Creative Accordion 2 – morning 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)

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

10.30am Registration and Welcome

10.45am – 11.45am :

Session 1 – Karen Street : Presentation / demo of Karen’s accordion and saxophone playing career, composing and musical interests. This will include time for questions.

11.45am – 12 noon: Coffee / tea

12 noon – 1.15pm :

Session 2 – Karen Street : Teaching session (higher level) – swing / jazz – how to introduce it into your style; tips and techniques; repertoire.

Session 2 – Karen Tweed : Teaching session – (lower level) English folk music – lyrical or percussive – from traditional to newly composed; tips and technique; repertoire.

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