Accordionlessons in Stadskanaal
The accordion has been around since the second half of the 19th century. Pulling and pushing the bellows, known as bellows action, creates a beautiful sound. The melodies and chords are played using the keys and buttons. A great deal of music has been composed for this instrument, in all possible styles. There is a very broad repertoire: tango, musette, Cajun, Tex Mex, klezmer, swing, blues, folk, pop, classical music, etc. You can play solo or in ensembles or accompany others. You will soon be able to produce a very pleasant sound, which makes it easier to get started. And those who are more advanced can develop their technique to a high level of virtuosity.
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Gertie Bruin received his first accordion lessons at the age of seven. He soon joined a trio and began performing. He eventually went on to study with Egbert Spelde at the conservatory in Enschede, where he obtained diplomas in Music Education and Music Performance. During his studies, he took masterclasses with several pioneers in the field of accordion, including Mogens Ellegaard and Mie Miki.
From 2009 to 2015, Gertie Bruin was the principal subject teacher of accordion for the Classical Music Department (ArtEZ Conservatory Zwolle) and the Music Therapy Department (ArtEZ Conservatory Enschede). Since 2010, he has been an accordion teacher for the Music Teacher Department of the Prince Claus Conservatory in Groningen.
[X]Teacher Gertie Bruin gives accordion lessons in Stadskanaal at Muziekschool Zuid-Groningen, in Haren at Centrum Kunst & Cultuur ‘t Clockhuys, in Gieten at Muziekschool De Hondsrug, and in Bedum in his own teaching space at home, where he also gives lessons for Noordakkoord in De Marne.
[X]Children have weekly lessons. For adults, there are also options for biweekly or less frequent lessons. There are also several options regarding lesson duration: 30, 45, or 60 minutes per lesson.
[X]Lesson day and time in consultation with the student. This is usually determined at the beginning of the season.
[X]Children aged 6 and above and adults, both beginners and advanced learners.
[X]Lessons are usually individual, but duo lessons are available for children.
[X]The lessons are tailored to the level and preferences of each individual student. The enjoyment of making music always comes first!
Still relatively unknown in the Netherlands is teaching the accordion with melody basses (converter), which is of course also possible. As far as the right hand is concerned, lessons are given on button accordions as well as piano accordions.