The Accordion Society of Australia (Victoria) is proud to announce the first of a series of workshops that will explore, demonstrate and promote the accordion in a workshop environment that is engaging, inclusive and fun.

The workshops aim to deepen your understanding of the accordion and broaden your musical horizons and experience.

Date and time: November 18th, 2023 at 11am.
Venue: Open Studio, Northcote, Victoria, Australia
Subject: Have you wondered how to explore the accordion as a blues or jazz instrument? by Gary Wasenko.

This workshop presents an opportunity for inexperienced to advanced players to explore the Blues as the foundational root of Jazz. Gary will present topics including history, stylistic developments, and technical elements as applied to the accordion.

The workshop encourages discussion and allows opportunities for participants to explore the genre on their instrument. Gary will delve into the blues’ foundational role in jazz, its evolution into diverse styles, and applying its historical and technical aspects to the accordion.

See poster for details