

Also, because David is so personable, the lessons are fun and I forget that we are not actually in the same room together. Note: This lesson plan may align with other sets of standards not included here. Including: Teaching Manual, Eight Week Lesson Plans, an 8 online course, Tools & Resources and ongoing support. (There will be breaks for lunch and afternoon tea). fingering and minor issues with my accordion reeds). 7th: VA:Re.7.1.7a Explain how the method of display, the location. 2 day Weekend Virtual Interactive Course 22-23 January 2021. First of all, David pays such close attention to my playing that he picks up on little details that I thought might go by unnoticed through a video lesson ( e.g. Skype lessons with David have turned out to be quite a pleasure and much better than the best I could have imagined. I was skeptical about taking music lessons by Skype, but thought I would give it a try since there are no accordion teachers in my area. It’s a fun and enlightening hour that I look forward to each week. I highly recommend accordion lessons with David.

I am very analytical and he has coaxed feeling into my music. with a focus on the accordion, titled Accordion Dreams (Galn, 2001).

If I want to try polka or Cajun music, he helps me add that into our lesson plan. Lesson plans, recordings, and videos can be accessed on the Smithsonian Folkways. He customizes the lesson to address my needs as a student and suit my interests. He can hear a “clunker note” while I am playing a complicated piece of music and he easily observes my physical technique and resolves problems as needed. David is particularly skilled with giving lessons via Skype. He sprinkles in practical music theory, so I have an understanding of what I am doing and why. I started with him as a beginner and have made steady progress through his mix of accordion instruction books, classical exercises, and supplemental sheet music that he selects to develop new skills. David’s enthusiastic and encouraging teaching style has produced the best effort from me which has far exceeded my expectations. I have been extremely fortunate to have taken Skype accordion lessons with David the past 4 years.
