Accordion Lessons
- Beginners: learn to play their first simple piece within 2 weeks up to 2 months.
- Intermediates: are able to play moderately difficult pieces and it usually takes at least 1 or 2 years to reach this level but it could take longer.
- Advanced: are those accordionists who usually can play very well one or more musical genres, they have a fair knowledge of harmony and fine technique on both hands. They are accordionists who have at least 3 or 5 years of experience.
- Expert: accordion performers can play any genre, in any style. Their repertoire is huge, they have achieved a very high level of technique and deep knowledge of the accordion. In this case, we are talking about decades of practice and performances.
Accordion Lessons Curriculum
Sample Curriculum for Beginner Accordion Lessons
If you’ve wondered about the accordion but have never played one, or have a little-to-no musical background, then an introductory class is ideal for you.
A sample curriculum for beginner accordion lessons will teach the basics such as:
- Finding the right type and size of accordion
- Properly holding the accordion and finger placement
- Squeezing the bellows correctly, and more!
- Knowing how to play bass, and treble notes in rhythm
- Learning basic music theory and ear training
Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Accordion Lessons
If you have experience playing accordion and are looking to improve your knowledge and technique, intermediate lessons are best suited for you.
A sample curriculum of intermediate accordion lessons may include topics such as:
- Mastering basic melodies, chords, and scales
- Reading musical notation and chord charts
- Combining complex melodies, rhythms, and chords
Sample Curriculum for Advanced Accordion Lessons
For the more advanced musician looking to expand the instruments they can play or for experienced accordion players looking to master their instrument, the advanced lessons are best.
Classes are catered to help individual students achieve their goals.
The advanced lesson curriculum may include the following;
- Changing rhythms and advanced use of the bellows and air valves to create dynamics in tone
- Mastering musical theory and sight-reading
- Preparing for auditions and performances
- Transcribing from other musical instruments and songs to play on the accordion, and more!