PEI Trad Academy:

5-Week Online Courses

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🎉 5 Super Fun Acadian Kitchen Party Tunes Everyone Should Know 🎉

Course Dates: January 13th to February 17th, 2025

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Acadian music and dance while learning five iconic Acadian tunes that will have you tapping your toes and playing along with confidence! Our 5-week bilingual (English & French) online courses are designed to help you develop new skills, deepen your knowledge, and connect with a community of like-minded learners.

📚 What You’ll Learn:
Each week, you'll receive a new lesson focused on these five tunes, with specific instruction tailored to your instrument or dance style. You’ll also gain skills you can apply to other traditional music.

🎻 Melody Classes

Learn to play all five tunes on fiddle or whistle, step-by-step.

🎹 Accompaniment Classes

Piano: Master chording techniques and rhythms for these tunes.
Bodhrán & Foot Percussion: Learn versatile rhythms to accompany not only these five tunes but also other traditional music.

🕺 Stepdance Classes

Explore basic steps and combinations to dance along in true Acadian style!

🌟 How It Works:

5-Week Duration: Starting January 13th and wrapping up February 17th, 2025.
Weekly Bilingual (English & French) Lessons: One new lesson delivered each week, focusing on melody, rhythm, or accompaniment.
Facebook Community: Join our private group to share progress, ask questions, and connect with instructors and peers.
Live Q&A Session: Wrap up the course with a live session to celebrate your progress and address final questions.

💬 Why Join This Course?

Learn five essential Acadian tunes to play, accompany, and dance to.
Gain new musical and rhythmic skills you can use beyond the course.
Become part of a vibrant, supportive community of Acadian music enthusiasts.
Enjoy expert instruction in a fun, interactive online space.

🎵 Available Courses

Registration is currently closed. Stay tuned for our next round of online classes this spring!

Fiddle with Pascal Miousse

Learn to play all five tunes on fiddle, step-by-step.

Whistle with Emmanuelle LeBlanc

Learn to play all five tunes on whistle, step-by-step.

Accompaniment with Pascal Miousse & Megan Bergeron

Master chording techniques and rhythms on guitar and/or piano for these tunes.

Rhythm with Emmanuelle LeBlanc

Learn versatile rhythms on bodhran and/or foot percussion to accompany these five tunes & more.

Step Dancing with Megan Bergeron & Helen Bergeron

Explore beginner & intermediate steps and combinations to dance along in true Acadian style!

Registration is Closed

Single Course

$125

3-Course Bundle

$275

5-Course Bundle

$475

Register Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Acadian music and dance traditions, learn iconic kitchen party tunes, and connect with a supportive community. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, these courses will inspire and challenge you in a fun, engaging way.

Join the PEI Trad Academy today and start your Acadian musical adventure!