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This project aims to introduce complete beginners to the delights of playing accordion.

You'd like to play piano accordion but not sure how to get started? We run occasional workshops at festivals and arts centres coupled with regular sessions where and when they are needed.

Thanks to generous donations and loans we are often able to provide an instrument for hire until you are ready to buy. We are always open to offers of instruments as gifts, loans or sale or return basis. We can do minor repairs to get an old instrument in reasonable playing condition.

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A few donated accordions

Using our vast knowledge of world music, we use simple yet beautiful tunes from around the globe to get you started really quickly. Great music doesn't have to be difficult! You don't have to read music as tuition is mainly by ear and if you think that's tricky don't worry we have lots of experience helping people use their ears more effectively.

Phase 2 of the project gets going on 7/4/08. A series of just four Monday workshops for keyboard players to transfer skills to accordion. Accordions provided!

Venue: Totnes
Times: 7.30-9
Cost: £20 for four sessions
Hire: £10/month
Booking: 01803 862393


These accordions belonged to the late Roger Brice and are loaned by his daughter & son in law to perpetuate the enjoyment Mr Brice had.

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Receiving three accordions from Mark Woodage


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