THE ULTIMATE

IRISH BUTTON  ACCORDION MASTERCLASS

with Benny McCarthy

THE ULTIMATE

IRISH BUTTON ACCORDION MASTERCLASS

with Benny McCarthy

REACH YOUR MUSICAL POTENTIAL

Get 35 Irish Accordion Tunes Under Your Belt!

Become a highly skilled and proficient musician, all while learning beloved Irish traditional tunes. 


Watch And Discover What's Included:

With the help of legendary B/C accordion player, Benny McCarthy, you will learn the techniques used by some of the best musicians in the world. Equipped with this knowledge, we guarantee you will be able to impress even the most seasoned of players. Start on your path to accordion mastery today. 

From Accordion Amateur

TO ACCORDION MASTER

Whether you simply want to walk into your local session and play with confidence, or impress listeners with your masterful skills, this exciting course, taught by Irish accordion player extraordinaire, Benny McCarthy, guarantees results. 

“What can one say about McCarthy's playing that hasn’t been said? A former student of the great Bobby Gardiner, he is a brilliant musician who is an asset to any project he gets involved with.”  - The Irish Echo

Shortcuts To Improve Your Playing Instantly

Become An Accordion Expert ✔

These lessons will teach you everything you need to know about how to play the button accordion in the key of B/C. Benny will draw on his years of experience to show you everything from how to place your fingers to his proven practice routine.

Step-By-Step Content ✔

Under Benny’s step-by-step instruction, you will learn everything needed to become a confident performer well able to play in any session. Take to the stage and join a long line of great accordion players! 

Explore Irish Trad Music ✔

Throughout each course, you will learn a myriad of traditional tunes in many different styles. By dissecting and playing these songs you will gain an even deeper appreciation for both Irish trad and its culture.

Develop Your Musicianship ✔

Many of the skills you learn in these lessons will stand with you throughout your entire musical journey. Develop your musical skills and literacy to become an all-around great musician, able to express your deepest creative thoughts. 

Meet Your Instructor


"Dear Friend,

I'm Benny McCarthy, an accordionist from Deelish in Co. Waterford, with a mission to share the joy and tradition of Irish music.

Since my own musical journey began at age 13, I've had the privilege of learning from accordion legends, winning national competitions, forming the iconic band Danú, and collaborating with globally renowned artists. I have represented Ireland on the international stage and have over 30 album releases to my name.

I believe in making learning fun and effective, and in my lessons, I combine my relaxed teaching style with the richness of my experience. I am committed to guiding you from being a complete beginner to a confident player, equipping you with the best techniques, tricks, and knowledge of Ireland's most popular traditional tunes. Trust me to help you navigate your musical journey successfully.

Sincerely,
​Benny McCarthy"



"Dear Friend,
I'm Benny McCarthy, an accordionist from Deelish in Co. Waterford, with a mission to share the joy and tradition of Irish music. Since my own musical journey began at age 13, I've had the privilege of learning from accordion legends, winning national competitions, forming the iconic band Danú, and collaborating with globally renowned artists. I have represented Ireland on the international stage and have over 30 album releases to my name.
I believe in making learning fun and effective, and in my lessons, I combine my relaxed teaching style with the richness of my experience. I am committed to guiding you from being a complete beginner to a confident player, equipping you with the best techniques, tricks, and knowledge of Ireland's most popular traditional tunes. Trust me to help you navigate your musical journey successfully.
Sincerely, Benny McCarthy"


Overcoming Barriers in Your Accordion Journey

1. Lack of Prior Musical Experience


Many potential learners worry they're too inexperienced to start playing an instrument. Our course is crafted to support absolute beginners, delivering the ideal pace and content to foster your musical growth.


2. Haunted by Past Failures


Past unsuccessful attempts can hinder potential learners, making them apprehensive about trying again. Our masterclass adopts a unique teaching approach that ensures progress, helping you leave behind past struggles and truly master the accordion.

3. Wasted Time on Irrelevant Lessons


Prospective students often get stuck learning content that doesn't advance their skills, leading to frustration. Our course offers structured, progressive lessons that align with your learning stage, making every moment count towards your mastery of the accordion.

FEEDBACK FROM SOME OF THE EARLY CUSTOMERS WHO'VE HAD ACCESS

“Amazing course”   —  Michael H., UK 

 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I couldn't believe how much I improved in just a few weeks!"   — Sarah M., USA

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I’m playing new tunes daily"  — Paul B., Ireland

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Your Pathway to Accordion Mastery: 

Overcome, Learn, Progress

Step One: Embarking on a Musical Journey


Dive into music with our beginner-friendly masterclass, specifically tailored to foster your skills from scratch.

Step Two: Overcoming Past Struggles


Designed to rebuild your confidence and proficiency, leaving past failures behind and paving the way for accordion mastery.

Step Three: Effective, Structured Learning


Avoid spinning your wheels and wasted hours with our progressive course that aligns each lesson with your current learning stage.

Learn Correct Technique Right From The Start

Discover Benny’s  top secret trick that will make learning easier, and help you to progress much faster. Learn his most effective practice routine and develop a personalised routine that works best for you.

COURSE CONTENT

This series is divided into three specially designed courses , tailored to musicians at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

1. Beginner Course


Made with the novice player in mind, this course will introduce you to the core skills and tools needed to master the Irish button accordion in the key of B/C. 

Everything from how to hold your instrument, to learning how to navigate the accordion will be covered, giving you a solid foundation of knowledge from which to progress.
By the end of the course, you will have mastered basic ornamentation and techniques along with a whole set of tunes ready to go. 

2. Intermediate Course


This is the perfect course for those who have mastered the basics and want to step up their playing.

Benny will help you improve your technique and ornamentation while you expand your repitoire with more complex tunes that will push your abilities. 
You will learn to implement left-hand bass techniques in your playing, and by the end of the course, you will be more than confident enough to play in any session.  

3. Advanced Course


For those looking to master their instrument, the advanced course was specifically designed to challenge students and help them explore their instruments like never before. 

Benny will guide you through learning essential new skills for an advanced musician including transposing, mastering harmony, and perfecting your left-bass accompaniment.

On top of this, you will learn complex ornamentation while adding new tunes that will impress everyone at your local session.

All of this will culminate in you becoming a better, more rounded musician as well as a master accordion player, ready to continue on your musical journey. 

“I was incredibly lucky to learn from the legendary Bobby Gardiner - one of the greatest Irish button accordion players to ever exist - and now I’m excited to share my own expertise with you in this brand new course.”  - Benny McCarthy

**Free ACCESS With All  McNeela B/C Accordions**

For a limited time only our accordion range is on sale and each one comes with free instant access to our masterclass. 
If you are in the market for a new high-quality, hand-crafted button accordion, look no further than the McNeela B/C Accordion range. 

With a wide variety of choices, our line of accordions cater to all levels of musicians from those just starting out, to the more experienced player. 

Each accordion is made with quality and playability in mind, and all include free instant access to our masterclass. 

Check out the range below and don’t miss out on your chance to get this unbeatable deal! More details below. 

*During This Masterclass Launch Only -  Ends Soon:

McNeela Beginner Accordion
(3 Months Free Access*)  €87/$96 Value

McNeela Original B/C Accordion (5 Months Free Access*)  €145/$160 Value

McNeela Grey 3 Voice MMM Accordion (10 Months Free Access*)  €290/$321 Value

McNeela Original 3 Voice MMM Accordion (10 Months Free Access*) €290/$321 Value

List Of Tunes Covered

Boolavogue Britches Full of Stitches
The Kerry Polka
Bill Sullivan's Polka
Lucy Farr’s Barndance
Jim Wards Jig
The Boys of Bluehill
Trip to Cullenstown
Idir Deirghic
Gus Breo
Mickey Dalton’s Polkas (Cuz Teahan’s Polka, Ger O’Connell’s Polka, Upperchurch Polka)
The Miller of Glanmire
Brian Boru’s March


Tá an Coileach Ag Fógairt an Lae
The Little Beggerman
Sliabh Geal
Gua Na Féile
Ciel D'Autumne
Tabhair Dom do Lámh
The Sally Garden Reel
The Carraroe Jig
The Maid Behind The Bar
The Belfast Hornpipe
Joe Burkes Polka
Tommy Bhetty’s Waltze
Out on the Ocean
Foxhunter Reel
The Bucks of Oranmore


The Boys of Ballisadare
The Road to Ballymore
Come West Along The Road & The Mountain Road
The Star Above the Garter & The Lisheen
The Geese in the Bog Cooleys Hornpipe
Foxhunter Reel
Holly Bush Woods of Old Limerick
Inisheer Maguire & Paterson

FAQ - How Exactly Does It Work?

Once you’ve subscribed, you will be sent login details for our Online Music School. When you login to the course, you can stream the video classes anytime, anyplace, as often as you like and at a speed that suits you. 

Each lesson is accompanied with the resource material to make it easier and all resource material is fully downloadable for you to use whenever you like.

“I appreciate that I can pause and restart the class, I can repeat sections that I’m unclear of or I can repeat the entire class as often as I like.” - Mark V

How many months do I need to subscribe for? 

There's no contract, you may cancel anytime! So when you are finished the course you can click the cancel button to end your subscription or email us at service@mcneelamusic.com . 

Is there a Money Back Guarantee?

Yes of course! There's a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee no questions asked ! We're so confident that you'll love this course that if, for any reason, you don't think it's for you, just send us an email within the first 30 days of your subscription and we'll refund you in full.

Can I watch any lesson as much as I like?

You can watch the lessons over and over again and you can move between beginner and intermediate and advance lessons as much as you like!

Do you address playing solo and in a group?

The course covers both solo playing and session playing. While learning to play solo is easy, playing in a session can be daunting for some so Benny has created a detailed session package to get you fully prepped for group playing.

Do you need to be able to read music? 

No, you don't need any prior musical knowledge to do these lessons. From day one, Benny will introduce you to basic theory and ABC notation, and while the option of staff notation is available, it is not necessary to get the most from the course.

What type of accordion do I need?

The course is for the button accordion in the key of B/C (21 button minimum) . While there are many topics covered that would be of interest to all accordion players (and more instrumentalists) it wouldn’t have been possible to cater to all types of accordions without confusing everybody. You can see our range of button  accordions here .

“When I first got the accordion I was a complete beginner …now I’m able to look at a piece of sheet music and play along with it” - Craig M.

Regular Price: €40/$42*/£ 36* per month

Special Bonus Lessons Launch Offer: 

Get started today for only: €29/$30*/£ 25*

Per Month *Billed in euro  ( ​No Contract, Cancel Anytime)

This exciting accordion course grants you access to:

  • ​Instant Access to our complete Beginner , Intermediate & Advanced  B/C Accordion Courses 
  • ​30 Immersive Traditional Irish Accordion Lessons 
  • ​World-class accordion tuition with Benny McCarthy of Danú 
  • ​Build a comprehensive Session Repertoire of 30 session tunes and 7 additional songs with AB notation
  • ​Access exclusive bonus materials 
  • ​Complete preparation for joining an Irish session with confidence 
  • ​Fully Portable Lessons so you can learn whenever and wherever suits you 
  • ​No Contract, Cancel Anytime

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

We get it, trusting somebody else with your musicality is a scary process. One that sounds great at first, but then certain questions start to come into your head:


“What if I don’t like his teaching style?”
“What if it's too advanced for me, or too basic?”
“What if I can't understand his accent?!”...

All things you should be asking, and that’s why we have a guarantee to handle all of this.

~ The 30-Day “Better than Before” Guarantee ~

We put a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our masterclass, meaning you can ask for a full refund if the course isn’t up to your standards.

Doesn’t matter to us, we want to make sure the Ultimate Accordion Masterclass is something that makes your life better, so if we don’t fulfil this promise - just let us know within the first 30 days of your subscription and we’ll gladly refund every penny.


Free Bonus Content!

Get All Of The Below Bonus Lessons Included Free When You Sign Up Today!


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.

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