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"Take Apart Your Accordion!" Repair Workshop, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
"Take Apart Your Accordion!" is the title of a repair workshop, led by Mike from Liberty Bellows, and organized by the Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York, on Sunday November 9th, 2 until 4pm. The venue is 61 Local, 61 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY. ? Mike’s presentation includes the ‘Top 10 Accordion Fixes Every Accordionist Should Know’: 1. Level a treble key that is too high or too low 2. Reset or replace a loose treble pad 3. Fix a sticky or slow treble key 4. Block and unblock the bass for safe shipping 5. Straighten a bent bass button 6. Repair small air leaks 7. Replace a bass strap 8. Fix a reed that is not playing 9. Replace a problematic reed valve 10. Tighten loose reed blocks Don't miss this great opportunity to learn about the mechanics of an accordion! We are also taking calls for performers. If you are interested in performing a piece or two at the meeting, please email us! Beginners and first timers are welcome. Please sign up a head of time if you plan to perform a piece or two. It will help us plan the meeting better. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |