The Vancouver Island Conservatory of Music & Arts offers Early Childhood music and art classes. Providing a child with a foundation in music is one of the most valuable things a parent can do. Studies show that when children take part in music classes, their social and cognitive skills are impacted in extremely positive ways. Music facilitates learning, instills respect and pride, and increases self-esteem and positive social interaction. Discover our wonderfully creative and innovative collection of music classes that will be the start of your child’s lifelong journey with music.

Making Music | Ages 2-3
Nurture a love of music, movement, and theatre. This interactive class uses song, percussion, and musical stories to explore artistic expression, and introduces your child to melody and rhythm.

Music Summer Sampler | Ages 3-5
This hands-on class is a fun, interactive way to introduce kids to music and its relationship to the body. Hand-held percussion instruments, song, movement, and musical stories help children discover music fundamentals such as melody, pitch, repetition, and rhythm.

Making Music 2 | Ages 3-5, 5-6
This hands-on class is a fun, interactive way to introduce kids to music and its relationship to the body. Hand-held percussion instruments, song, movement, and musical stories help children discover music fundamentals such as melody, pitch, repetition, and rhythm.

Junior Music Course | Ages 4-5
Keyboard-based group program including singing, music reading, playing, learning rhythmic patterns, music appreciation, and fun!

In Visual Arts, our youngest students discover, create, and have fun, all while making their first steps in self-expression.

The early years are a key point in cognitive development, a time to develop problem-solving skills, nurture curiosity, and gain self-confidence. This makes an adventure in art and design – be it drawing, painting, or sculpture – all the more important.

Visual Arts | Ages 2-3
This class gives toddlers a foundation in visual arts while allowing them full creative freedom to explore. Children experiment with media such as paper, watercolours, oils, and chalk pastels.

Art Start | Ages 3-5
Press go on your child’s journey with art. Young artists engage with shape, colour, pattern, and culture, while getting to know art materials and supplies.