Upon moving to the Washington, D.C. metro area (“the DMV”) in the summer of 2025, my good friend Stas Venglevski – a musician I’d worked with for years back in Wisconsin – introduced me to fellow accordion players in my new home. I am now a proud member of the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS), learning how to play the instrument myself.
I play on accordions passed along to me in memory of Bob Juszczyk, of Alexandria (VA).
You may follow along with my accordion project – affectionately called “AccordiAlly,” here:
- AccordiAlly on Instagram
- AccordiAlly on TikTok
- AccordiAlly on Facebook
- AMS Blog – Discussing This Project and Others
AccordiAlly Mission and Vision
AccordiAlly exists to spark curiosity and joy around the accordion by sharing an honest, consistent, and creative learning journey. Through approachable education, musical exploration, and community-minded storytelling, I aim to make the accordion feel modern, accessible, and fun — inviting more people to try it, love it, and learn along with me.
AccordiAlly envisions a growing community of accordion-curious musicians and music lovers who feel inspired to pick up the instrument, support local accordion culture, and celebrate its versatility. As my skills deepen, AccordiAlly will become a platform for meaningful performance opportunities, collaborative music-making, and a renewed appreciation for the accordion in contemporary life.
Supporters of my AccordiAlly project will be the first to know when I play out somewhere.
Thank you again for your interest. – Allison
First public performance goal: April, 2026