Music

I enjoy listening to a wide variety of music from Folk to Classical.

I played flute through high school and for fun in a few community groups in the distant past.  In 2017, I began my Mountain Dulcimer journey by attending Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas. I’ve been hooked ever since, studying with Heidi Muller and a multitude of internationally renowned dulcimer instructors via in-person & online festivals & workshops, and participating with several jam groups and the First National Dulcimer Orchestra.

December 3 2025

dulcimer with music notes and Harrington Opera House Logo

Do you want to

Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer?

The dulcimer is easy to learn with no music experience necessary. 
Experienced musicians can add a new instrument to their skills!

I taught a series of 5 Beginning Mountain Dulcimer sessions in the spring and again in the fall of 2025 At the Harrington Opera House.

In the late winter or spring of 2026, I plan to teach a series of 5 sessions focusing on skills for “novice” Mountain Dulcimer players who are familiar with the basics. 

If there is enough interest, I’ll repeat a beginning Mountain Dulcimer series in the fall of 2026. 

A series will consist of five 90 minute group sessions held at the Harrington Opera House, in Harrington, WA.

$125 + tax for the five 90 minute session series plus book fee(s)
Dulcimers available for rent

If interested, please
RETURN THIS INTEREST Form
OR
contact me!
(509) five 90  928seven

Minimum of 3 students required to hold a series.
Class size is limited to 8 students

 I am not offering individual instruction at this time.
However, I plan to continue sharing my love & knowledge of this wonderful instrument as my time permits.

Plans for continued Dulcimer outreach include:

  • Dec. 12th – 2 – 4 pm
    Dulcimer Playing Circle – at the Harrington Opera House. First portion will be review of basic playing skills. Last portion will include Christmas Tunes with simple tab available. Please RSVP! Need at least 3 people. Attendence by donation to help pay for use of room.
  • “Dulcimer Day” at the Harrington Opera House
    on April 25, 2026!
    To include Novice to Advanced workshops from Heidi Muller & Bob Webb,  jams, and concert.
    Watch for details!
  • Novice level “Mountain Dulcimer” lesson series in late winter or spring of 2026.
  • Repeat of “Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer” series in the fall of 2026
  • Occasional Dulcimer Practice & Jams – dates to be determined at the Harrington Opera House. The first portion of the time will be review of skills or intro for new players.
  • A Field trip to Spokane Dulcimer Guild Builders’ Shop north of Spokane will be scheduled when there’s enough interest!
  • Occasional Continuing ed. group lessons for those who completed the “Learn to Play the M. Dulcimer” series.
Playing dulcimer at quilt show
multiple dulcimers
people playing mountain dulcimers

Announcements and Resources

If interested in misc. dulcimer related activities,
or if you have questions, please 

RETURN THIS INTEREST Form

or contact me!
(509) five90 928seven

dulcimer players in a jam 

Sunday, July 20, 2025
3:00 – 4:30  PM
Harrington Opera House Auditorium
S. 13 Third St., Harrington, WA

First portion:  review (or intro) for new players
Second half:  JAM
Other instruments welcome to play along
(Dulcimers will play in DAd tuning)

Donations will be accepted to cover costs.

 

The Spokane Dulcimer Guild is composed of amateur musicians who play and /or build the Mountain Dulcimer.  We welcome any stringed instrument to our group as the addition of hammered dulcimer, guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin and banjo adds to the richness of all the tunes that we play.

Jams are usually held on the first and third Friday of the month at  the Spokane Friends Meeting Place.

Check out the SDG Music/Resource Page.

.