The accordion is often likened to a pocket orchestra. It can provide a bass and harmonic rhythm, while superimposing a melodic counterpoint or string quartet-style outfits. Instrumental practice (technical, rhythmic and harmonic) and theoretical practice (transcriptions, etc.). Aurélien Noel is an accordionist and accompanist to such great variety artists as Eddy Mitchel, Céline Dion and Roberto Alagna.
Study the different rhythms: Xote, baião, Xaxado, Arrasta-pé... on accordion and percussion. A fun and very practical way to understand and play this music. Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt 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.
Work on the Musette and Swing repertoire. Heritage listening and analysis. Arrangements. Compositions. Eric Bouvelle is a virtuoso accordionist and world champion, acclaimed by his peers: Maurice Larcange, Marcel Azzola, Jo Privat, Didier Lockwood... This workshop is part of a training program (Week 1: March 4-8, 2024; Week 3: May 20-24, 2024). You're free to take one week, two weeks or the whole course.
Work on the Musette and Swing repertoire. Heritage listening and analysis. Arrangements. Compositions. Eric Bouvelle is a virtuoso accordionist and world champion, acclaimed by his peers: Maurice Larcange, Marcel Azzola, Jo Privat, Didier Lockwood... This workshop is part of a training program (Week 1: March 4-8, 2024; Week 3: May 20-24, 2024). You're free to take one week, two weeks or the whole course.
Work on the Musette and Swing repertoire. Heritage listening and analysis. Arrangements. Compositions. Eric Bouvelle is a virtuoso accordionist and world champion, acclaimed by his peers: Maurice Larcange, Marcel Azzola, Jo Privat, Didier Lockwood ... This workshop is part of a 3-week training program (Week 2: April 2-5, 2024; Week 3: May 20-24, 2024). You are free to choose whether to do just one week or the whole course.
All-styles accordion workshop, special for adults (smaller group size) Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed. Video
All-styles accordion workshop, special for adults (reduced group) Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed. Video
Accordion workshop for all styles, all ages, all levels - from beginner-middle-senior to professional ... Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed. Video
Accordion workshop for all styles, all ages, all levels - from beginner-middle-senior to professional ... Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed. Video
Accordion workshop for all styles, all ages, all levels - from beginner-middle-senior to professional ... Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed. Video