About Richard Noel

Bakersfield, California

Music Experience

Winner of Numerous State Contests in Oregon & Washington. Eileen Hagen Studio.

National Titles in New York in solo, duet, quintet, and orchestra divisions.

Additional Instruction: Ray Lewis, Los Angeles, CA (approximately 4 months in late 1970s)

Dance and Combo Experience for 20 years.

Soloist for 10+ years. Community Events, Dinner Parties, Restaurants, Concerts, and more.

Active supporter and consultant for the worldwide Roland v-accordion community.

Development of popular programming for the Roland v-accordions--FR-8x, Bugari Evo, 7x, 4x, 3x, and 1x.

Youtube Channel with more than 8 Million hits, 13,000 subscribers, entirely dedicated to the digital accordion.

Resides in Bakersfield, California.

Education Career

BA Degree, University of Portland

MA, PhD Degrees, University of Colorado

Professor of Psychology, California State University, Bakersfield (now Emeritus).

Director, CSUB Teaching & Learning Center.

Tennis Career

Tennis Scholarship, University of Portland.

Men's Tennis Coach, California State University, Bakersfield (in 1970s).

Weekly Tennis Columnist, The Bakersfield Californian (2-year duration).

National Father & Son Hardcourt Tennis Title (LaJolla). National Super Senior Father/Son Titles.

Continuing involvement in tennis as a player (Current USTA level = 4.5).