Button Accordion
In this class you will learn fingering techniques, bellows control, rhythm & phrasing and how to play stress-free with your accordion. You will learn to understand better how the accordion works with your physiology and how to relax so you can bring out the best in your playing. You will learn tunes that fit well with the accordion and bring out the essence of Irish music. You will learn proper practice methods and how to improve your playing going forward. You will learn that hard work and dedication will not be wasted with the things you learn because it’s not the length of time you practice but the discipline you have doing it.
Playing in Sessions
Have you ever wondered why your session is so sparse, or the playing is too fast or too slow? Or how to manage your session with beginners, intermediate and advanced players? What do you do when you have twenty-five people or more? This class for all instruments will help you with all these questions and more, including: What session tunes to play. Which tunes you need to learn. Understanding how your session is effected by social, economic and demographic locations. Whether you have two or twenty people, you can have a wonderful session if you approach it in the right way. Remember that Irish music is inclusive not exclusive. Now go build your session!