Early Learning - Music and the Arts
Help your child grow – place an emphasis on the arts while your child is acquiring skills like early language comprehension, numbers and all-important social skills.
Early learning group programs are suitable for newborns through kids under 10 years old.
Develop a Love of Music in Your Child
Songs and rhymes expand vocabulary and the ability to use language correctly. Music has been shown to assist in brain development, memory and pattern recognition. Music can also improve mood and self-expression. We focus on fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging creativity, innovation, emotional regulation and expression in all our early learning programs.
Choosing Your Early Learning Program or Instrument
First of all, there is no one-size fits all program that is perfect for every beginner child, but knowing where to start is where we come in!
- Suzuki Method programs place an emphasis on aural learning (skills acquired similar to language acquisition), while others are kinesthetic focused such as Music Moves for Kids where there's lots of movement and focus on the body as we play and sing together.
- If you know your child has expressed interested in learning an instrument, sometimes you can start right there. However, some instruments cannot be learned until later on, even as late as age 12, depending on the physical requirements like the ability to reach instrument keys and lung capacity. Some instruments including cello, piano and violin can all be learned as young as 3 or 4 years old, if your child is ready for lessons and would thrive in a classroom environment.
Learn With Your Child
Most early learning group programs require some family involvement, including attending all classes with your child. This means your whole family gets to enjoy the benefits of music and you get to witness your child developing their lifelong love of music! See each course description for any specific requirements.
Want help figuring out which program may be right for your family? Contact Student Services for more information.
Give your child an artistic advantage early on!
Conservatory Early Learning Music and Arts
Quick Facts
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What Are Some Early Learning Music and Arts Programs?
- Music Moves (Newborn - Age 5)
- Introductions to Strings (Ages 2 - 8)
- Music for Young Children (Ages 3 - 9)
- Youth Strings Programs (Ages 3 - 10)
- Introduction to Music (Ages 4 - 5)
It's Class Time! What You Need to Know
UR Community, Your Online Classroom
Most Conservatory programs provide a convenient online classroom, UR Community, for you to stay up-to-date and connected with your class, your instructor and the Conservatory.
Find all the things you need to know about your class, such as:
- Class dates,
- Program resources,
- Information and communication from your instructor,
- And more!
How It Works
- New Accounts
- If you do not already have an account, we will create an account for you.
- Login information will be emailed prior to the course starting.
- Login to UR Community before your course starts to make sure you don't miss any important messages!
- If a class is full, don't hesitate to add yourself to the wait list.
- A spot may open or, if there is enough interest, we may add additional classes.
- Any available spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis from the wait list before being released for open enrolment.
- More than 10 business days prior to the class, then
- Full refund minus cost of materials and 10% administration fee.
- 10 business days or less prior to the class, then
- Transfer only
To withdraw from a clas, complete the online withdrawal form.
For questions, contact Student Services at 306-585-5748 or sis.noncredit@uregina.ca.