OK, I have the two Dirk Powell instructional CD's and the Steve Riley CD and listening and watching these over and over have definitely led to some improvement in my playing, or as much improvement as a tone-deaf guy with arthritic vienna sausage fingers can hope for. Just for the sake of asking, are there any other instructional Cajun accordion CD's out there that any of you would recommend? Watching all you guys play on Youtube is also a big help, and this forum is a huge help as well. Thanks in advance.

On another note, I am really having a hard time believing that the "RC" personality, or any of his other forms, resides in Aaron Chesson in any shape or fashion. He was the featured accordion player with Ed Gary's band when Ed last played for our CFMA dance here in San Antonio, and he was a very likable and personable young man who introduced his new wife-to-be to our club. He plays super on the accodion. He has corresponded with me via personal e-mail concerning future gigs for his band for the San Antonio CFMA dances, and has always been polite.
I believe I am right on this one.

Wilson Savoy's new accordion DVD is a must have. His breaking down triplets is worth the price of admission alone. That and study Wayne Toups version of Valse De Bayou Teche on youtube and you've got it all. Highly recommended.

Johnny,

Thanks for the lead, but I need more help regarding Wilson Savoy. Is he Marc Savoy's son? I found an instructional CD on the Savoy Music Center site called 'The Gospel According to Marc' where he (Marc) insructs on 10 songs and even slows them down and plays them all in the same pitch. Is Wilson's CD on the same site and did I just miss it? Thanks.
JB

There's also an instructional DVD of Marc Savoy.
See the second link.
And if you have the chance/time take some lessons or go to a workshop.

I think John Rogers did a beginners vid vols 1 and 2 years ago, as did Marc Savoy. Larry Miller's intro book with cassette ( or CD ).. the Tabbed method book with CD from Martin in France ( find on French eBay under accordeon diatonique ).. .. Wilson's is definitely good. he also sells Audio bite songs broken down from his site.. Pine Leaf Boys.

Glenn

The link to Wilson's film company is above. Go there and watch the preview. I guarantee you will order it.

Guys, thanks for all the help and the links. I will be ordering both the Marc and the Wilson Savoy CD's. Ron, wish I had the time to go to a workshop, but regular work gets in the way. Have you travelled all the way from Holland to attend a LA workshop? Man, just traveling 400 miles from TX to LA to attend a session seems like a long way to go. Don't get out much. Momma won't let me loose, she knows I would go every chance I could get. Also frankly I would be embarrased to have some 8 year old little boy play rings around me. I am sure they are out there.
JB

It's one of my wishes to go to Louisiana.
I have taken lessons from a very good Dutch player.
And now I have to do it all by myself and other players who do their best.
But I know from players who did, a workshop is very helpfull.
There's also a book of Allie Young with a tape or CD.
It's old, traditional and very good.
I have learn a lot of the tapes of Dirk Powell.

I took lessons from another very good Dutch player

take a look at link 1 and 2.

are there any players in your area JB? if so, try to get in touch.
Maybe you know a player who can record some slowed down tunes and send them to you.

Cool!! Great Playing! I guess the Dutch can use their fingers for more things than plugging up holes in the d-ke. The extra careful censor will not let me spell the earth and stone enginering marvel that the Dutch have used for centuries to reclaim land from the sea, so have to go with di-ke. Is that guy's name Bas van der Poll? Has a good voice, as well. Thanks for the link.
JB

Yes, that`s Bas.

He and The Cajun Company will be recording a new album in April at Dirk Powell`s.