Jane Christison is available to put on workshops or a masterclass at accordion festivals, competitions, accordion club meetings and other events.

Workshop/Masterclass
Pointers for Playing and Performing

In this masterclass, accordionists of all ages and playing abilities are invited to work with Jane in front of other musicians to practice becoming a performance-ready accordionist. She will critique, encourage and demonstrate how to deliver music to an audience.

All attendees are invited to participate so that this is a learning experience for everyone--entertaining, energizing and educational!

Workshop
Playing the Accordion for Fun and Fame!

Jane used to be terrified of playing the accordion in front of people. In this workshop, she shares how she conquered her fears and now loves performing with the accordion.

Learn what to do to become a versatile, performance-ready accordionist--what songs to learn, how to dress, and other playing tips.

With enthusiasm and a megawatt smile, Jane demonstrates her MUSIC WITH A SMILE® in an entertaining workshop to take you from stage fright to center stage performing with confidence!

Suitable for all ages and playing abilities - available in video format

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Squeezing Money Out of Your Accordion: How to be a Professional, Money-Making Musician

You've memorized hours of popular songs, you've got all the right costumes, but how do you get started making money as a musician? Professional accordionist Jane Christison covers topics such as how to get your first job, marketing your talent, working with booking agents, advertising, getting referrals, and even some tax tips.

All this and more is interwoven with stories, music and songs in a delightful and informative workshop with Jane Christison, MUSIC WITH A SMILE®!

Suitable for all ages and playing abilities - available in video format

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Playing and Planning Programs for Retirement Communities, Nursing Homes and Seniors Group

Jane Christison is a musician/vocalist who has performed over 750 entertaining 45-minute Music With A Smile® programs for retirement communities, nursing homes and seniors groups. Her programs are ever changing because she includes seasonal songs, old-time favorites, holiday salutes and time for taking requests.

This workshop features a demonstration of one of her Music With A Smile® programs and will include ideas for song selections and planning programs for seniors, as well as ways to market yourself and your programs.

Workshop
I Love Playing Accordion and So Can You!

Playing the accordion is what Jane loves to do,
Smiling and squeezing and singing for you!
But what if you’re tired and feeling a bit blue
About playing “Beer Barrel Polka” ‘til you’re one hundred and two?

Come to Jane’s workshop, and before she’s all through,
She’ll give you ideas, some things you can do,
To keep your playing interesting, to keep having fun,
Come to Jane’s workshop to learn how that’s done!