Every accordionist needs to know how to avoid accordion mayhem, because their livelihood and reputation depend on it. Our story (a bit overstated) is intended to remind all musicians of the value of accordion best practices. It’s a Thursday night, one week before a big festival in Minneapolis, MN. While performing at a local pub, …
Would you know what to do if you were to drop your accordion? Believe it or not, it happens more than you think. Just this morning, a young lady walked into the store with her accordion. As she is pulling it out of her soft-shell gig bag, she proceeds to tell us that one of …
How to properly place your accordion in a case is one of the first lessons in caring for your accordion. Over the past 30 years, I’ve witnessed more mishaps from the improper placement of accordions in cases. Or worst, no case at all. Every once in a while, I’ll catch a student or professional wearing …
You’ve just acquired a squeezebox and now you need to how much your accordion is worth. In our business, we get hundreds of calls a month from people who have either inherited an accordion from a relative or bought an accordion at a flea market, online deal or garage sale. Just the other day, a woman …
Buying your first accordion is a tough decision. There are all kinds of brands, models, colors, sizes, and special features to choose from. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with all the choices if you don’t have a good advisor asking you the right questions. Buying an accordion should be considered an investment, as well as, …
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