Music theory lessons

The Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts is Manitoba’s premier house for advanced theory instruction. Our downtown Winnipeg music school offers private theory lessons for children and teenagers to adults, from beginner music students to those seeking advanced instruction. Our highly-qualified faculty members teach a wide range of musical styles. Every one of our theory instructors is highly qualified to teach. A majority hold Bachelor degrees, many possess Masters degrees and some have earned Doctorate degrees. Our theory instructors consider themselves musician/teachers — professional musicians who teach. Our theory teachers offer customized learning plans tailored to each student’s goals and skill level, to help them progress faster and further. Meet with our faculty before registering to find the right student/instructor combination and ensure the best learning experience possible.

Our student/instructor matching service

The student/instructor combination has an impact on a student’s learning, achieving and enjoyment of their musical experience, so it’s important to make the best match possible. That’s why our process includes an assessment of the students’ needs to match them with a faculty member for a free consultation.

If you have a specific music teacher in mind, please call our office at 204-988-7650 to find out more about available music lesson slots in their schedule.

Choosing your instrument

Individual instruction is available for virtually every genre and instrument, including piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, fiddling, voice, guitar, ukulele, drum kit, percussion, saxophone, flute, piccolo, clarinet, recorder, french horn, trumpet, harmonica, accordion and mandolin. If we don’t have an accredited instructor for the instrument you wish to study, we will seek to find one for you.

Fees

Instructor rates vary depending on the academic credentials and teaching experience of each instructor. 30 minute music lessons range from $25–$35 per lesson, 45 minute lessons from $37.50–$52.50 per lesson and 60 minute lessons from $50–$70 per lesson. All theory lessons are weekly, unless otherwise specified.

We offer flexible lesson times. Beginner students seeking private theory lessons generally start with a half hour lesson once a week. Once a student’s skill level has moved up to an intermediate level, theory lesson times usually increase to 45 minutes once a week. Students with a high level of commitment who have progressed to advanced repertoire increase their theory lesson time to one hour per week.