Forró accordion workshop
with Richard Posselt
Dates: August 17 to 21, 2026
Trainer: Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt specializes in Brazilian music, forro and choro. He studied in Rio de Janeiro with the best musicians in this style: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He plays with the group Zé Matuto.
Contents:
Forró is a traditional music and dance from northeastern Brazil. Master the bellows technique specific to Brazilian accordionists and this music.
Two-handed accompaniment of another melodist. Improvisation on chord grid, counterpoint or solo. Rudiments of the percussion instruments that accompany this style. Mastery of a dance repertoire.
Training focuses:-
- Passing on and sharing the taste and practice of Brazilian music, in particular Forro, a musical style born in the north-east of the country, but also the name given to the place (actually a ball) where people meet to dance.
- Discover and practice percussion instruments, essential to this music.
Audience: All ages, all levels. All instruments
Prerequisites: None
Schedule: 35 hours, from Monday 2pm to Friday after the evening concert. Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
with Richard Posselt
Dates: August 17 to 21, 2026
Trainer: Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt specializes in Brazilian music, forro and choro. He studied in Rio de Janeiro with the best musicians in this style: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He plays with the group Zé Matuto.
Contents:
Forró is a traditional music and dance from northeastern Brazil. Master the bellows technique specific to Brazilian accordionists and this music.
Two-handed accompaniment of another melodist. Improvisation on chord grid, counterpoint or solo. Rudiments of the percussion instruments that accompany this style. Mastery of a dance repertoire.
Training focuses:-
- Passing on and sharing the taste and practice of Brazilian music, in particular Forro, a musical style born in the north-east of the country, but also the name given to the place (actually a ball) where people meet to dance.
- Discover and practice percussion instruments, essential to this music.
Audience: All ages, all levels. All instruments
Prerequisites: None
Schedule: 35 hours, from Monday 2pm to Friday after the evening concert. Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
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Franck Angélis" accordion workshop
with Franck Angélis
Dates: April 20 to 24, 2026
Contents: Work on pieces from the Franck Angélis repertoire under his guidance. From very accessible teaching pieces to the more virtuoso pieces that have made him famous.
Training focus: Improving technical and musical skills in playing the composer's pieces.
Trainer :
Franck Angelis is a leading contemporary accordion composer and winner of the Trophée Mondial de l'accordéon in 1981 (senior classical). He has been teaching at the Gennevilliers CRD since 1992, and holds a DE diploma.
Public: All ages, all levels
Prerequisites: none
Schedule: 8:30 pm, Monday 2 pm to Friday evening (after end-of-course concert). Welcome meeting Monday 1.30pm.
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
https://cnima.com/agenda#franckangelis
with Franck Angélis
Dates: April 20 to 24, 2026
Contents: Work on pieces from the Franck Angélis repertoire under his guidance. From very accessible teaching pieces to the more virtuoso pieces that have made him famous.
Training focus: Improving technical and musical skills in playing the composer's pieces.
Trainer :
Franck Angelis is a leading contemporary accordion composer and winner of the Trophée Mondial de l'accordéon in 1981 (senior classical). He has been teaching at the Gennevilliers CRD since 1992, and holds a DE diploma.
Public: All ages, all levels
Prerequisites: none
Schedule: 8:30 pm, Monday 2 pm to Friday evening (after end-of-course concert). Welcome meeting Monday 1.30pm.
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
https://cnima.com/agenda#franckangelis
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Singing workshop with Alexia Mornet MORNET
Dates: February 16 to 20, 2026
Content: Perfecting vocal skills through technical work: vocal agility, nuances, sensitivity... Interpretation of an individual song on soundtrack. Stage work to prepare you for a professional performance: posture, microphone handling, ease... Group singing to develop the practice of polyphony, harmonization, listening to others and sharing... International variety and French chanson.
Training courses
- Improve vocal technique and musicality.
- Experiment with group singing.
Trainer: Alexia Mornet is an international variety and jazz singer, nominated for "The Voice" in 2019. She is a choral conductor, backing vocalist to the stars and singer with the group Octopus.
Audience: All ages, all levels, all styles
Prerequisites: none
Schedule: 25 hours, from Monday 2:00 pm to Friday evening.
(after end-of-course concert). Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
A rates
Pedagogy 340 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €605/week
https://www.cnima.com/autres-stages#chant
Dates: February 16 to 20, 2026
Content: Perfecting vocal skills through technical work: vocal agility, nuances, sensitivity... Interpretation of an individual song on soundtrack. Stage work to prepare you for a professional performance: posture, microphone handling, ease... Group singing to develop the practice of polyphony, harmonization, listening to others and sharing... International variety and French chanson.
Training courses
- Improve vocal technique and musicality.
- Experiment with group singing.
Trainer: Alexia Mornet is an international variety and jazz singer, nominated for "The Voice" in 2019. She is a choral conductor, backing vocalist to the stars and singer with the group Octopus.
Audience: All ages, all levels, all styles
Prerequisites: none
Schedule: 25 hours, from Monday 2:00 pm to Friday evening.
(after end-of-course concert). Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
A rates
Pedagogy 340 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €605/week
https://www.cnima.com/autres-stages#chant
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Fisafranco
29/10/2025
super feeling in your interpretation class. bravo!
14/02/2026•13:00
ASSIER 46320
Emilie Cadiou (singer-accordionist-actor) and Antoine Errotaberea (diatonic accordion maker) offer a two-group workshop to learn how to better accompany your singing on the accordion.
The day will be followed by a lecture on the inner workings of the instrument, and a concert by their Duo LA MERCERIE. Finally, the evening will continue with an open stage for the musicians present. Information and registration in the attached documents.
The day will be followed by a lecture on the inner workings of the instrument, and a concert by their Duo LA MERCERIE. Finally, the evening will continue with an open stage for the musicians present. Information and registration in the attached documents.
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🪗 AML87 is honored to invite the world-famous Richard Galliano for an exceptional concert: Passion Galliano.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8:30pm at Espace Bayles Isle.
Tickets are already on sale here: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/aml-87/evenements/concert-richard-galliano
Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event for accordion fans and non-enthusiasts alike!
🫶 We look forward to seeing you
Website : https://www.aml87.fr/fr/agenda/evenement/concert-richard-galliano-aml87-60-ans.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1382622986900707?locale=fr_FR%2F
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8:30pm at Espace Bayles Isle.
Tickets are already on sale here: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/aml-87/evenements/concert-richard-galliano
Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event for accordion fans and non-enthusiasts alike!
🫶 We look forward to seeing you
Website : https://www.aml87.fr/fr/agenda/evenement/concert-richard-galliano-aml87-60-ans.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1382622986900707?locale=fr_FR%2F
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IOMA CERTIFICATION
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Training recognized by France Compétence, eligible for CPF, Afdas, Fifpl, Conseil Régional, France Travail.
Medium or higher level
1 to 2 weeks per month
14 weeks and 2.5 days, i.e. 488 hours + 20 hours of examinations
Rates
Pedagogy:
699/month over 10 months
Teaching + accommodation + full board :
from €988/month over 10 months
The IOMA certification (Interpréter une œuvre de Musiques Actuelles) is registered with the Répertoire Spécifique (RS). It attests to the technical and artistic skills essential for working in the contemporary music industry, and enables musicians to acquire professional know-how while increasing their adaptability to various activities in the musical field. This certification is issued by the FNEIJMA (Fédération Nationale des Écoles d'influence Jazz et Musiques Actuelles), with which CNIMA has established a partnership.
Training content
Instrumental technique, instrumental and vocal sight-reading, solfeggio, repetition, harmony, accompaniment, improvisation, musical culture, repertoire, computer-assisted music, concerts, legal and social environment, hearing and physical prevention.
Trainee profile: Musicians in the process of professionalization, wishing to obtain professional certification.
Prerequisites:
Entrance exam on Monday, June 23, 2025
Trainees with BEM (Brevet d'Etudes Musicale) conservatory diploma: automatic admission. Trainees without diploma: entrance exam based on instrumental and solfeggio assessment. If unsuccessful, trainees may take one or two years of "la préparatoire" (see information below).
https://www.cnima.com/formules-de-formation
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Training recognized by France Compétence, eligible for CPF, Afdas, Fifpl, Conseil Régional, France Travail.
Medium or higher level
1 to 2 weeks per month
14 weeks and 2.5 days, i.e. 488 hours + 20 hours of examinations
Rates
Pedagogy:
699/month over 10 months
Teaching + accommodation + full board :
from €988/month over 10 months
The IOMA certification (Interpréter une œuvre de Musiques Actuelles) is registered with the Répertoire Spécifique (RS). It attests to the technical and artistic skills essential for working in the contemporary music industry, and enables musicians to acquire professional know-how while increasing their adaptability to various activities in the musical field. This certification is issued by the FNEIJMA (Fédération Nationale des Écoles d'influence Jazz et Musiques Actuelles), with which CNIMA has established a partnership.
Training content
Instrumental technique, instrumental and vocal sight-reading, solfeggio, repetition, harmony, accompaniment, improvisation, musical culture, repertoire, computer-assisted music, concerts, legal and social environment, hearing and physical prevention.
Trainee profile: Musicians in the process of professionalization, wishing to obtain professional certification.
Prerequisites:
Entrance exam on Monday, June 23, 2025
Trainees with BEM (Brevet d'Etudes Musicale) conservatory diploma: automatic admission. Trainees without diploma: entrance exam based on instrumental and solfeggio assessment. If unsuccessful, trainees may take one or two years of "la préparatoire" (see information below).
https://www.cnima.com/formules-de-formation
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Forró accordion workshop
with Richard Posselt
Dates: Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025
Trainer: Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt specializes in Brazilian music, forro and choro. He studied in Rio de Janeiro with the best musicians in this style: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He plays with the group Zé Matuto.
Contents:
Forró is a traditional music and dance from northeastern Brazil. Master the bellows technique specific to Brazilian accordionists and this music.
Two-handed accompaniment of another melodist. Improvisation on a chord grid, counterpoint or solo. Rudiments of the percussion instruments that accompany this style. Mastery of a dance repertoire.
Website: www.zematuto.org
Public: All ages, all levels
Schedule: 35 hours, Monday 1:30 pm to Friday after the evening concert
Cost :
Teaching 415 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €670/week
Accordion forró workshop
with Richard Posselt
Dates: August 18-22 2025
Trainer: Richard Posselt is a pianist accordionist. For several years he has specialized in Brazilian music first with forro, then chorro. He went to study in Rio de Janeiro with some of the best current players in the genre: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He teaches in Jazz Action Valence, and gives workshops at "The Laborieux Du Dépliant", a non profit organization he funded.
Audience: All ages, all levels
Content: Forró is a traditional music and dance from the North Eastern part of Brazil. Forro instruments are the triangle, the accordion and the zabumba (big flat drum) and sometimes also the pandeiro (kind of a drum). Most of the time, the musicians also sing. Dominguinhos, Jackson do Pandeiro, Genival Lacerda, and Luiz Gonzaga are among the most well known forro musicians. In the workshop we will study different rhythms (Xote, baião, Xaxado, Arrasta-pé... ) on accordion of course but also on percussion. A fun and very concrete way to understand and play this music.
Website: zematuto.org
Schedule: Monday 1:30 pm till Friday Night after show. 35hours
Costs :
Teaching 415 € /week (+30 € if you live outside)
Teaching + lodging starting at 670 €/week
with Richard Posselt
Dates: Monday, August 18 to Friday, August 22, 2025
Trainer: Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt specializes in Brazilian music, forro and choro. He studied in Rio de Janeiro with the best musicians in this style: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He plays with the group Zé Matuto.
Contents:
Forró is a traditional music and dance from northeastern Brazil. Master the bellows technique specific to Brazilian accordionists and this music.
Two-handed accompaniment of another melodist. Improvisation on a chord grid, counterpoint or solo. Rudiments of the percussion instruments that accompany this style. Mastery of a dance repertoire.
Website: www.zematuto.org
Public: All ages, all levels
Schedule: 35 hours, Monday 1:30 pm to Friday after the evening concert
Cost :
Teaching 415 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €670/week
Accordion forró workshop
with Richard Posselt
Dates: August 18-22 2025
Trainer: Richard Posselt is a pianist accordionist. For several years he has specialized in Brazilian music first with forro, then chorro. He went to study in Rio de Janeiro with some of the best current players in the genre: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He teaches in Jazz Action Valence, and gives workshops at "The Laborieux Du Dépliant", a non profit organization he funded.
Audience: All ages, all levels
Content: Forró is a traditional music and dance from the North Eastern part of Brazil. Forro instruments are the triangle, the accordion and the zabumba (big flat drum) and sometimes also the pandeiro (kind of a drum). Most of the time, the musicians also sing. Dominguinhos, Jackson do Pandeiro, Genival Lacerda, and Luiz Gonzaga are among the most well known forro musicians. In the workshop we will study different rhythms (Xote, baião, Xaxado, Arrasta-pé... ) on accordion of course but also on percussion. A fun and very concrete way to understand and play this music.
Website: zematuto.org
Schedule: Monday 1:30 pm till Friday Night after show. 35hours
Costs :
Teaching 415 € /week (+30 € if you live outside)
Teaching + lodging starting at 670 €/week
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11/08/2025•13:30
CNIMA, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne
Hommage à Claude Thomain" accordion orchestra workshop
with Aline Lacourt
Dates: August 11 to 15, 2025
Content: Development of a concert program based on the works of Claude Thomain, a French composer, conductor and accordionist renowned for his rich, accessible works "Notes Vagabondes", "À Joss", "Deux Phares dans la Nuit" ... In-depth work on orchestral playing under the direction of a conductor. Claude Thomain, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 76, was a great friend of CNIMA, where he led numerous courses.
Trainer: Aline Lacour is an accordionist, conductor and music education teacher. Trained on piano and accordion since childhood, she studied with Claude Thomain and perfected her skills at the CNIMA, where she competed in major international accordion competitions. Holder of a DEM in accordion and the CAPES, she combines artistic practice, teaching and conducting with high standards and sensitivity.
Audience: accordion players with good reading skills
Prerequisites:
- Each trainee will have to produce and transmit a video of a piece performed, so that the conductor can, in advance of the course, allocate voices and musical parts according to each person's abilities."
- Have studied and prepared the musical parts transmitted by the conductor before the start of the course.
Schedule: 22 hours
Monday 2:00 pm to Friday 5:00 pm
B rates
Teaching 415 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €632/week
https://cnima.com/agenda#Claude-Thomain
with Aline Lacourt
Dates: August 11 to 15, 2025
Content: Development of a concert program based on the works of Claude Thomain, a French composer, conductor and accordionist renowned for his rich, accessible works "Notes Vagabondes", "À Joss", "Deux Phares dans la Nuit" ... In-depth work on orchestral playing under the direction of a conductor. Claude Thomain, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 76, was a great friend of CNIMA, where he led numerous courses.
Trainer: Aline Lacour is an accordionist, conductor and music education teacher. Trained on piano and accordion since childhood, she studied with Claude Thomain and perfected her skills at the CNIMA, where she competed in major international accordion competitions. Holder of a DEM in accordion and the CAPES, she combines artistic practice, teaching and conducting with high standards and sensitivity.
Audience: accordion players with good reading skills
Prerequisites:
- Each trainee will have to produce and transmit a video of a piece performed, so that the conductor can, in advance of the course, allocate voices and musical parts according to each person's abilities."
- Have studied and prepared the musical parts transmitted by the conductor before the start of the course.
Schedule: 22 hours
Monday 2:00 pm to Friday 5:00 pm
B rates
Teaching 415 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €632/week
https://cnima.com/agenda#Claude-Thomain
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