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. I am a member of the Spokane Dulcimer Guild , the Three Rivers Dulcimer Society and attend weekly practices via Zoom of the First National Dulcimer Orchestra.
The dulcimer is easy to learn
with no music experience necessary.
Experienced musicians
can add a new instrument to their skills!
Since the Spring of 2025, I have taught two 5 session series of group lessons for Beginner dulcimer players and a 5 session series for Novice students. I also informally assist beginning players as needed at Spokane Dulcimer Guild jam/practice sessions.
I organized & coordinated a Harrington Dulcimer Day for all levels of players in April of 2026 at the Harrington Opera House with guest instructors Heidi Muller & Bob Webb. The day culminated with a concert for the public.
I plan to offer a series of five 90 minute group sessions to begin in mid-November. Depending on interest there may be 2 or 3 different groups. (Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 students per group.)
The groups would meet (either weekly or every other week) at different times/days & possibly different locations. (Davenport, or Harrington, WA.)
o Beginner: for those with no or almost no dulcimer experience (or who need intro refresher.)
o Novice: for those familiar with the fretboard, able to read basic tab or play simple tunes by ear, and comfortable with simple 2-finger chords.
o Beyond Novice/Low Intermediate: Able to sight-read simple tab and willing to tackle more complex arrangements with practice. We will explore more chord structures, embellishments, flat picking & finger picking techniques. I have some exciting multi-part arrangements to share!
Series Rate for FIVE 90-minute sessions is $125
Book or music fees to be determined
($10 – $50 depending on class level & choice of material.)
Payment: Cash, check, PayPal, Square
Dulcimer rental available.
If interested in the group lesson series or misc. dulcimer related activities, or if you have questions, please
RETURN THIS INTEREST Form
or contact me!
robertsonkaren54 (at) gmail (dot) com
(509) five90 928seven
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Sunday, July 20, 2025
Harrington Opera House Auditorium
S. 13 Third St., Harrington, WA
First portion was a review for new players
followed by a short jam.
More Dulcimer Circles to be scheduled in the future!
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.
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