STUDENT Information

Choose your instrument or subject of interest. You can select the name of a teacher you’d like to connect with or we can help match you with a teacher based on your availability, goals and interests.

COMPLETE THE ONLINE REQUEST A TEACHER FORM

After the Request a Teacher form is submitted, your request will be reviewed by the Conservatory staff within 1-2 business days. We will forward your request to an instructor who will reply within 1-3 days. They will discuss with you their availability, rates and studio policy.

After you have confirmed your lesson schedule with your teacher, follow the 2-Step registration process:

• Step 1: Pay the Conservatory Membership fee online using our third-party registration site ActiveNetwork, in-person or by mail.
• Step 2: Pay your lesson tuition directly to your teacher.

To take private music lessons at the Conservatory of Music, students register for a membership. This annual fee is $40 per student or $20 per additional family member. It is non-refundable and required after lessons are confirmed with a teacher. Membership is effective from September 1 to August 31.

The $40 fee applies to students who start lessons before May 1. To accommodate new students starting in the Spring/Summer, there is a prorated fee available on May 1.

Collectively, the fees contribute to maintaining facilities, operations and student membership benefits:

• Conservatory of Music Teachers
• Access to practice rooms
• Learn in personalized music studios
• Rehearse, perform, or record in the acoustically superior Muttart Hall and ensemble rooms.
• Scholarship and bursary opportunities
• Performance opportunities
• Program discounts
• Parking discount

PAY MEMBERSHIP FEE ONLINE

1. Search or browse the options on our online registration site. We use a Third Party site called ActiveNetwork.
2. Find "Private Lesson Membership Fee."
3. Select ENROLL NOW.
4. Sign-in or create an account to view your cart.
5. Follow the steps to CHECKOUT and make a payment.

Students will receive confirmation of their membership fee payment that includes a summary of charges and lists all membership benefits

For assistance, please contact us. We are unable to take payment over the phone but can guide you through the process.

Rates vary based on the teacher, instrument, length of lesson and number of lessons. The average price per lesson ranges from $25-40 (30 minutes), $40-55 (45 minutes), $50-70 (60 minutes). Discuss specific rates directly with an instructor.

Request a teacher to learn more about specific music lesson rates.

REQUEST A TEACHER

Lesson rates are paid directly to the teacher. Discuss with your instructor about their specific payment policies. They will let you know their method of payment; e.g., e-transfer, cheque or credit card. Transaction and administrative fees may apply.

In addition to in-person music lessons, online music lessons are also available.

The following items are recommended for online lessons:

• Computer or tablet with a strong Wi-Fi connection
• Web camera
• Quality microphone that can effectively pick up your voice and instrument's sound.

To find a teacher for online lessons, Request a Teacher online or email us at conservatory@macewan.ca.

Music teachers at the MacEwan University Conservatory of Music help prepare students for music exams. The MacEwan University Conservatory of Music does not organize or distribute music exams.

Students apply to accredited examination organizations such as the Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada, or Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

If you have questions about the exam process or registration, contact the specific exam organization directly.

High school credits

Students studying music theory or learning an instrument can register for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams. Based on the RCM level achieved, you may be eligible for high school credits. Contact RCM for more information.

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Fees for classes are required at the time of registration. Online registration for groups classes is open until 5 days before a course commences. To enroll on the same day a course begins, please contact us.

Anyone who meets the age requirements and prerequisites can register in non-credit classes. You do not need to pay a membership fee for group classes.

1. Search or browse the options on our online registration site. We use a Third Party site called ActiveNetwork.
2. Find Your Class of Interest.
3. Select ENROLL NOW.
4. Sign-in or create an account to view your cart.
5. Follow the steps to CHECKOUT and make a payment.

Register early to save your seat in class. Early enrollment helps ensure classes are able to run as scheduled and avoids class cancellation. Register online, day or night.

FIND YOUR CLASS

You should receive your confirmation of registration within a few minutes after the online checkout process is complete.

A confirmation of registration lists your courses, schedule, room numbers and start dates as well as a summary of charges.

If your lessons or class takes place at the Alberta College Campus, email us at conservatory@macewan.ca to receive a parking discount code. In the subject line write: Parking Code and the student’s first and last name.

Visit our campus. Go to the 5th floor of the Alberta College Campus. You can pay by credit card, INTERAC© or cheque.

In-person office hours and directions

Confirmation of Registration

We'll email or print a confirmation of registration.

For Private Music Lessons

A confirmation of membership fee payment includes a summary of charges and lists your membership benefits.

For Group Classes

A confirmation of registration lists your courses, schedule, room numbers and start dates as well as a summary of charges.

Questions? Contact us

We still accept mail.

1. Create an account online or by phone.
2. Send your cheque to:
   
   Attn: Conservatory of Music, Alberta College Campus
   MacEwan University
   P.O. Box 1796
   Edmonton, Alberta
   T5J 2P2
   Canada

Payment by mail

Make your cheque payable to MacEwan University. All cheques must have all of the following imprinted by the bank:

Bank transit/swift number
Bank account number
Branch number

The university will not accept post-dated cheques.

Confirmation of Registration

We'll email or print a confirmation of registration.

For Private Music Lessons

A confirmation of membership fee payment includes a summary of charges and lists your membership benefits.

For Group Classes

A confirmation of registration lists your courses, schedule, room numbers and start dates as well as a summary of charges.

Questions? Contact Us

Lesson withdrawal requests must be submitted to your instructor directly. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal. A processing fee may apply. See your instructor’s studio policy for details.

If your instructor cancels a lesson, they will discuss with you rescheduling options. Your instructor is under no obligation to make up lessons you have missed or cancelled. See your instructor’s studio policy for details.

All private music lessons are non-credit and therefore do not qualify for a T2202A tax receipt. Arts credits have been replaced by the Canada Child Benefit.

CANADA REVENUE AGENCY // CANADA CHILD BENEFIT

For courses more than four weeks in length:

• A 100% refund minus a $20 administrative withdrawal fee per course is available to students who withdraw before the day of the second scheduled class. No refund is available after the deadline date.

For workshops, seminars and short courses that are four weeks or less:

• A 100% refund minus a $20 administrative withdrawal fee per course is available to students who withdraw five calendar days before the first scheduled class. No refund is available after the deadline date.

• We are excited to support your child's music education and committed to providing the highest quality instruction in a safe and inviting atmosphere.
• Parents/Guardians are liable for the safety of their students before or after scheduled lesson times. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that their child arrives and departs safely, in a timely manner, from our premises.
• Children must always be accompanied by a parent. Parents assume the responsibility for the well-being and safety of minors who are left unattended on the campus.
• Parents have the right to access their child at any time. Please avoid lesson interruption whenever possible.
• Please know that the Conservatory of Music bears no legal responsibility in enforcing terms of custody.
• Parents also assume liability for their children attending special events held at the Conservatory such as Master Classes, Recitals, Concerts, Workshops, etc.

Alberta College Campus lot

The Alberta College Campus parking lot now has two different parking management companies:

• Weekdays and weekends, parking will be available to the general public on the McDougall Church side of the lot. Pay for parking through Impark.
• After 4 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays, students can pay for parking on the Edmonton Public School Board side of the lot through Concord Parking. EPSB staff have reserved parking from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Additional nearby parking

• City of Edmonton | EPark Parking App
• Chateau Lacombe | HangTag app
• ATB Place
• 10022 - 102nd Street NW - Lot #284 | HangTag app

Drop-off

When dropping off or picking up students, DO NOT remain in loading zones or other areas around the building where idling is not permitted.

Tow-away zone

DO NOT park on MacDonald Drive between 3 and 6 p.m. on weekdays. This is a city of Edmonton Parking towing zone that is frequently monitored.

When coming to campus, use the North Entrance facing the parking lot. The South Entrance facing MacDonald Drive is closed for entry. Press the buzzer/intercom system to enter the building. Security may ask your name and check the student membership list. The buzzer is located to the right of the North Entrance doors. When the door gets buzzed, Security will unlock the door.

If you arrive before 12:40 p.m. on weekdays, you will need to ask Campus Security to provide you with elevator access to the 4th or 5th floors. The Campus Security office is located at the North Entrance of the Alberta College Campus. Due to the responsive nature of Security, you may need to call the number posted on their door if they are away from their office.

Monday to Friday: Elevators and stairwell doors to the 5th floor and the 4th floor north end will be locked during the day. North Elevators unlocked at 12:40 p.m. All elevators unlocked at 3:15 p.m. Stairwells unlocked at 4 p.m.

Saturday: Elevators and stairwell doors on the 5th floor and the 4th floor north end will be unlocked during building hours.

As a result of the change in ownership of the building, Alberta College will now be closed on Sundays.

Private music lesson students who pay the Conservatory of Music membership fee can access practice rooms.

PRACTICE ROOM Usage

Classes offered at the Conservatory of Music will be located at the Alberta College Campus. Your confirmation of registration will list the room number(s) for your class.

For private lessons, confirm the location of your lessons with your teacher. Instructors who teach at the Alberta College Campus will provide you with their studio number. Music studios are located on the 4th and 5th floor. Instructors who teach from their home studio, will provide you with their address.

You will find a map of the Alberta College Campus on the main floor near the elevators.

We share the Alberta College Campus with Centre High School.

Centre High Students are on campus Monday to Friday.

View their schedule

Morning Arrival: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Lunch Break: 11:35 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon departure: 3:05 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

There will be more student traffic on the main floor during those times and more parked vehicles on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Centre High students use the stairwells to access their classrooms.

The Conservatory of Music uses the elevators to access the 4th and 5th floors.

There is a daily guest password available. You can find it on the window of the Conservatory of Music office located on the 5th floor.

If you are a student of the Edmonton Public School Board, you can access the wifi using your login credentials.

The Campus Security office is located on the main floor at the north entrance of the Alberta College Campus.

If you require evening/weekend facility access, support with practice rooms or access to Lost & Found, please contact Campus Security at 780-497-5554.