A new approach to learning Cajun music: Wilson Savoy introduces a never-before-used method of teaching Cajun rhythm and improvisation through his accordion.

In most instructional videos, these precise "do-it-like this" melodies are taught to the student through endless repetition. While the student may, in effect, learn the melody, it is unlikely that he or she will learn what it is that makes these songs become Cajun. The result will typically be a song that just doesn't have that Cajun "punch" to it.

The most important ingredients to Cajun music - syncopation and rhythm - are never taught or even touched upon. To teach these two aspects of Cajun music, which are equally important (if not more important) than precise melody, Wilson Savoy has chosen 5 tunes, which also are rarely taught in sessions. These five tunes* (see below) are been carefully selected to teach a specific lesson. Quoi Faire demonstrates rhythm and syncopation, while Pine Grove Blues teaches a new key on the accordion. Wilson even delves into the dreaded F-position and teaches a few variations of songs in the F-position.

These 5 songs will be played and explained what it is that makes the melody. But, bear in mind, no song will be pain stakingly dissected, but rather clearly taught the small parts of these songs that "make the difference:"
• Quoi Faire - demonstrating both Creole and Cajun rhythms and syncopation over a simple melody
• Pine Grove Blues - how to make it swing and groove like a blues is supposed to.
• Tante Aline - a beautiful waltz from which many other waltzes were born. How to "bend notes"
• Chameau One Step (Lake Charles Two-Step) - Triplets & syncopation over a melody in the key of C
• Keep Your Hands off of It - a standard blues with a super-simple melody where the RHYTHM makes the song, not the notes.

Finally, Wilson teaches a lesson on music in general which is played by ear. He explains what "musical numbers" are and how to use and apply them in not only Cajun music, but all music from jazz to bluegrass.

A great addition to accordion learners and enthusiasts everywhere