MacEwan University Conservatory of Music
10050 MacDonald Dr NW T5J 2B7 Edmonton, AB, Canada

One of the cool things that happened online this year was the Learn English Through Singing course taught by Conservatory of Music instructor Maura Sharkey-Pryma. Students learned pronunciation through vocal warm-ups, tongue twisters, and singing popular songs. If you are interested in taking the next Learn English Through Singing course, sign up for our newsletter: http://go.macewan.ca/scesignup Special thanks to the Edmonton Recital Society for sponsoring this program. Their support allowed the Conservatory of Music and English as an Additional Language to partner and make this course a reality.

MacEwan University alumni and instructor, Devin Hart, is performing tonight at 7PM for the Yardbird Suite Virtual Series. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of our instructors practice what they teach. For more information visit: https://yardbirdsuite.com/shows/devin-hart-solo-piano/?... #yegmusic #localmusicians

Are you an Edmonton-based musician? The Yardbird Suite is looking for solo performers who play jazz-influenced music on non-wind instruments for their Virtual Series running in April and May. Submit by emailing [email protected]

MacEwan School of Continuing Education is having a COURSE GIVEAWAY. Enter to win $399 toward one of their courses! All you have to do is: 1. Follow MacEwan University School of Continuing Education 2. Tag a fellow lifelong learner (max. 3) on their post.... Contest closes April 29th at 12:00 p.m. (MST). Check out their post for more details.

Do you play violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, or harp? The Alberta String Association is hosting a virtual music festival where participants can submit a recording and receive live feedback. Sign-up online: https://albertastringassociation.org/2021-virtual-music-fe/... #learning #performing #goalsetting

Karen is a sought after piano teacher and accompanist. She accompanies many students for festivals, scholarships, competitions, exams, and musical theatre productions. She even encourages her students to practice accompanying other instruments, play duets, and showcase their ensemble skills in recitals. To learn out more about Karen visit her profile: https://musce.ca/32XR9Gm #pianolessons #learnpiano

Experience how humming and singing can support your wellbeing. You can sing along with conservatory vocal instructors Maura Sharkey-Pryma and Ron Long who offer vocal warm-ups online through The Sharkey Voice Studio or Singing With Ron. For personalized vocal instruction, request a singing teacher online: https://musce.ca/2GmtSAS #singahappytune

Online masterclasses offer a unique way to inspire students to pursue their musical goals. Conservatory instructors Fabiola Amorim and Vladimir Rufino brought their viola and violin students together for an inspiring masterclass that included live online performances. Many thanks to Charles Stegemen, former Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, for sharing his knowledge and expertise with students. To request lessons with Fabiola and Vladimir visit: https://musce.ca/2yoUX5E #inspiration #viola #violin

It is my goal to combine the interest that drew the student to take lessons with strong fundamentals in a enjoyable and nurturing environment. Whether it be a specific instrument, style, or to develop greater skills. - John McCormick, Percussion Instructor John McCormick has been with the conservatory since 1976. He is a highly trained instructor, experienced with students of all ages and levels of ability. He is versed in a wide variety of styles (rock, classical, jazz, af...rican, and latin, etc.) on an even wider variety of instruments (drum set, marimba, djembe, timpani, congas, bathtub, etc.). To learn more about John and how you can take online or in-person lessons check out his profile: https://musce.ca/3iITcoe #percussion #drums #learnmusic

Conservatory instructor Maura Sharkey-Pryma is having an online mini-masterclass with Canadian soprano Cara McLeod on Nov 8th. This will be a 90 minute, small-group vocal masterclass presented on YouTube - with 3 student singers meeting on the Zoom platform. You can watch the masterclass here: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCKtWoQhbXt3tri8iHtdrFTA/featured

I believe that one of the greatest joys in life is to hear beautiful singing. My specialty is the Bel Canto Technique a technique that offers versatility in voice and allows you to sound like an opera singer one minute, and a rock or pop singer the next. Once you demystify the bel canto technique, you can take the singing world by storm and I am here to guide you through this adventure. My goal is to provide you with a fun, inspirational environment that will expand your singing skills and make your voice lessons the highlight of your day. - Sveltana Sech, Voice Instructor Svetlana offers online voice lessons for all levels from teens to adults. She brings a sense of enjoyment to lessons that inspire students to continue singing year after year. To learn more about Svetlana check out her teacher profile: https://musce.ca/33Y9KBT

Check out this new piece called Domestic Divertimento by award-winning Canadian composer, John Estacio. It looks like the musicians of the Kingston Symphony had a lot of fun!