At Prairie Songstress Music we empower students to build their confidence with music.
Our guitar, voice, piano, ukulele, bass and songwriting lessons are customized to each students ability and learning style so they can experience success.
Our teachers are experienced and professional musicians.
We offer in-home, in-studio and online lessons.
Our 2 studio locations:
2811 Estey Drive (by Preston Ave. and Wilson Cres.)
213 2nd St. East (The Unitarian Centre, by Lorne ave. and 2nd St. East)
Meet Our Teachers
Clarenz, Mariam, Maria, Emmanuel, Melissa, Patrick, Emily and Nandita - Prairie Songstress Music Teachers
Melissa Nygren
Prairie Songstress Music is owned and operated by Melissa Nygren. As a singer/songwriter she has had the pleasure of touring across Canada and overseas. She has released 5 albums with various bands and continues to write, record and perform. This experienced prairie songstress has never hesitated to spread her music in a journey that’s taken her from the back porch to big stages in more than a decade of writing, performing and collaborating.
Maria Himbeault
Maria Himbeault has been an instructor with Prairie Songstress Music since 2016. Throughout this time she has enjoyed watching her students learn and grow as musicians and as people. Music has always been an important aspect of Maria’s life and has shaped her into the person she is today. Therefore, she believes that the music lessons she provides should be educational, confidence building, and most importantly, fun for her students! Furthermore, Prairie Songstress Music itself has been an important aspect of her life as she began taking lessons with Melissa Nygren at the age of 11. Maria also has a background in up to grade 7 Royal Conservatory Piano, playing Tuba in Snösvänget Orchestra at the University of Umeå in Sweden, and taking part in local Musical Theatre productions with Saskatoon Summer Players. Maria is offering guitar, voice, ukulele and songwriting lessons online as well as in-person at our 213 2nd St. East studio location in Saskatoon.
Clarenz Salvador
As a jazz musician and a chorister, Clarenz is not a stranger to the joys of creating music with other musicians. Clarenz plays the guitar, piano, and bass. She has her grade 5 Conservatory Certification in piano, has been playing guitar for several years, and has self-taught on the bass since 2012. She has been singing for almost her whole life, and has had numerous experience colaborating with a number of different singers. Over the years, she has been involved in a variety of musical groups, like the Greystone Singers and the Saskatoon Youth Jazz Orchestra. She is very excited to share her musical knowledge with other aspiring musicians! Clarenz is offering piano, voice, guitar and bass lessons at our Estey Drive studio location.
Emmanuel de Gala
Emmanuel is a freelance musician and actor who sings, plays guitar and bass. Being a self-taught guitar player since he was 12, his curiosity extended to multiple types of music and started taking lessons from teachers of different styles. His past involvement in ensembles such as University of Regina Chorus Choir, University of Regina Jazz Band, and Greystone Singers helped him grow further as a musician and as a person. As an actor, he has applied his training for musical numbers in multiple theatre productions. Emmanuel loves to keep himself busy and has played guitar/bass with multiple bands for a variety of gigs, and occasionally plays open mic nights. He plays both acoustic and electric guitar equally and continues to take lessons to further his growth. As a performer, student, and teacher, Emmanuel’s goal is to share his idea of freedom of expression through music and create a safe and fun learning environment in the community! Emmanuel is offering guitar, bass and ukulele lessons at our Estey Drive location.
Marley Hauk
Marley developed a love of music at a very early age. She was almost 6 when she started voice and guitar lessons at Prairie Songstress Music. Music has always remained a huge part of her life. Over the years she has performed in many venues all over the city. She loves to write songs, and enjoys being a part of choir and musicals at her high school. She is excited to encourage her students’ love of music and help them find their creativity and confidence through music, just as she has learned to do. Marley is teaching voice and guitar lessons at our studio, 2811 Estey Drive in Saskatoon.
Nandita Anand
Nandita fell in love with music when she first started playing the piano at four years old. Since then, music has become an important part of who she is and continues to help her grow through all phases of her life. Nandita’s favorite aspect of music is performing, which she has accomplished through piano, singing, musical theatre, and playing the alto saxophone. Nandita has her grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music certification in piano, as well as her grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music certification in music theory. Through music, Nandita hopes to help her students build confidence, expression, and creativity, all while having fun! Nandita is offering piano lessons at our Estey Drive studio location.
Patrick Ollenberger
Patrick has been involved in the world of music since he was 11 years old. Originally starting in band, once he got into high school is when his love for the arts blossomed. During this time, Patrick taught himself how to play piano, and additionally was a part of the band, drumline, choir, and theatre programs throughout all years of high school. Currently, he is a member of a local mixed voice chorus, Acoustic Theory where he is a section leader, and a part of an international mixed voice Barbershop Harmony Society chorus called Prism. He also partakes in the Music For The Gut every summer, a fundraiser show that raises awareness for Crohn's and Colitis Canada. Since joining the world of A Capella and barbershop style music, Patrick is so excited to continue to grow and evolve as a vocalist, and also help others discover and excel with the passion and joy that music brings to him. Patrick is offering voice lessons at our 2nd st. location.
Avery MacMillan
Avery has been playing piano since she was four years old. Music has always held a central place in her and her family’s lives, and they love to share their gifts with one another and others. Avery has performed in various settings including music festivals and small ensembles and has been part of many choirs and school musicals. She has completed her grade 9 piano exam with the Royal Conservatory. She started teaching piano at age 12 and has continued to do so ever since. She is incredibly excited to be working with Prairie Songstress Music and to share her love of music with her students. Avery is teaching piano lessons at our studio on Estey Drive in Saskatoon.