Accordion Lessons for Kids & Adults (Ages 7+)
Live Zoom lessons with a Vienna-trained concert accordionist, no experience needed. Bellows technique, Stradella bass, repertoire from folk to classical, taught at a pace that suits beginners of any age.
By Mirco Lieber, MMag. · Concert accordionist (MDW Vienna & Academy of Music Ljubljana) · 30+ years teaching · Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal · Last updated: October 2026
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Quick answer: Online accordion lessons are taught by Mirco Lieber, MMag., a concert accordionist with concert-major degrees in accordion (Ljubljana) and harpsichord (Vienna) and more than 30 years of teaching experience. Lessons are live and one-to-one on Zoom (online only, in English or German) and suit beginners, returning players and advanced students. After a free 30-minute trial lesson, fixed-term packages cost EUR 145 to 229 per month (approx. USD 168 to 265, incl. 16% VAT, plus a one-time EUR 5 joining fee); single lessons start at EUR 32. To start, book the free trial in the English calendar, use the no-JavaScript request form or email info@ml-musikschule.eu.
Who is your teacher?
Mirco Lieber, MMag., is a trained concert accordionist, one of the few online teachers worldwide qualified to teach this instrument at a professional level. He holds a dual-subject Master's degree (MMag.) from the MDW University for Music and Performing Arts Vienna and the Academy of Music Ljubljana, with specialisations in concert accordion, harpsichord, organ, and piano.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Mirco has developed a method that adapts to each student's instrument, level, and goals, whether you are picking up an accordion for the first time or preparing for a competition.
Most competitors do not teach accordion at all. This makes Mirco's offering unique: you learn directly from a concert accordionist who knows the instrument inside out, from bellows articulation to the subtleties of Stradella bass voicing.
What makes this different
- Concert accordionist, MDW Vienna, Academy of Music Ljubljana
- All ages welcome, adults and children ages 7+
- Live Zoom lessons, no app install, no platform switching
- Both systems, piano accordion and button (chromatic) accordion
- Broad repertoire, folk, classical, tango, musette, Oberkrainer
- Competition preparation available for advanced students
- Students worldwide, US, UK, Canada, Australia and beyond
What will you learn?
Every lesson is tailored to your instrument and your musical interests. The core curriculum covers the technical foundations that make the accordion such a uniquely expressive instrument:
- Bellows technique and dynamics, the instrument's voice. Learn to shape a single note with crescendo and diminuendo, just like a singer or wind player.
- Stradella bass system, master the left-hand button layout: single bass notes, counter-bass rows, and pre-set chords (major, minor, seventh, diminished).
- Piano accordion vs. button accordion, choose the layout that suits your background and goals. Pianists will find the piano accordion keyboard familiar; folk and tango players often prefer the chromatic button system.
- Coordination and phrasing, synchronise bellows direction, left-hand bass patterns, and right-hand melody without breaking the musical line.
- Repertoire development, Austrian and Central European folk music, French musette, Argentine tango, Oberkrainer, and classical works including Baroque repertoire arranged for accordion.
- Music theory applied, chord voicing, harmonic progression, and arrangement skills that transfer across all keyboard instruments.
Who Is This For?
Mirco Lieber teaches adults and children ages 7 and up, from absolute beginners to advanced players seeking specialised coaching. You do not need to own an accordion before your first lesson, early sessions can focus on posture, bellows fundamentals, and chord theory using a borrowed instrument while Mirco advises you on choosing your own.
Pianists who want to transfer their existing keyboard and music-theory knowledge to accordion progress especially quickly: note reading, right-hand technique, and chord knowledge carry over directly. The main new skills, bellows control and the Stradella left-hand layout, are taught from the ground up.
How much does it cost?
Accordion lessons are available as personalised 1-on-1 coaching via live Zoom sessions; self-paced video courses are in preparation (waitlist). Students from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia are warmly welcome, time zones are accommodated.
- Beginner course in planning
- Get notified by email when it launches
- Intermediate course in planning
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- Planned as a package of the courses
- Get notified by email when it launches
- Personalised live Zoom
- Any level, any repertoire
- Competition prep available
How does it work?
All lessons take place live via Zoom. There is no app to install and no platform switching, just you, your accordion, and your teacher in real time. Position your webcam to show both hands and the bellows, and Mirco provides instant feedback exactly as he would in person.
Every session is recorded, and you receive practice notes afterward so you can review bellows details and fingering at your own pace. Lessons run on a flexible schedule that accommodates students from different time zones, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I learn accordion online as a complete beginner?
Absolutely. Mirco Lieber teaches complete beginners with no prior accordion experience. Lessons start with posture, bellows technique, and the basics of treble and bass button layouts. You do not need to own an accordion before your first lesson, early sessions can use a borrowed instrument while Mirco advises you on choosing your own.
What is the difference between a piano accordion and a button accordion?
A piano accordion uses a right-hand keyboard identical to a piano, making it the natural choice for pianists. A button (chromatic) accordion uses rows of compact buttons instead, favoured in folk and tango traditions for its speed and wide intervals. Mirco Lieber teaches both and will help you choose based on your background and musical goals.
What repertoire can I learn on the accordion?
Mirco Lieber teaches a broad range: Austrian and Central European folk music, French musette, Argentine tango, classical works (including Baroque arrangements such as J.S. Bach), and Oberkrainer style. Repertoire is chosen around your personal interests rather than a fixed syllabus.
How do online accordion lessons work?
All lessons take place live via Zoom. Your webcam should be angled to show both hands and the bellows. Each session is recorded and followed up with practice notes. No app to install, no platform switching, just you, your accordion, and your teacher in real time. Lessons run on a flexible schedule to suit your time zone.
What age groups do you teach?
Mirco Lieber welcomes students of all ages. Adults (complete beginners through to advanced players) and children aged 7 and up are taught with the same methodical approach, adapted to their individual learning pace and goals. Students from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and worldwide are welcome.
How much do online accordion lessons cost?
After the free 30-minute trial lesson there are fixed-term packages without automatic renewal: ML-ECONOMIC is EUR 145 per month for 4 months (approx. USD 168), ML-SERIOUS is EUR 189 per month for 6 months (approx. USD 219) and ML-AMBITIOUS is EUR 229 per month for 6 months (approx. USD 265), plus a one-time joining fee of EUR 5. Single lessons without a package cost EUR 32 (30 min), EUR 42 (45 min) or EUR 56 (60 min) with no joining fee. Prices include 16% VAT and are billed in EUR; USD amounts are approximate.
Is there a free trial lesson?
Yes. The first 30-minute trial lesson is free and without obligation. You can book it in the English calendar, request it with the no-JavaScript form at ml-musicschool.online/request-trial, or email info@ml-musikschule.eu.
How to start
- Book the free 30-minute trial lesson in the English calendar.
- No JavaScript or no calendar access? Use the plain request form or email info@ml-musikschule.eu.
- After the trial lesson, choose single lessons or a fixed-term package. All packages and prices are in the shop (the shop interface is in German; every package has an English description).
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