From pattycake to Mozart, we have something for every performer in your life
The Mount Royal University Conservatory is Calgary’s leading educator in music and speech arts programs for students of all ages and skill levels. From beginner to advanced, learn from world-class instructors with real-life experience in music, theatre, speech arts and performance.
We foster a lifelong love of music and the arts, offering a holistic approach to education from early childhood through adulthood. Whether you're interested in youth orchestra programs, choir workshops, summer music lessons, music camps for kids, jazz programs, or advanced music training, our instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, big or small!
We offer private music lessons and group classes designed to fit your schedule and learning style, providing expert instruction in a supportive and engaging environment.
Private lessons
Learn a new instrument, find your voice, build confidence on stage or hone your existing artistic skill set with private lessons in music or speech arts taught by highly qualified instructors. From scales to sonatas, private lessons are available for all ages and ability levels.
New students can fill out the private lesson request form and we will contact you by email to be matched with an instructor. Instructor rates range from $69 to $110 per hour. If you have already taken private lessons at Mount Royal and want to register for another term, you can do so online through your CE Student Portal.
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Group lessons
Play music or dive into drama and speech arts in a supportive, collaborative environment with group lessons taught by highly qualified instructors. Group classes range from babies and children all the way to teens and adults seeking opportunities to practice and learn from other performers.
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Speech arts and drama lessons
Have fun, build confidence and explore the power of your voice. Speech arts and drama classes set the stage for you to discover the joy of language, literature and theatre arts in a creative, dynamic atmosphere.
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Suzuki lessons
The Conservatory offers specialty classes that follow the Suzuki Method and are taught by certified instructors. The Suzuki philosophy proposes that anyone can learn, provided they are in the right environment.
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Orchestras and ensembles
Let your inner performer shine by joining one of the Conservatory’s orchestras or ensembles. From entry-level to advanced ensemble groups, we offer collaborative music programs for everyone.
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Choirs
Sing in a team-like environment by joining one of our choirs! We offer choral programs starting at grade school-aged children to adult groups to accommodate singers of all ages with varying skill levels.
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Performance programs
The Academy Program for Young Artists and Advanced Performance Program are for advanced musicians looking to excel in a performance-based environment, learn skills to take their musicianship to the next level and explore the potential for professional opportunities in music.
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Summer intensives and programs
Enhance your summer with fun, challenging and creative intensives, workshops and samplers designed to inspire musicians of all ages. From piano intensives to guitar-focused festivals, learn more about our unique, specialized summer programs.
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