Dr. Griffith will present a special workshop at A World of Accordions Museum in Superior Wisconsin as one of multiple offerings and performances to celebrate World Accordion Day and Dr. Willard A Palmer Festival on Saturday May 2nd, 2026 at 3:PM.

A new book, “Playing Your Hand”, written and illustrated by Dr. Lynda Griffith, presents a detailed strategy for musicians to use for strengthening their hands, with the express intent of extending the life and quality of music playing on accordion or other instruments.

Dr. Lynda Griffith, now retired, spent 50 years in the practice of orthopedic and sports physical therapy, with a special interest in biomechanics of movement and athletic training. She holds a doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT), an advanced degree in physical therapy, an undergraduate degree in kinesiology, and has dedicated multiple years toward a degree in music performance with accordion as her primary instrument.

She is a certified as an accordion repair technician through studies at A World of Accordions Museum and was assistant curator there for a number of years, assisting Dr. Helmi Harrington. Dr. Griffith is the author of the books Playing Well, Prevention and Biomechanics of Musician Injuries (2012) and Playing Your Hand (2024).

“Playing Your Hand” is available through Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) under the Shop tab ATG for USD$25 (postage included). All proceeds go to ATG.

“Playing Your Hand” is the printed and expanded version of the workshop titled “Hand Care for the Musician” presented at the 2023 ATG Festival. She donated all proceeds to the ATG. This book aims to teach the musician to build strength in the totality of musculature around the many joints of the hand so the accordionist might realize full potential as a musician, with decreased likelihood of hand pain or debilitating injury.

For more information please see A World of Accordions Museum

Joan Cochran Sommers writes, “Playing Your Hand” is the perfect book for musicians who play the accordion and for others who need to keep their hands in good condition. The many exercises accompanied by clear photos of the hands and fingers are easy to understand and will serve the reader well as they learn about these important exercises.”