Starting next week, the old Mount Royal Conservatory will be busy with traffic as they begin to move their facilities into the new Conservatory. For non-classical musicians, that may not be the most riveting news. However, with the induction of a facility to practice music in, the Conservatory has introduced new education programs for those interested in popular music! Courses such as songwriting, rock bands and orchestra, as well as popular music history and music industry business are perfect for those who are passionate about pop music and singing/songwriting. As well, private lessons for vocalist, guitar, bass, drum set, piano/keyboards, horns, brass, winds and strings will also be offered.
The induction of these new programs just adds diversity of Calgary’s most esteemed music education facility, who now offer musical training and courses in classical, jazz, vocal, and pop genres. And if this wasn’t already exciting enough news for you pop-lovers, acclaimed strings-player and Grammy voter (yes, THE Grammys) James Desautels has just joined the group of celebrated Conservatory alumni. Desautels has toured with groups like Pearl Jam and has extensive experience in songwriting, producing, conducting, and composing. If you are a fan of NBC’s The Office, you’ve likely already hear him work his magic on the violin. His work with the ensemble Strings Attached, a  strings rendition of Guns N’ Roses’ iconic Sweet Child of Mine, was featured in the last episode of the hit show.
Saying that there are no programs for the music you want to study is no excuse now, head to http://www.mtroyal.ca to find out more about this program and to sign up for their newsletter. For a complete profile of James Desautels, visit http://blogs.mtroyal.ca.
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