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.

September 19, 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!

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

I am repeating this series this fall!
A series of five 90 minute group sessions on Mondays beginning on
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
in the Harrington Opera House.

$125 for the 5 session series
plus book fee(s)
Dulcimers available for rent

RSVP REQUIRED ahead of time!
contact me! (509) five 90  928seven

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

REGISTRATION FORM

(Click, download, complete, & return)
Preferred in advance but may bring to first class as long as you have already RSVPd.

 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:

  • Repeat of “Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer series in the fall of 2025
  • Occasional Dulcimer Practice & Jams – dates to be determined at the Harrington Opera House. The first portion of the time will be review or intro for new players. (Possibly on some Mondays at 5 pm in November.)
  • 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 “Learn to Play the M. Dulcimer” series.
  • TENTATIVE plans for a “Dulcimer Day” at the Harrington Opera House in the spring of 2026, to include jamming, possibly a workshop with guest instructor, potential open mic or concert.
Playing dulcimer at quilt show

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

RETURN THIS INTEREST Form

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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