The 'Cordeen and Me:Episode II

[SteveH]

Merry Christmas, Everyone! The second episode of The Cordeen and Me is now available:
http://rebelreed.com/the-cordeen-and-me-episode-2-teaching-little-fingers-to-play/

 

[Matt Butcher]

Very entertaining. I do think there's a value in having a teacher, and I like the way your blog draws on the streak of stubbornness that, perhaps, goes with some of those who play the box in cultures where it's not currently mainstream.

 

[JerryPH]

If the person is open to it, there is a clear advantage to having a competent instructor, no matter what the delivery method is. Starting from no musical background and getting good is very challenging, unless there is a truly natural talent latent in that person, but even then, how many times have we seen a "self-taught master" doing silly little mistakes and often even some very serious mistakes (playing with 2-3 of the 5 fingers or playing only while pulling, jamming the accordion closed and playing while pulling again. Unless it's a diatonic, whats up with THAT? ), that a person who is taught by an instructor... using any method... won't ever do.

 

[SteveH]

Very entertaining. I do think theres a value in having a teacher, and I like the way your blog draws on the streak of stubbornness that, perhaps, goes with some of those who play the box in cultures where its not currently mainstream.

Thanks for the kind words, Matt. I hope you also got a chance to read the first episode: http://rebelreed.com/the-cordeen-and-me-episode-1-verdi-1a/

Id appreciate your spreading the word among other accordinstas you know.

Happy New Year!
- Steve

 

[SteveH]

If the person is open to it, there is a clear advantage to having a competent instructor, no matter what the delivery method is. Starting from no musical background and getting good is very challenging, unless there is a truly natural talent latent in that person, but even then, how many times have we seen a self-taught master doing silly little mistakes and often even some very serious mistakes (playing with 2-3 of the 5 fingers or playing only while pulling, jamming the accordion closed and playing while pulling again. Unless its a diatonic, whats up with THAT? ), that a person who is taught by an instructor... using any method... wont ever do.

Yes, absolutely agree. I tried teaching myself the banjo -- but I had a fool for a teacher.

I hope you had a chance to read Episode 1:http://rebelreed.com/the-cordeen-and-me-episode-1-verdi-1a/

Thanks, and have a Happy New Year!

Steve