Conservatory of Performing Arts

It's never too late to learn to play! Whether you are an adult who has never touched an instrument or are looking for lessons for your child, start the first step in your musical journey with us. Find the instrument that's right for you and join highly qualified professional instructors and performers that are ready to teach you more than just tunes.

• Connect with top quality instructors
• Perform alongside professional musicians
• Participate in workshops to enhance your skills
• Showcase your talents on the Darke Hall stage

Why Play With Us?

Benefits of Being a Conservatory Student

When you study music at the Conservatory of Performing Arts, you learn from the most qualified and talented instructors in the province. As a student of the Conservatory, you benefit from:

Recital and Performance Opportunities

Recital and Performance Opportunities are unique to the Conservatory, be part of the extensive recital program available to all students at no extra cost. Share your progress with family and friends, set achievable goals as part of your lesson plan, and build your confidence by putting your new skills into practice.

Accompaniment

If you would like a talented accompanist for your recital, students here can have one for no extra charge.

Instructors

Did we mention our talented and qualified instructors? We are proud to work with some of the most talented musicians in Regina, who are gifted, creative and caring teachers. 

Scholarships and Bursaries

Did you know the Conservatory awards more than $30,000 in scholarships every year? Discover our extensive scholarship and grant opportunities available only for Conservatory students.

Conservatory Practice Club

Conservatory Practice Club is an online hub to connect with other students, participate in monthly practice challenges, win prizes and discover all kinds of extra music tips, trivia, and musical inspiration.

Instructors Accepting New Students in 2025

Are you interested in starting private music lessons in 2025? We have a number of instructors who are accepting new students. Register today!

• Double Bass Lessons with Curtis Scheschuk
• Guitar Lessons with Don Waite
• Guitar Lessons with Joe Roussel
• Harp Lessons with Samantha Spurrier (Virtual Only)
• Piano Lessons with Parnian Ahmadinejad
• Violin/Viola Lessons with Jonathan Ward
• Violin Lessons with Rudolf Sternadel
• Violin Lessons with Andrea Hedlund
• Voice Lessons with Alyssa Woolhether
• Voice Lessons with Paula Weber

Where imaginations thrive! From children experiencing the joys of music to adults learning dance for the first time, our courses are open to any member of the community. You do not need to be a U of R student to register. 

The faculty and staff at the Conservatory believe the arts are an essential part of human life and can enrich the life of everyone who engages in the arts. To help students reach their goals, the Conservatory offers one-on-one music lessons and group classes in the arts for people of all ages. 

The Conservatory of Performing Arts is a leader in Arts Education in Southern Saskatchewan.

For more than a century, the Conservatory of Performing Arts has been a beacon of arts education in southern Saskatchewan. Founded in 1912, the Conservatory continues to link people to their passions by providing accessible arts education to learners of all ages and abilities. The Conservatory strives to foster a supportive and respectful environment which offers opportunities for people to be actively engaged in the arts; this kind of activity is crucial in the creation of a strong community.

Today, the Conservatory of Performing Arts is a part of the University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education and holds many of our recitals and performances ata the famous Darke Hall – the first performing arts venue in Regina. Many of the faculty at the Conservatory are members of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and are working musicians and artists who perform with their own groups and ensembles. Conservatory alumni have gone on to work as professional musicians, teachers, lawyers, administrators and more.