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[Frank Lee]

I'll be running two melodeon workshops at Bath Folk Festival on Tuesday and Wedneday, August 14th/15th. 3-5pm.  Venue not decided but probably Widcombe social club.
This will be as last year, namely a discussion/workshop on the 'D/G system' aimed at getting the most from the instrument.  I hope there'll be something of benefit to most ability levels.  I'm told there will be a squeezebox concert featuring various artistes and types of squeezebox on Thursday 16th, I expect the time/venue will be published on the website at some point.

[Frank Lee]

The workshops are at Widcombe Social Club, Bath, 14th & 15th August, 2-4pm (change from previous post), price £16 each session.  As last year they will take the form of an illustrated talk on ideas for getting the most from the D/G system.  This will include right hand chord work, and building arrangements using the left hand as the foundation. Some practical work. Should be something here for most ability levels. I won't be using music, as I neither read nor understand it!!!! Generally it'll be about teaching your box manners and making it sound a bit like a musical instrument (clicks 'post' and dives for cover!). 

[John C]

Argh!!!   This sounds like just the thing I'm looking for but sorry to say I'm on the wrong side of the pond.

Have you given any thought to making a recording of it?

Good luck with the workshop

[Frank Lee]

In case any of you intend to come to the workshop, this is just to say I encourage the use of recording devices.  After the workshop I should be able to stick around at the venue for any individual advice or general chat about boxes. 

[Caroline]

Hoping to come on Tuesday Frank but definitely can't make Weds.  Hope all goes well if I don't get there, have to go to Exeter in the morning so it depends on when I get back:)

Caroline

[Frank Lee]

Thanks Caroline.  On my way back down the M6 right now.  Looking forward to seeing you. 

[Thrupenny Bit]

Unfortunately made other plans, and still recovering from the infamous but mandatory 'Sidmouth Cold'.
Shame, I really enjoyed listening to you in the Radway, a lovely solid 'full' sound, and could do with learning some right hand technique - it'll have to be 'next time' for me I'm afraid.
take care
Q

[Frank Lee]

Thanks Quintin,  great meeting you again. Not sure I'll be doing any more workshops (not having a 'name' I don't put bums (=££s) on seats). But I'm sure we can meet-up over a jar at Sidmouth at some time.  F.