Shelia Lee, with Heritage Arts Productions in Pasadena, Tx, is giving accordion lessons via Skype software. With high speed internet connection and a decent sized monitor with a web cam, the student can see the instructors hand, can play along with the instructor, and have a fully interactive lesson. Dr. Kott, with Mecca in Killeen, TX., arranged for two of his students to work with Shelia via Skype on music which they will present at the National Accordion Convention in Dallas, TX in March.

Dr. Kott and Shelia Lee will present several workshops to include a full demonstration of the use of lessons using Skype. Advances in technology have made it possible for music students to study with instructors via Skype.

Dr. Kott’s workshops will be: International Folk Music, Americana Music, and Play-Party-Dance (learning to play live for dancers and instruction for the dancers), Introduction to the Amazing Marching Accordion Band, and more. Shelia Lee’s will repeat several popular workshops from prior years plus a new Introduction to Diatonic Group Lesson (Hands on with GCF Accordions).

Shelia is a dynamic accordion performer. With her large repertoire, she can entertain solo or with a band for many different style venues – from formal concerts, festivals, conventions, restaurants, cruise ships to house parties, backyard barbeques, and street performer. Styles include: Italian, German, Tex-Mex, Country, Standards, and Party Songs.
Shelia has also published several volumes of accordion music for the beginner to the intermediate player. Many of these include Karaoke, DVD and CDs. She also teaches keyboard and button accordion through Heritage Arts Productions (a non-profit organization) and through Houston Accordion Performers.
When Hurricane Ike damaged her home, lost her – her job, and claimed over half of her sheet music and 2 accordions, she decided to return to what she knew best – writing, arranging, and teaching for the accordion. Together with Mark Ropel, they opened the Houston Accordion Performers selecting a location in Pasadena and specializing in teaching keyboard, button, and chromatic accordion. They are sponsored by Heritage Arts Productions – that also teaches Folk dance. In addition, she is collaborating with Dr. Kott with MECCA to develop DVD instruction for keyboard and button box accordions.

For further information: dfkott@aol.com