Music
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Improve your accordion technique and musicianship through playing solo and ensemble music, ranging from classics and standards, to folk, musette and tango.
Courses
Accordion Group
When & Where
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23 April 2025 - 2 July 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
- Morning, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Late starts accepted
- Tutor Julie Luck
- Course Code W24MPPA02C
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Create LH accompaniment patterns in a range of styles, including the use of counterbasses.
- Use musical exercises to improve right and left hand technique.
- Understand how to operate the bellows to play with a good range of dynamics.
- Perform solo pieces with confidence, showing an awareness of good bellows control and musicality.
- Perform with others in duos, trios and larger ensembles, maintaining own part with confidence.
Cost
Full fee
£140
Concession fee
£105
Class format and activities
You will learn by example from the tutor, through practical playing both individually, in a group and from peer support.
Entry requirements
Suitable for players with at least 2 years’ experience.
What you need to know before you enrol
In order to achieve the most from the course, you must be willing to practise between sessions.
What you need
You will need your own accordion – ideally with a minimum of 72 bass.
What you can do next
You may be interested in the London Accordion Players, Morley Accordion Club or one of Morley College's other Folk Clubs. The tutor will advise you further about suitable courses, individual lessons and other performance opportunities.
