Accordion 1 is a basic introduction to the instrument. You will learn proper position for your instrument, bellows techniques, basic bass and chord rhythms on the button side of the accordion and how to play melodies on the keyboard. Most important of all, you will learn HOW TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER AND HAVE FUN! Along the way, you will learn to read basic music notation in both treble and bass clefs and rhythmic patterns in both 3/4 and 4/4 time. Come join us!

Fee: $110.00 for 5 class sessions (minimum of 4 students for class to run)
Materials: Please order Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Book 1 on eBay.

Please enroll by clicking on the following link to express your interest:

maryann@chicagolandaccordionacademy.com

You will receive a reply email acknowledging enrollment with instructions for payment.

In this class you will learn more basses and bass patterns, move around more on the keyboard, and begin to learn to read music that is not specifically written for the accordion. We will also focus more on musicality and begin exploring a variety of styles of music.

Fee: $110.00 for 5 class sessions (minimum of 4 students for class to run)
Materials: Please order Palmer Hughes Melodic Adventures in Bass-Land
You will also need Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course Book 1

Additional classes will be added as the need arises. Please call Mary Ann at (847) 274-0435 if you believe your skill levels exceed the currently offered classes.

Please enroll by clicking on the following link to express your interest:

maryann@chicagolandaccordionacademy.com

You will receive a reply email acknowledging enrollment with instructions for payment.

In this classes, we will work to develop more technique, learn more difficult rhythmic patterns, begin to apply some theory by adding harmonies to simple melodies, and learn intermediate level pieces. We will also develop the ability to learn songs that are not written for the accordion and create appropriate left hand patterns.

Fee: $175.00 (minimum of 4 students for class to run)
Materials: Palmer-Hughes Book 3, Palmer-Hughes Melodic Adventures in Bass-Land,
Blank Manuscript Paper

Please enroll by clicking on the following link to express your interest:

maryann@chicagolandaccordionacademy.com

You will receive a reply email acknowledging enrollment with instructions for payment.

This class will explore primary chord progressions and scales and explore how to apply that knowledge to sight-reading and left-hand bass and chord patterns. We will learn how to add a left hand part to accompany simple melodies. We will also learn about intervals with the goal of improving sight-reading abilities.

Fee: $65.00 (minimum of 6 students needed for class to run)
Materials: Blank manuscript paper and a pencil

Please enroll by clicking on the following link to express your interest:

maryann@chicagolandaccordionacademy.com

You will receive a reply email acknowledging enrollment with instructions for payment.