What gift could I get a beginning accordion player?

A pair of Texas accordion teachers have great accordion lesson DVDs: for piano accordionists, try Debra Peters' blues/rock accordion DVDs, while button accordionists will enjoy Sheila Lee's DVD for beginners playing the GCF button accordion. read more

As I don't know your budget and the circumstances of your girlfriend's accordion involvement, they're over teh map a bit. 1. Good and comfortable accordion straps. These can make a huge difference, especially if you have a heavier accordion. 2. Lessons (assuming she's not already taking them). This can remove a lot of the frustration of learning. 3. read more