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Romagnoli Accordion Co.

Keeping Traditions Alive!

celebrating 115 years! 1910 - 2025

NEWS OF NOTE:

Updated 3/9/25
 
Romagnoli Accordions is proud to celebrate
Women’s History Month!
 
Women have played a vital role in shaping the world of accordion music. They bring their unique artistry, innovation, and passion to the instrument. Throughout history, female accordionists have broken barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field and influenced various genres such as folk, classical, and jazz.
Sheryl Cormier is regarded as the “Queen of Cajun Music”,  
Hall-Of-Famer, Eva Ybarra is the “La Reina del Accordeon” in the conjunto music scene, and in Portland, Oregon, Diane Hagen is
continuing the work of her late mother Eileen.
Many female accordionists are making this instrument their own.
 
Women have always played a vital role in the creation of accordions as well. In Castelfidardo, the women primarily helped by making bellows and back pads, installing electronics and adding gemstones to the finished accordions. In Italy today, Elke Arenholz is the woman behind Victoria Accordions, while Selenia Menghini contributes to Scandalli’s continued success.
 
Joan Cochran Sommers established the accordion degree program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music in 1961 and it is regarded as one of the most comprehensive accordion programs in the world. Closer to home, Mary Ann Covone created the Chicagoland Accordion Academy where she’s teaching many students about this wonderful instrument. 
 
Anne Romagnoli ran Italo-American Accordion for 22 years after the passing of her husband, Joe, in 1994. Today their daughter, Rosanne continues their work and is proud to lead this company into its 115th year. Lead repair-woman, Renee, works to train the next generation of female technicians. They are honored to continue Anne’s legacy as a woman-owned company.
 
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible women who have not only mastered the accordion, but also paved the way for future female musicians, teachers and technicians to thrive and leave their mark on the world of music.
  
 
DON’T FORGET…
Our next Saturday Squeeze Session will be on
Saturday, April 5th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Stop by and enjoy a great evening of music and friendship.
 
In the meantime…KEEP SQUEEZIN!!!

 

Regular HOURS

TUESDAY – FRIDAY: 

12 PM – 5 PM

Saturday: 

10 AM – 4 PM

Sunday & Monday by Appointment

COME AND SQUEEZE WITH US!

APRIL 5, 2025!!

Joan Cochran Sommers in the 1950s

Our March windows! Thanks Shelby Shaper!

Accordion Excellence

Welcome to Romagnoli Accordions. (Say: “Ro-mon-yo-lee”) We are passionate about all things accordion: accordion players, accordion music, accordion repair, accordion history…you name it!

Accordions are literally in our blood. The Romagnoli family has built, repaired and restored thousands of accordions since starting their business in 1910. We are eager to continue these traditions and bring this instrument into the 21st century. Accordionists span the generations – it’s no longer your grandfather’s instrument! Hundreds of young players are picking up the accordion and discovering that this versatile instrument is as unique as they are.

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Accordions

Accordion INVENTORY

Our inventory changes day-to-day. Every accordion we sell has been cleaned, tuned and repaired to our exacting standards. We guarantee everything we sell and shipping is always free when you purchase and accordion from our website!

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Repairs

Does your accordion squeak when it should sing?! Are the buttons or keys not behaving like they should?! Sometimes a poor musician CAN blame the instrument! Bring your accordion into the shop for a free estimate and we’ll do our best to get you squeezing again!
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NERDS LOVE ACCORDIONS!

Have you been called a nerd because you love accordions?? Well stand up, be proud and wear your love of accordions as a badge of honor!

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"The service was so friendly, fast, and affordable! I have a small 1950's 12-button LoDuca Bros accordion - it was purchased for $50 at a yard sale! I knew it would need a bit of work at some point, but I did about 60 performances with it before I as able to research where to take it. I called ahead but didn't get an answer so just chanced taking the 40 minute drive out to Oak Lawn. Renae at the front desk was just wonderful - so personable and friendly, taking it apart immediately to have a look. I knew it needed a replacement latch on the bottom (easy replacement!), and Renee found that some of the keyboard reeds were leaking air (another simple, quick fix!). To boot, she cleaned the entire instrument, inside and out, and put a backpad on it! It's like a new instrument! All of this while I waited and looked around and played some of their beautiful instruments. I hope to go back to get a bass strap when they get them in. This is literally the only place to go in the Chicago area for accordion service, so it's just wonderful that the service is so lovely and affordable!"
Jeanne A.
Accordionist

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Romagnoli Accordion Co.
5510 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
Call Us: 708-422-2992
Email Us: romagnoliaccordions@gmail.com

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