It is at the doors of the Chartreuse, in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont that Sébastien Stauss settled down to become an accordion maker... A knowledge to make more and more rare. There are only a dozen of them left in France... A new experience for the one who has always loved music in general and the accordion in particular, but who in 2010 wanted to "put his nose into it". As he notes with great passion, "I was curious to dismantle one to see how this music was produced straight out of this mysterious box". Far from being a dilettante, Sébastien Stauss will not cease to train by passing a CAP in carpentry and cabinetmaking with the companions to not only repair and maintain the instruments, but also design them. His dream, however, was to become self-employed and live off his passion. He opened his workshop "Accordions of Chartreuse" which is already a great success for musicians but also for those who want to discover a unique know-how. Never stingy with explanations, Sébastien Stauss, musician in a traditional music and dance group, reminds us how delicate and meticulous this profession is. But his taste for manual work does the rest and he does not miss tricks to make his own tools. He repairs, adjusts but also designs diatonic accordion models with an uncompromising respect and a very particular set of specifications. Entering his workshop is already hearing the very particular sounds of the diatonic accordion that the revival of traditional music has brought up to date with models often adapted to the needs of each region. Repairing, tuning or restoring is as much a matter of precision mechanics as it is of artistic talent, for one must have an ear, a touch and patience. As much to say that he spends hours in his workshop. And moreover, when he leaves, it is to put on his teacher's hat because he gives lessons... of accordion of course.Patricia Perry TricocheMore information on www.accordeons-de-chartreuse.com .
20/11/2016
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jodi
20/11/2016
Good evening Cindou11,
Yes, I have always been sensitive to articles highlighting the people who make the accordion whatsoever it is not lost over time.it is true and that I see it every weekend, the young people of today or very few of this young generation ... is interested in the accordion, but which made their parents dance, I'm sure ...
Go, good evening Boutonneux.
Jodi
Vernonait
21/11/2016
Hello CindouHello Jodi
Thank you Cindou for letting us know about talented people who deserve our special attention;
As Jodi says so well, let's continue to maintain events on the accordion so that this instrument does not get lost over time.
Best wishes to You TwoVernonait


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