Conservatory Canada

About Conservatory Canada

Conservatory Canada is a music education, assessment, and performance training center located in the Hyde Park neighbourhood of London, Ontario. The organization serves students across Canada, offering a modern and flexible range of musical instruction and evaluation programs designed to meet the individual needs of both students and teachers. The center provides various syllabi, including Classical and Contemporary Idioms, Theory, and Diploma programs. Students can participate in eExams, which utilize technology to allow for remote assessments via Zoom or Internet MIDI software. Other offerings include Digital Badge Assessments for measuring success through pre-recorded videos, and Mini Lessons, where students can receive extra learning time from an examiner immediately following an exam. Specific curriculum highlights include the Contemporary Idioms Piano syllabus, which features improvisation etudes and backing tracks, as well as resources for keyboard harmony. Conservatory Canada describes itself as an innovation leader in music education, emphasizing a progressive approach that incorporates contemporary technology. The organization highlights the work of Victoria Warwick, the former National Executive Director who created the eExams, and features local professionals such as Brian Usher of Alpha Music Services and retired Professor of Music Peter Clements as members of their Board of Examiners. The business also provides a Teacher Portal for managing academic records, a radio podcast hosted by Derek Oger, and a YouTube channel featuring a weekly webinar series for educators.