NaAC Songwriters: Groove to the Rhythm  

The NaAC is excited to introduce Songwriters, a series of Music Community Classes for all artists interested in creating their own music. Whether you want to create your own songs, perform, connect to community through music, or learn about songs you love, Songwriters is designed to guide artists through all aspects of accessible music-making.  

Our first group of workshops focus on Groove and Rhythm – the foundation of every hit song!  

With no music experience required, this eight-week workshop will introduce participants to many easy ways of creating grooves, drum beats, and exploring rhythm in fun ways. Artists will be introduced to movement & rhythm exercises, group drumming, digital instruments, and other accessible tools used to create original beats. By the end of the program, each participating artist will have new music skills and an original rhythm track to use in future Songwriters series.  

Songwriters is for people 18 years old and older and open to mixed ability participants.  

LOCATION |  National accessArts Centre, 8038 Fairmount Drive SE, Calgary AB

Wednesdays | April 19- June 7, 2023

TIME | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST

FEES | $110 ($13.75 a session)

Meet Carlos Arteaga

Carlos Arteaga is a musician and artist facilitator at the NaAC with a passion for community-building through art and music. With a background in sonic arts and music production, his approaches music programing at the NaAC with the aim of exposing our artists to a wide variety of art and sonic media.  

Carlos has experience teaching and running workshops with diverse groups of people. He believes it is important to find different teaching methods that make sense for the participants. One of his main goals is to empower community members in a safe environment, where creativity and inclusion are central to the success of the programs.