Student Education
Student Education
Examples of programs that are offered include:
- Accordion for Kids, USA Program, an after school activity for 8-12 year olds
- individual and group accordion lessons
- the opportunity to participate in duets, ensembles and bands
Examples of materials provided for these programs include:
- Accordion instrument for use in the Accordion for Kids, USA Program
- Music books, music stand
- Certificates of program completion
Benefits for Participation in the Accordion Renaissance Programs:
Students are active participants in their own learning rather than passive observers
Students learn sight reading, listening skills, self-discipline and creativity
Students develop a broader perspective of music as an active art
Students acquire life-long learning skills through active participation
- Learn to connect with the audience and be a musician first and learn from your peers
- Attend accordion competitions for prizes that promote learning
- Learn that there are lifelong rewards for learning to play an instrument
- Formulate Guidelines for Musicians by teaching the basics of musicianship, for example: how to advertise, how to dress for the gig, successful gig marketing and presentation, preparing for gigs, keeping a logbook of performances, learning to play for a specific audience, writing courtesy thank-you notes, playing for free-fun-or money, confirming performance dates, bringing appropriate equipment (chair, amps, music stand, music, etc), how to play for a vocalist, how to play with other performers, rules for playing in an orchestra, making a playlist, understanding financial and legal issues regarding the music business, among other ideas.
Easy Start Accordion Book