One Half Step at a Time
National accessArts Centre
Date range: January 19 to February 9, 2026
Cost: $117
Learn every musical scale by using one formula (well, kind of)!
During this 4-week class, students will learn the “whole step, half step” formula they can use to play major and minor scales on the keyboard without needing to memorize what notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B, etc.) belong to each scale.
Teaching will primarily be achieved using the following combination of tools:
- An instrument (keyboard)
- Presentations (lecture with visual content)
- A workbook (to work on during and outside of class)
- Discussion (about music theory)
Please note, this class is best suited for artists who:
- Are interested in learning a foundational level of music theory (artists that have been involved in other music programming at the NaAC might find this class useful in building foundational theoretical knowledge).
- Can use the internet independently (or with support) to reference musical concepts.
- Are comfortable using a workbook.
- Are comfortable with tasks that require focused attention, memorization, repetition and the development of fine motor skills.
While artists are not required to own or bring an instrument, studying material between sessions is strongly recommended to make meaningful progress throughout this class.
An instrument will be provided to artists by the NaAC to facilitate the application of class material.
For more information and to register visit accessarts.ca.
