Alain Pennec

Diatonic accordion - 8 courses - 106 videos

Alain Pennec started at the beginning of the 70s, during the first wave of Celtic music revival, learning the bagpipes and bombards, which lead very quickly to play with his brother as "couple de sonneurs" and play in bands like "Kouerien Sant Yann " or "Sonerien Du".

He discovered the diatonic accordion in 1978. In 1980, he created the band "Tammles" with Philippe Janvier, among others.

Between 1980 and 1989, they were the most popular "fest-noz" band, it contributed to the revival of Traditional Breton music with a very traditional folk repertoire evolving towards more electric and electronic interpretations before returning to much more acoustic music.

Since 1990, Alain Pennec developped many projects, touring and recording, leading to growing success. He multipied very different experiences - sometimes solo, sometimes duo 

Alain leads workshops in Brittany and abroad.

Our courses

8 courses

106 videos

Beginner with Alain Pennec and Samuel Le Hénanff

13 videos

In this course for beginners, we have chosen to present 2 exceptional teachers, Alain Pennec and Samuel Le Hénanff.

You will be able to start playing the Diatonic Accordion and take advantage of the many tips and tricks from a pedagogy especially intended for those who are just starting out.

Progression with Alain Pennec

8 videos

You want to progress on your Diatonic Accordion, to enhance your style and be less academic?

In this course for intermediate players, Alain Pennec gives you the techniques and tips that you'll need to leave the rookie section for good and give the dancers a thrill.

Expert with Alain Pennec

14 videos

More and more rapid, more and more technical, this course ends the series offered by Alain Pennec to learn how to play the Diatonic Accordion.

If you enjoyed the previous courses, this one should get you even more excited.

Ronde de Loudéac Workshop

9 videos

In this course dedicated to the “Ronde de Loudéac”, you will learn the most famous tunes.

You will also slowly learn to detach notes and increase the tempo little by little to accompany the dancers.

This is a course for all players, feel free to take it at your own pace depending on your skills.

Gavotte Workshop

12 videos

This Workshop is intended for all those who want to learn or improve their Gavotte skills.

 

It is made up of a complete set of “Gavotte Montagne” including several famous tunes and a bonus with 2 “Gavottes Pourlet”!!!

 

Finally, you will also learn to play a “Kost er c'hoad” which belongs to the Gavotte family but with a cross step for dancers.

Dexterity and Speed

13 videos

This course consisting of 13 lessons is for those who want to play fast and furious tunes to fire up the dancers.

 

You will learn to play at a fast tempo which requires to gain dexterity and speed.

 

Dances for two or four

14 videos

It only takes 2 to 4 persons to dance to the sound of the Diatonic Accordion.

 

In this course, we invite you to learn tunes for two or four dancers, dances mainly from Upper Brittany. Come on, "En avant!"

 

This course includes both beginners and advanced lessons

Play and sing

23 videos

Learn to play and sing at the same time and have fun with your Diatonic Accordion.

 

This course is made for anyone who wants to learn to sing while playing. It is composed of songs from Upper and Lower Brittany, songs to dance and melodies.