Name: Basics of Accordion
Uploaded: 2024-06-14T19:17:38.610Z
Duration: 1 min 20 s
Description: Here I teach you how to play accordion using the bellows

Here I teach you how to play accordion using the bellows

Accordion

Gordon L. began playing music at a very early age but didn't begin to learn the saxophone until he was in fifth grade. Gordon's interest in music grew when he began to work sound systems for bluegrass bands and eventually he started to experiment more with music. 	

	Soon after he would pick up guitar which would spark his interest in further pursuing his playing of music. After he bought a guitar, Gordon would practice relentlessly, sometimes for as long as 12 hours a day.  This passion for music allowed Gordon to go to a summer rock band camp in San Diego where he learned everything you need to know about touring, playing in a band, making a music video etc. 
	
	When Gordon reached his senior year of high school he attended Perpich Center of the Performing arts in Golden Valley, Minnesota. While he was learned he took classes in ear training and music theory. He also took a Taiko drum class while he was at Perpich. Along with learning new musical concepts, Gordon also learned how the music business works which got him more interested in marketing the bands he performed in. Gordon also was able to take guitar lessons at Macphail in Minneapolis under the apprenticeship of James Allen. 

	Gordon went on to Mesabi Range Community College where he received his Associates Degree. While there he played saxophone in the Community Band and guitar in bands he started himself. Gordon also took a banjo class, piano class and a music history class at Mesabi Range Community College. His main focus in the past years has been working with bands doing studio work, mini tours and CD production/marketing for those groups.

	After Community College, Gordon went to Evangel University in Missouri where he continued to study Guitar and Saxophone while picking up more woodwind and string instruments. Gordon took private guitar lessons and attended a Guitar Master Class at this college.  He also attended Missouri State University where he learned about theory and composition. He also played Saxophone in the jazz band. While he attended school in Missouri he relentlessly continued to play in multiple groups live and recorded a Ska/Reggae CD (guitar and saxophone tracks) with the band Bringers of the Dawn.  

	Gordon can fluently play and teach Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Clarinet, and Saxophone. Gordon is also willing to teach harmonica and banjo to those interested in learning. Gordon also has knowledge of several other cultural instruments with a background in piano lessons from high school and college. He got superior and excellent ratings at musical competitions for voice and saxophone in high school where he performed songs such as the Hungarian Dance #5 and Beautiful Dreamer.

	Gordon loves all genres of music and enjoys learning every style he can in order to improve his musical instruction. For the moment Gordon is pursuing songwriting particularly in the field of cultural music. Focusing on the students immediate musical needs, Gordon is able to encourage students to set goals in order to efficiently practice, concentrate and focus during the lesson time. Gordon is very patient with every student so that they refrain from becoming frustrated, overwhelmed or intimidated. Realizing the importance of music, Gordon makes sure that every student leaves each lesson having learned something new.

Basics of Accordion

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Harmonica

Classical Guitar

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Music Theory

Ukulele

Saxophone

Arrangement and Composition

Songwriting

Flute

Guitar

Music Recording

Piano

Banjo

Clarinet

Beginner

Intermediate

Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

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Gordon is a great teacher, very patient with kids/beginner student.

He is absolutely perfect! My son loves him and learns so much he's very connectable and extremely intelligent!

Gordon is a wonderful teacher, he takes his time with kids to teach. He is quiet patient and my daughter seems to enjoy his classes and making great progress 

He is such a great teacher. My daughter fully enjoyed his class 

Not sure if I'm being the ideal student but, personally, I really appreciate Gordon's flexibility in adjusting his content to my current practical needs.

Gordon taught patiently and helped my 11 year old begin to learn the saxophone. Thank you! 

Gordon's great! Easy to follow, and PATIENT! :-)

Gordon is an excellent and patient instructor. I am completely new to the tenor saxophone and he is very understanding. I also like that he gives you what you should practice for the next class.

My 8 year old is taking harmonica lessons online.  She was nervous and shy at first, but after 3 lessons, she's really loving it.  Gordon is very patient and has been great!

Great start with my daughter teaching her keys and chords

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Ukulele Lesson (E major scale)

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