Creative Accordion 2 – afternoon session only (Sunday 18th May 2014)

Tutors : Karen Tweed (Piano Accordion using Stradella bass system) and Karen Street (Piano Accordion using Stradella and Freebass systems)

2.00pm Registration and Welcome (for those only attending the afternoon session)

2.15 pm  – 3.30pm :

Session 3 – Karen Street : Teaching session – (less able) swing / jazz – how to introduce it into your style; tips and techniques; repertoire.

Session 3 – Karen Tweed : Teaching session – (higher) English folk music – lyrical or percussive – from traditional to newly composed; tips and technique; repertoire.

3.30pm – 3.45pm : Coffee / tea

3.45pm – 4.40pm : 

Session 4 – Karen Street & Karen Tweed : Presentation / demo of our accordion collaborative ideas, composing and musical interests. Why we inspire the other. This will include time for questions.

4.40pm – 5pm : recap and play together pieces from the day.

***Do bring a music stand, an accordion if you have one, a notebook,pencil / pen and recording device.