Groove Academy - School of Music

This episode, we welcome one of our youngest students — a drummer under the age of eight — into the studio, along with both of his parents. It's a heartwarming conversation about what music looks like through the eyes of a child, and through the eyes of a family that's made it part of their lives. We talk about how he got into drumming, what he loves about playing, and why his parents ch...

In this episode, we sit down with one of our standout students — a teen vocalist and recent Groove Academy-Solo Fest competition winner — to talk about her journey in music. She shares how she got started, what her lessons have taught her, and what it's been like growing as a performer. We get into her experience on stage, how she handles the nerves and the spotlight, and the moment she found...

This episode, we're joined by Chris Frayer, Artistic Director of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, for a conversation about one of Canada's most beloved music festivals. Chris has helped shape the festival for two decades, and he sits down with us to reflect on its remarkable 50-year journey. We talk about what it took to reach this milestone, how the festival has evolved over five decades, an...