Bellows and Buttons began running melodeon tuition courses in association with Acorn Instruments since 2021. Providing a weekend of playing and tuition to melodeon players of all abilities, featuring a public concert with our tutors.

Bellows and Buttons Events are now an independent business, and plan to arrange further tuition weekends or tuition days in the future.

Bellows and Buttons are proud to have Acorn Instruments as a sponsor of their events.

Current Courses

Melodeons in Ribblesdale, 25th-27th April 2025

Tutors: Will Pound, Pete Coe, Hartwin, Vicky Cooper and Helena Painting.

Bookings are now open for the this event, for all abilities from absolute beginner to accomplished players.


Wolvercote, 14th-16th November 2025

Tutors: Will Allen, Lucy Huzzard, Anna Pack, Vicky Cooper and Helena Painting.

More details to follow.