Beginner Bonus Lessons:
Benny’s Accordion Mentor - The Great Bobby Gardiner
Benny shares some memories of his friend and mentor, the legendary Bobby Gardiner.
Meet Benny’s Favourite Accordion Players
Learn about some of Benny’s favorite accordion players, including Joe Cooley, PJ Hernon, Ailbe Grace, and Jackie Daly.
Join Benny for a Session at Hanrahan’s Pub!
Come down to the local! Join Benny in Hanrahan’s Pub for a session as he plays some tunes from the talented Mickie Dalton.
Two Great Tunes on the Melodeon
Benny shows off the beautiful sound of the Melodeon with some classic Tomás Clancy tunes.
Accordion Voices & Tuning Explained
Benny gives you an in-depth look at different accordion voices and tunings.
Idir Deirghic Gus Breo
Come with Benny as he plays the tune ‘Idir Deirghic Gus Breo’ in the idyllic countryside after which it was named.
Intermediate Bonus Lessons:
Benny Chats Accordion History
An exploration into the history of the accordion and its importance in Irish traditional music.
Benny’s Accordion Workshop
Benny brings you into his workshop and shows you the ins and outs of the accordion.
Microphone Setups for Accordions
Learn all about the best microphones to use when recording and performing with an accordion.
A Peak Into Benny’s Accordion Collection
Sit back as Benny walks you through his impressive accordion collection and tells you the rich stories behind them.
Sliabh Gael Gua Na Féile
It’s time for another walk in the countryside as Benny plays the tune ‘Sliabh Gael Gua Na Féile’ and tells you all about its history.
A Tune By The Coast - Ciel D’Autumne
Come as Benny visits the beautiful Irish coast and plays one of his favorite tunes.
Advanced Bonus Lessons:
C#/D Tuning on the Accordion Explained
A deep dive into C#/D tuned accordions and their many uses.
Having fun with the Accordion
Benny invites friend and visual artist Des Dillon over to his house to have a bit of craic with the accordion!
The Accordion as an Accompaniment
With the help of musician Eddie Costello, Benny shows you the versatility of the accordion as an accompaniment to other instruments.
Join Benny for a session at The Local
It's time for another session! Benny goes down to The Local to play a few tunes with some old friends, including owner and Danú bandmate, Donnchadh Gough.