Know what type of melodeon you have. Rows, basses, keys and button starts explained
It’s a common issue to not know what type of melodeon you have, or whether it’s appropriate for the type of music you want to learn. I get many enquiries […]
The Mel Method: Why I Should Be Your Melodeon Teacher
Which of these statements identifies with your current situation in your melodeon playing journey: “I’ve recently bought/inherited a squeezebox (aka melodeon or diatonic button accordion). I’ve had a little go […]
Why Online Melodeon Classes Will Work For You
Think I can’t teach you if you’re muted? Think again! In March 2020 when the world stopped, I started to run online melodeon classes for the North East Melodeon Group. […]
It’s time: Online Album Launch Concert for From Darkness Comes Light via Live To Your Living Room
Hello everyone! There has been so much going on in the background with the album. Reviews and radio interviews have started to come in – have you heard me yet […]
New: The Mel Biggs 2022 Calendar Available NOW!
Today is the Autumn Equinox – as summer fades and autumn sets in, shadows appear elongated on the footpaths and fields ahead of me. The track ‘Long Shadows‘ on my […]
Autumn Gig Dates 2021
FROM DARKNESS COMES LIGHT – Mel Biggs Album Launch Tour 2021 Autumn Dates 2021 24th Sep // DERBYSHIRE // Alpkit Big Shakeout Festival (solo) TICKETS & INFO 26th Sep // […]
ALBUM LAUNCH DAY IS HERE!
From Darkness Comes Light is available NOW! Wow – it’s finally here! From creation to birth, the journey to making this album has taken nearly 15 years. It is incredibly […]
The Mel Biggs Tune Book Vol 1 AVAILABLE NOW!
The Mel Biggs Tune Book Vol 1 consists of 30 new tunes for playing and dancing. Conjured, channelled and created by Mel Biggs, inspired by moods, nature and seasonal rituals. […]
May Day Update: Single Release & Album Pre-Order via Bandcamp
To welcome in the May-o… I have some surprises for you! My debut album From Darkness Comes Light is now available to pre-order via my new Bandcamp page! Each pre-order […]
Practise Smarter (Not Harder): Tips & Tricks for the Unmotivated
I believe there’s something in this Melinar for everyone, despite where you’re at along the melodeon journey. Be sure to grab the handout (attached below – just click on the […]