 6, 2026. We will re-open on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

  • tulips

    Student Spring Recital

    Convocation Hall
    MCMA events

    Ask your instructor about signing up!

  • DJ turntable

    Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-6:30 pm (beginner course)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Ages 18+. Students will learn the basics of scratching, beat matching songs, stage presence, the history of DJing, and more. No experience or equipment is required, just a passion for music! This hands-on program is intended for adults whose genders are under-represented in the DJ world. The course welcomes anyone who self-identifies as part of this wide spectrum of gender expression.

    $95.00
  • DJ turntable

    Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-8 pm (beginner course)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Ages 18+. Students will learn the basics of scratching, beat matching songs, stage presence, the history of DJing, and more. No experience or equipment is required, just a passion for music! This hands-on program is intended for adults whose genders are under-represented in the DJ world. The course welcomes anyone who self-identifies as part of this wide spectrum of gender expression.

    $95.00
  • DJ turntable

    Mama Cutsworth Academy for Underrepresented Genders in DJing-6:30 pm (intermediate course)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Ages 18+. In this intermediate class, we invite graduates of the beginner program or those with some experience to explore their skills in further depth to prepare them to work independently in the industry. This hands-on program is intended for adults whose genders are under-represented in the DJ world. The course welcomes anyone who self-identifies as part of this wide spectrum of gender expression.

    $95.00

  • Music Equals Showcase concert

    Music Equals Showcase concert

    West End Cultural Centre 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    MCMA events

    Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Music Equals students! Admission is free, but seating is limited.

  • Music Equals Showcase concert

    Music Equals Showcase concert

    West End Cultural Centre 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    MCMA events

    Join us to celebrate the achievements of the Music Equals students! Admission is free, but seating is limited.

  • Dog sitting on a dock

    Labour Day-office closed

    MCMA events

    There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labour Day.

  • Tune In

    Tune-In Music Program

    West End Cultural Centre 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Music Equals classes

    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 […]

  • Thanksgiving table

    Thanksgiving-office closed

    MCMA events

    There will be no lessons or classes on Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving.

  • Student playing violin at Halloween recital

    Halloween recital

    Convocation Hall
    MCMA events

    Join us for our Halloween recital in Convocation Hall! Ask your instructor about signing up.

  • Meg Olmstead

    Intro to Indigenous Dance-2 pm (fall)

    Asper Centre for Theatre and Film R3B 2P3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Adult classes

    Ages 6+. The MCMA is so excited to offer an introductory experience of Indigenous Dance! Learn the basics and teachings of some familiar Indigenous Dances. This four week program is for EVERYONE, ages six & up. Our gifted instructor, Meg Olmstead, will not only show you the steps, but create space for understanding and teaching of why those steps exist. Children and adults are welcome to register and participate equally as this is intended as a community building program!

    Get Tickets $99.00 25 tickets left
  • Intro to Piano student

    Intro to Piano-1:30 pm (fall)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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.

    Get Tickets $60.00 6 tickets left
  • Intro to Piano students

    Intro to Piano-2:30 pm (fall)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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.

    Get Tickets $60.00 5 tickets left
  • Intro to Violin student

    Intro to Violin-3:30 pm (fall)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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.

    Get Tickets $85.00 6 tickets left

  • Student singing at the Holiday recital

    Student Holiday recital

    Convocation Hall
    MCMA events

    Join us for our Student Holiday recital in Convocation Hall! Ask your instructor about signing up.

  • Christmas cookies

    Winter break-office closed

    MCMA events

    Our office will be closed from December 18–January 3 for our winter break.

  • baby wearing a Santa suit

    Sing-a-Long with Santa

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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!

    Get Tickets $25.00 19 tickets left

  • Intro to Instruments students

    Intro to Instruments-1:30 pm (winter)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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!

    Get Tickets $65.00 6 tickets left
  • Intro to Violin student

    Intro to Instruments-2:30 pm (winter)

    Ensemble room Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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!

    Get Tickets $65.00 7 tickets left
  • Intro to Musical Theatre student

    Intro to Musical Theatre-1:30 pm (winter)

    Chapel Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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!

    Get Tickets $60.00 9 tickets left
  • Intro to Musical Theatre student

    Intro to Musical Theatre-2:30 pm (winter)

    Chapel Bryce Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Children’s classes

    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!

    Get Tickets $60.00 9 tickets left