ACCORDÉON WORKSHOP all styles, specifically for "adults
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their REDUCED TEAM
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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Accordion workshop all style for "adults
with Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix and their team
Goal:
Acquire or develop your instrumental technique with the Jacques Mornet Method, a winning pedagogy that has earned the CNIMA the best results in the world at international competitions.
Holding the instrument, balance of the bellows, spinning of the sound, palette of touches, musicality etc... Come and work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice and of all styles (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkans...).
Trainers: Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc of the Russian Gnessin Academy and founder of the CNIMA. Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of the most important international competitions, co-founder of the CNIMA of which she is the director. Their team is composed of teachers with great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public: All ages, all levels, all styles
from beginners to high level pros
Teaching fees 390 € /week (+30 € for day students)
Teaching + full baord lodging fees
starting at 655 €/week
more info https://www.cnima.com/en/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their REDUCED TEAM
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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Accordion workshop all style for "adults
with Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix and their team
Goal:
Acquire or develop your instrumental technique with the Jacques Mornet Method, a winning pedagogy that has earned the CNIMA the best results in the world at international competitions.
Holding the instrument, balance of the bellows, spinning of the sound, palette of touches, musicality etc... Come and work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice and of all styles (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkans...).
Trainers: Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc of the Russian Gnessin Academy and founder of the CNIMA. Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of the most important international competitions, co-founder of the CNIMA of which she is the director. Their team is composed of teachers with great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public: All ages, all levels, all styles
from beginners to high level pros
Teaching fees 390 € /week (+30 € for day students)
Teaching + full baord lodging fees
starting at 655 €/week
more info https://www.cnima.com/en/agenda
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Rhythm accompaniment masterclass
for accordionists, pianists, guitarists and double bassists
with Ludovic Beier
January 20, 21 and 22, 2026
Content: Turn your instrument into the band that makes all styles groove! Acquire the harmonic and rhythmic keys to accompany any style: traditional, pop, jazz, Latin, chanson... Make chords sound right, play bass patterns and learn rhythmic patterns. This course is suitable for all instruments and all levels.
Training courses
- Have all the harmonic and rhythmic keys to make chords, bass patterns and rhythmic placement sound by playing harmonies on the right-hand keyboard.
- Tackle all styles thanks to the parallel system, which allows basic and more complex accompaniments to be transposed into several binary or ternary styles.
Audience: accordionists, guitarists, pianists, double bassists ...
Prerequisites: none
The complete Training Program will be provided on request.
Schedule: from 10 a.m. on day 1 to 6.30 p.m. on day 3
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €645/week
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Rhythmical Accompaniment Masterclass
with Ludovic Beier
Dates :
January 20, 21, 22 2026
Content: Make your instrument groove in any style!
Get the harmony and rhythmic tools to be able to accompany in any style: traditional, pop, jazz, latin, chanson ... Make the chords ring, play bass lines, learn rhythmic patterns. For all instruments and all levels.
Participants: accordionists, pianists, bass and guitar players ...
Schedule : 3 full days starting at 10 am on the first day and finishing at 6:30pm on the third day.
Cost:
Teaching fee 415 € / 3 days
Teaching fee + Full-board lodging
starting at 574 € / 3 days
for accordionists, pianists, guitarists and double bassists
with Ludovic Beier
January 20, 21 and 22, 2026
Content: Turn your instrument into the band that makes all styles groove! Acquire the harmonic and rhythmic keys to accompany any style: traditional, pop, jazz, Latin, chanson... Make chords sound right, play bass patterns and learn rhythmic patterns. This course is suitable for all instruments and all levels.
Training courses
- Have all the harmonic and rhythmic keys to make chords, bass patterns and rhythmic placement sound by playing harmonies on the right-hand keyboard.
- Tackle all styles thanks to the parallel system, which allows basic and more complex accompaniments to be transposed into several binary or ternary styles.
Audience: accordionists, guitarists, pianists, double bassists ...
Prerequisites: none
The complete Training Program will be provided on request.
Schedule: from 10 a.m. on day 1 to 6.30 p.m. on day 3
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €645/week
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Rhythmical Accompaniment Masterclass
with Ludovic Beier
Dates :
January 20, 21, 22 2026
Content: Make your instrument groove in any style!
Get the harmony and rhythmic tools to be able to accompany in any style: traditional, pop, jazz, latin, chanson ... Make the chords ring, play bass lines, learn rhythmic patterns. For all instruments and all levels.
Participants: accordionists, pianists, bass and guitar players ...
Schedule : 3 full days starting at 10 am on the first day and finishing at 6:30pm on the third day.
Cost:
Teaching fee 415 € / 3 days
Teaching fee + Full-board lodging
starting at 574 € / 3 days
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Composition workshop with Patrick Brugalières
Dates: December 1 to 5, 2025
Training courses:
Fundamentals of musical writing: rhythms, melodies, variations, harmonization
Approaches to composition: instrumental, song-based, image-based
Arrangements and orchestration: sound textures, instrumental combinations, orchestration techniques
Sound creation and synthesis: sound palettes ...
Editing and formalization: software and publishing scores
The composer's professional environment
The course does not approach composition on the basis of classical theory, as is usually the case in conservatories. Instead, it deals concretely with the main constraints facing composers.
Trainer:
Patrick Brugalières is a leading accordionist and accompanist of French chanson (Lio, Sardou, Gréco), composer of successful film scores (Asterix) and MAO teacher at Bordeaux University.
Trainee profile and prerequisites:
Anyone wishing to begin or perfect their skills in this field with a solid foundation. Solfeggio level at least average. Good knowledge of harmony, grid reading. All instruments accepted.
Schedule: 30 hours, Monday 1:30 pm to Friday 3:45 pm
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
https://www.cnima.com/autres-stages
Dates: December 1 to 5, 2025
Training courses:
Fundamentals of musical writing: rhythms, melodies, variations, harmonization
Approaches to composition: instrumental, song-based, image-based
Arrangements and orchestration: sound textures, instrumental combinations, orchestration techniques
Sound creation and synthesis: sound palettes ...
Editing and formalization: software and publishing scores
The composer's professional environment
The course does not approach composition on the basis of classical theory, as is usually the case in conservatories. Instead, it deals concretely with the main constraints facing composers.
Trainer:
Patrick Brugalières is a leading accordionist and accompanist of French chanson (Lio, Sardou, Gréco), composer of successful film scores (Asterix) and MAO teacher at Bordeaux University.
Trainee profile and prerequisites:
Anyone wishing to begin or perfect their skills in this field with a solid foundation. Solfeggio level at least average. Good knowledge of harmony, grid reading. All instruments accepted.
Schedule: 30 hours, Monday 1:30 pm to Friday 3:45 pm
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
https://www.cnima.com/autres-stages
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ACCORDÉON WORKSHOP all styles, specifically for "adults
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
IN SMALL GROUPS
November 17 to 21, 2025
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
IN SMALL GROUPS
November 17 to 21, 2025
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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ACCORDÉON CONCERT all styles
CNIMA trainees
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
All-style accordion
at Foyer du CNIMA, 135 rue Jean Ferrat, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne
Free admission
The end-of-course concerts are an opportunity to hear students of all levels, from amateurs to international virtuosos, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
https://www.cnima.com/concerts
CNIMA trainees
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
All-style accordion
at Foyer du CNIMA, 135 rue Jean Ferrat, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne
Free admission
The end-of-course concerts are an opportunity to hear students of all levels, from amateurs to international virtuosos, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
https://www.cnima.com/concerts
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ACCORDON WORKSHOP all styles, all ages, all levels
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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ACCORDÉON WORKSHOP all styles, specifically for "adults
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
IN SMALL GROUPS
October 13 to 17, 2025
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
IN SMALL GROUPS
October 13 to 17, 2025
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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03/10/2025•20:30
Eglise de la Bourboule,
CNIMA's 30th anniversary - weekend of October 3-4-5, 2025
Friday, October 3rd
CLASSICAL ACCORDION CONCERT
with Félicien Brut and Vincent Lhermet
two Cnima alumni,
have become leading figures on the accordion
La Bourboule
Saint Joseph's Church,
20h30
Admission 15 euros
Buy your tickets here https://www.cnima.com/concerts
Further information 04 73 22 27 45
Friday, October 3rd
CLASSICAL ACCORDION CONCERT
with Félicien Brut and Vincent Lhermet
two Cnima alumni,
have become leading figures on the accordion
La Bourboule
Saint Joseph's Church,
20h30
Admission 15 euros
Buy your tickets here https://www.cnima.com/concerts
Further information 04 73 22 27 45
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IOMA CERTIFICATION
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Training recognized by France Compétence, eligible for CPF, Afdas, Fifpl, Conseil Régional, France Travail.
Medium or higher level
1 to 2 weeks per month
14 weeks and 2.5 days, i.e. 488 hours + 20 hours of examinations
Rates
Pedagogy:
699/month over 10 months
Teaching + accommodation + full board :
from €988/month over 10 months
The IOMA certification (Interpréter une œuvre de Musiques Actuelles) is registered with the Répertoire Spécifique (RS). It attests to the technical and artistic skills essential for working in the contemporary music industry, and enables musicians to acquire professional know-how while increasing their adaptability to various activities in the musical field. This certification is issued by the FNEIJMA (Fédération Nationale des Écoles d'influence Jazz et Musiques Actuelles), with which CNIMA has established a partnership.
Training content
Instrumental technique, instrumental and vocal sight-reading, solfeggio, repetition, harmony, accompaniment, improvisation, musical culture, repertoire, computer-assisted music, concerts, legal and social environment, hearing and physical prevention.
Trainee profile: Musicians in the process of professionalization, wishing to obtain professional certification.
Prerequisites:
Entrance exam on Monday, June 23, 2025
Trainees with BEM (Brevet d'Etudes Musicale) conservatory diploma: automatic admission. Trainees without diploma: entrance exam based on instrumental and solfeggio assessment. If unsuccessful, trainees may take one or two years of "la préparatoire" (see information below).
https://www.cnima.com/formules-de-formation
Accordion, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Training recognized by France Compétence, eligible for CPF, Afdas, Fifpl, Conseil Régional, France Travail.
Medium or higher level
1 to 2 weeks per month
14 weeks and 2.5 days, i.e. 488 hours + 20 hours of examinations
Rates
Pedagogy:
699/month over 10 months
Teaching + accommodation + full board :
from €988/month over 10 months
The IOMA certification (Interpréter une œuvre de Musiques Actuelles) is registered with the Répertoire Spécifique (RS). It attests to the technical and artistic skills essential for working in the contemporary music industry, and enables musicians to acquire professional know-how while increasing their adaptability to various activities in the musical field. This certification is issued by the FNEIJMA (Fédération Nationale des Écoles d'influence Jazz et Musiques Actuelles), with which CNIMA has established a partnership.
Training content
Instrumental technique, instrumental and vocal sight-reading, solfeggio, repetition, harmony, accompaniment, improvisation, musical culture, repertoire, computer-assisted music, concerts, legal and social environment, hearing and physical prevention.
Trainee profile: Musicians in the process of professionalization, wishing to obtain professional certification.
Prerequisites:
Entrance exam on Monday, June 23, 2025
Trainees with BEM (Brevet d'Etudes Musicale) conservatory diploma: automatic admission. Trainees without diploma: entrance exam based on instrumental and solfeggio assessment. If unsuccessful, trainees may take one or two years of "la préparatoire" (see information below).
https://www.cnima.com/formules-de-formation
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