Nedro, Have you used any instructional DVDs. I know the frustration of being self taught without an instructor. I highly recommend Big Nick's DVDs. Start with vol 1 even though you have eight months playing. You may have missed some techniques. Big Nick is an excellent teacher. I've been playing for a while and started with Vol 1. I recently started on Vol 3. If he ever comes out with Vol 4 I'll buy it in a New York minute. If possible, try to go to a dance and talk to the accordionist. You may have to make an over night trip as I did once. It will be well worth the trip. Good luck and keep squeezin'.

Why on earth go to Augusta when you can go to Balfa Camp? It's coming up, and it's just 4 hours or so down the road from you!

See you there . . .

Thanks for the input, guys! I'm following Jamey's advice and heading for Balfa Camp.

ok nedro good luck with that