jim

Check your other post under learning. Those guys might help Thanks LEO Thank you Leo JimB

Hi Jim Since you've gotten this far, I assume you've read through the above references. They are a great source of information. Are you looking for a type of music to play? Do you play an instrument now? Do you have an instrument now? There are a few here from CA, unfortunately I'm not, so I can't help with that. In the mean time does this help: http://www.concertina-academy.com/ There is a lot of kind help here, could you be a little more specific? Thanks Leo LEO, thanks for the reply. Been toying with this new Hohner D40 for a few days and I have come to the conclusion that I have no affinity for the instrument. Never having been a REAL musician (just a drummer) the most elemental instruction is what I require from a local teacher. I enjoy all music. The concertina has always been able to evoke an emotional reaction in me no matter what style. I like bluegrass, zydeco, irish, continental, thats what I call the accordian music from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, etc: I need an instructor in my area.

I intend to find some books to help me get started, however, after goofing around with the Hohner D40 I just recieved it is apparent I am going to need a lot of personal attention if I want to learn this instrument. (and I do ) If anyone knows of someone teaching the concertina in the Orange County, California area I would be very grateful. Thanks for your attention. JimB

thanks to CALYBOS for posing the very query I had in mind. Another thought...I am in the Orange, California area (just outside Disneyland) and have been looking for instruction without luck. If any soul perusing this post has a thought to assist me in my search for inner concertina peace I'd be very grateful. I'm doing very poorly trying to get it on my own. Thanks JimB