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.

July 20, 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. 
Experienced musicians can add a new instrument to their skills!

In the spring of 2025,  I taught a series of 5 Beginning Dulcimer sessions
At the Harrington Opera House.

 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 Dulcimer outreach currently include:

  • Dulcimer Practice & Jam – July 20 – 3:00 – 4:30 PM at the Harrington Opera House. The first portion of the time will be review or intro for new players.
  • A 2nd 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 first “Learn to Play the M. Dulcimer course.
  • A repeat of the “Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer” series sometime in the fall probably starting in late October. Contact me if interested.
  • TENTATIVE plans for a “Dulcimer Day” at the Harrington Opera House in Oct. or Nov. to include jamming, possibly a workshop with guest instructor, potential open mic or concert.
Playing dulcimer at quilt show

If interested or if you have questions, please 

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or contact me!
(509) five90 928seven

multiple dulcimers

Announcements and Resources

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.

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