Accordion tuner & repairer near Brive-la-Gaillarde
A workshop dedicated to the accordion in Uzerche
30 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde
I welcome you to my workshop in Uzerche, 30 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde, for the repair, tuning and sale of chromatic and diatonic accordions. Whether your instrument is new or old, I handle every type of work, from reed replacement to full restoration, and I offer a selection of new and second-hand accordions, all serviced and ready to play.
From Brive, count a good half-hour on the A20 towards Limoges, Uzerche exit. It's the same drive from Malemort, Ussac, Donzenac or Allassac. The workshop is in the old town of Uzerche, at the Hôtel du Sénéchal, a 17th-century building I share with other craftspeople. I work by appointment, and I like it that way: we take the time to open the instrument together, listen to it, talk it over.
What comes in most often from Brive
Brive is the biggest town in Corrèze, so naturally a lot of instruments come from there. A tuning that hasn't been done in years. A clacking key, a note that won't stop, air leaking out, and that's a repair. Sometimes grandad's accordion, twenty years in its case, that someone would love to hear again. I work on chromatics and diatonics, every make, every era.
Then there are those looking for an instrument. The workshop sells second-hand accordions that I've fully overhauled, ready to come and try on site. I also take instruments in part-exchange and on consignment.
Before making the trip
The simplest thing is to start with the quote form: you describe the accordion and the problem, with photos if you can, and I get back to you with a first opinion and an estimate. Nothing binding, but it saves you a wasted trip. For transport, keep the instrument in its case, bellows closed, straps fastened, and never in a car boot in full sun.
If you're after lessons rather than a repairer, the teaching map lists teachers and clubs around Brive, and the FAQ answers the questions I get asked most.
The services I offer
Réparation & restauration
Je répare et restaure tous types d'accordéons dans le respect de leur fabrication originale.
- Accordéons diatoniques
- Accordéons chromatiques (piano & boutons)
- Bayan, accordéon à convertisseur
- Bandonéon, Mélodica, Accordina
- Toutes marques
Accordage & harmonisation
Je propose des accordages personnalisés pour chaque accordéoniste, en prenant en compte votre style et vos besoins.
- Accord précis des anches
- Harmonisation complète
- Changement de vibrato (sec, demi-swing, swing, américain, musette...)
- Optimisation du timbre
Achat, vente & dépôt vente
Je vous accompagne pour donner une seconde vie à votre accordéon ou investir dans un nouvel instrument.
- Reprise d'instrument
- Conseil pour l'achat d'un nouvel instrument
- Vente d'accordéons neufs ou d'occasion
- Dépôt vente
Vente d'accordéons neufs
Je propose à la vente des accordéons neufs. Choisir celui qui vous conviendra est un exercice délicat. En échangeant sur votre pratique, vos préférences musicales et vos envies, je peux vous aider à trouver l'instrument qui vous correspond.
- Accordéons chromatiques et diatoniques
- Grandes marques
- Conseil personnalisé
Find an accordion class near Brive-la-Gaillarde
Teachers, schools and workshops within a 75 km radius
Where to learn the accordion around Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Giancaterina Jean-François & Soleil Isabelle — independent teacher, Brive-la-Gaillarde (1 km)
- Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental de Brive-la-Gaillarde — conservatory, Brive-la-Gaillarde (1 km) · Website
- Pascal Meurgé — independent teacher, Saint-Pantaléon-de-Larche (6 km) · Website
- Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental de Tulle — conservatory, Tulle (21 km) · Website
- Jeux de Lames – Ensemble Départemental d'Accordéons de la Corrèze — association, Tulle (21 km) · Website
- École de Musique du Pays de Martel — music school, Martel (26 km) · Website
What accordionists say
The workshop also serves the area around Brive-la-Gaillarde
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Contact me
- Opening hours
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Monday 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 Tuesday 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 Wednesday 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 Thursday 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 Friday 09:00–12:30, 14:00–18:30 Saturday 09:00–12:30 Sunday Closed