Podcast link: https://wondery.com/shows/the-big-fib/episode/9688-accordions/

Mary Ann explains the accordion at 12:04

ATG President Mary Ann Covone was invited to be the expert on the Podcast “Accordion: The Big Fib | Episode 192 Can you figure out who’s lying about accordions?” which aired on February 22, 2022.

I listened to the entire podcast which was very entertaining and educational for all ages. Mary Ann patiently explained the accordion in a fun and enthusiastic way. If I didn’t already play the accordion, Mary Ann would definitely have convinced me that the accordion is the best instrument to play!

The podcast reaches millions of people, a wonderful promotion for the accordion. Mary Ann, who has a Bachelor’s degree in accordion performance, shares that she has students from the ages of 6 to 69 teaching Jazz, Klezmer, Polka, and also conducts an accordion band! She is director of the Chicagoland Accordion Academy. Listen to the podcast to find out more interesting facts!

Every Wondery show brings on two experts where one is an expert and the others a liar. The job of a human child to help figure out who is who because none can spot a liar better than a child. This podcast is part of Wondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including “Dr Death,” “The Shrink Next Door,” “Even the Rich” and “Business Wars,” and distributing hit shows like “SmartLess” and “My Favorite Murder”.

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Mary Ann shares, “The photo below was taken on the day of the podcast and shows the characters involved. Guy on top left is the robot On the bottom right is the “liar” (who also happens to be a lawyer and actor). It’s a little silly because it is a childrens game show, but if you have 20 minutes you just might learn something you didn’t know about the accordion.”

For further information:
maryanncovone@gmail.com