So, I was I an antique store about 8 years ago and found an accordion in
a case and surprisingly thought – “I have to have that!”– never mind that
it was around 40 pounds and way too heavy for me.
That was the beginning…

Since then, I took my first lessons with Emilian Badea (he also sold me a more
appropriate accordion). And more recently, I have been studying with
Merima Kljuco who lives in Sarajevo (thank you Zoom). With Merima, I am studying Klezmer and Sephardic music which I love.

The RUK orchestra has been great as well for the camaraderie and music that
David selects and coordinates.