Explore the magic of Foley, creating sound effects for silent film with everyday objects. Work together to create crashes, booms, whirs, and screeches to bring these silent clips to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
You've heard sound, but have you seen it? Experiment with a spectrogram to see the sounds made by everything from instruments to your voice!
Ndidi’s class will leave you with a better understanding of vocal tonality, breath work and integrating the voice and the body to deepen a connection and ability to interpret and perform vocal music.
Songs will be pulled apart and studied so students can create songs that will be worked on as a class. The idea is to create fresh material with new tools and push people to explore different ways of songwriting.
Kat’s class will deconstruct the notion that guitar players are gods. We’re all capable and empowered for this accessible instrument to become a conduit to lead a creative life.
Steve’s been making up songs since he was a kid. He loves encouraging people to create, no matter their age and desires to inspire students to start and finish songs.
Calgary Folk Music Festival, IRIM and Moonstone Creations present a full-day program that pairs Indigenous youth with emerging and established Indigenous artists and musicians for a time of learning, sharing and creating.
Bring those summer storms inside with this hands-on, ears-on program. Using body percussion, percussion instruments, and everyday materials, work together to fill Studio Bell with the sounds of a storm.
Join NMC’s musician educators to try your hand at instruments you may never have heard before.
Montreal-based Jean-Michel Blais blends his classical skill and precise pop sensibility with synthetic accompaniment.
Join music producer Jeff Parry in a unique conversationas he quizzes Freda Kelly, the secretary to the biggest band in the world on her vicarious experience of the dawn of pop culture.
In recognition of National Alzheimer's Day, Studio Bell's Scotiabank Backbeat and JB Music Therapy Present TUNE IN: Why Music Improves Mood and Memory with keynote Speaker Jennifer Buchanan.
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre is pleased to partner with the Chinook Country Historic Society on another annual presentation for Historic Week Calgary 2019 on Friday, August 2.
In collaboration with our partners at East Village, NMC delivers free live concerts on four consecutive Saturdays in August at Celebration Square. Bring your family and enjoy great local music in one of Calgary's fastest-growing urban neighborhoods.
During the month of August, check out local artists in a series of pop-up performances throughout Studio Bell galleries. This weekend, Speed Strips will be bringing their Latin-infused synth sounds to the Soundscapes gallery.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
In collaboration with our partners at East Village, NMC delivers free live concerts on four consecutive Saturdays in August at Celebration Square. Bring your family and enjoy great local music in one of Calgary's fastest-growing urban neighborhoods.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Calgary, you love our $10 Date Night events, so we're bringing it back! The National Music Centre is pleased to offer evening hours and discounted rates for visitors to Studio Bell.
In collaboration with our partners at East Village, NMC delivers free live concerts on four consecutive Saturdays in August at Celebration Square. Bring your family and enjoy great local music in one of Calgary's fastest-growing urban neighborhoods.
During the month of August, check out local artists in a series of pop-up performances through Studio Bell galleries. Check out Father Moon, four musicians combining operatic vocals, atmospheric guitar, melodic bass and versatile percussion.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
In collaboration with our partners at East Village, NMC delivers free live concerts on four consecutive Saturdays in August at Celebration Square. Bring your family and enjoy great local music in one of Calgary's fastest-growing urban neighborhoods.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Join local band The Permanent Residents for an acoustic rock performance that's sure to get you grooving!
The CCMA Songwriters’ Series celebrates the crafting of original songs and the stories behind the words, indulging listeners with both new and familiar faces in the process.
The CCMA Songwriters’ Series celebrates the crafting of original songs and the stories behind the words, indulging listeners with both new and familiar faces in the process.
The CCMA Songwriters’ Series celebrates the crafting of original songs and the stories behind the words, indulging listeners with both new and familiar faces in the process.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
The CCMA Songwriters’ Series celebrates the crafting of original songs and the stories behind the words, indulging listeners with both new and familiar faces in the process.
Calgary, you love our $10 Date Night events, so we're bringing it back! The National Music Centre is pleased to offer evening hours and discounted rates for visitors to Studio Bell.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Check out local artists in a series of pop-up performances throughout the Studio Bell galleries. This weekend, check out Tandem Yam as they tell some smooth Dad jokes, explain what "Yacht Rock" is, and sing some sweet harmonies.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Calgary, you love our $10 Date Night events, so we're bringing it back! The National Music Centre is pleased to offer evening hours and discounted rates for visitors to Studio Bell.
Jimmy Rankin from Nashville to Nova Scotia with new album, Moving East brings the party to the kitchen.
Jimmy Rankin from Nashville to Nova Scotia with new album, Moving East brings the party to the kitchen.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Calgary, you love our $10 Date Night events, so we're bringing it back! The National Music Centre is pleased to offer evening hours and discounted rates for visitors to Studio Bell.
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!
Take an exclusive trip behind the scenes at Studio Bell and see music come to life!