Central Florida Dulcimer & Autohop Festival Festival Dates: February 10th & 11th, 2012
Ruth Harnden 6 Marlene Court Sorrento, FL 32776
Join in our 7th Year Central Florida Festival with over 72 Workshops to choose from -
Mountain & Hammered Dulcimers, Autoharp, Bowed Psaltery,TinWhistle, Steel Drum & Ukulele!
Come to beautiful Mount Dora for two days of Learning and Sharing.
**NEW for 2012 -
Thursday, Feb 9th, 2-5 pm: Early Arrival/Help Set-Up Jam Session**
Join us at the Church....Work/Volunteer for awhile, then jam awhile.
Workshop Leaders for the 2012 Central Florida Dulcimer & Autohop© Festival are:
Mike Anderson, David Beede, Ray & Cheryl Belanger, Linda Brockington, Lee Cagle, Doug Felt, Guy George, Greta Gillmeister, Tull Glazener, George Haggerty, John Hollandsworth, Lorinda Jones, Ken Kolodner, Dan Landrum, Karen Mueller, Don Pedi, Gary Sager, Ruth Smith, Rick Thum, Susan Trump
Festival Location: Round Lake Christian Church, 31205 Round Lake Rd, Mount Dora, 32757.
-Round Lake Road is off State Road 46, 2 miles east of US Hwy 441 (3 miles from downtown Mount Dora.)
SCHEDULE of EVENTS:
-Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration during day for Workshop Participants
9:30 - 10:15 am WELCOME Session & Announcements/Updates
10:30 - 11:45 pm JAM Sessions – Choose SLOW jam or Fast jam
12:00 - 1:00 pm Box Lunch Service, Instructor/Vendor Shopping
1:00 - 3:40 pm Workshops – See Workshop Schedule (2 pages)
4:00 - 5:15 pm JAM For ALL Session - Vendor Shopping
5:30 - 7:00 pm Catered Dinner on site, Instructor/Vendor Shopping
7:00 - 9:30 pm Friday Night CONCERT
-Saturday,
Feb. 11, 2012 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Registration for Workshop Participants
9:00 - 11:50 pm Workshops – See Workshop Schedule (2 pages)
12:00 - 1:45 pm Box Lunch Service, "Mini" classes, Vendor Shopping
2:00 - 4:50 pm Workshops – See Workshop Schedule (2 pages)
5:10 - 7:00 pm Catered Dinner on site, Instructor/Vendor Shopping
7:00 - 9:30 pm Saturday Night CONCERT
Important Information for the Upcoming 2012 Festival-Our 7th Year!
2012 Festival Registration LIMITED TO 200 -
Register Early - Class Size must be strictly enforced.
NEW! Jam Session at the Church on Thursday from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Early arrivals can help with Set-up and Play, too!
Jam Sessions are still on the schedule for both Friday morning & Friday afternoon.
--Soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke & Sprite) are available for purchase during Festival hours in addition to bottled water and coffee. Participants can bring their own sodas/drinks (non-alcoholic) to festival. There are no vending/soda machines on the Church Property. Many stores are located on US Hwy 441 (north of Hwy 46.)
--Friday & Saturday Box lunch selections and Friday & Saturday Dinner orders should be completed on your registration form. Meal tickets must be ordered by January 21, 2012 and are non-refundable after this date.
--Please note that the long Saturday lunch break provides Instructors a rest time & chance to meet/talk to you. Use time to Shop, attend Mini-demo, Tutor session, or use an open classroom to play music with others.
--Second Floor Classrooms will be used at times during the Festival with access via staircase. If assistance is needed to carry your instrument upstairs (some Mountain Dulcimer and Autoharp classes are upstairs) or if you are unable to climb a staircase, please contact Ruth Harnden via email or phone.
--During Saturday Lunch break, there will be Special “Mini" Workshops held from 1:10 to 1:45 pm.
(1) Lorinda Jones - Music Therapist Workshop for all Musicians/Learn all about this expanding field. Room C.
(2) Chuck Spano – Playing the Irish Bodhran Workshop – Learn hand drum playing tips. Auditorium stage area.
(3) Steve Smith-Clawhammer Banjo Intro-Loaner banjos avail/first come-first serve. Contact info@steveandruth.com
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NEW to 2012:
30 minute Individual Class with Hammered Dulcimer or Autoharp Instructor-get help with playing and performance techniques. Only Eight sessions for each instrument are available on Saturday and will go fast. See Class times and Workshop # on Flyer, page 4, then enter workshop choice on page 2 of Registration Form on line provided.
2011 LOST & FOUND Items still on hand: (1) Pink nylon windbreaker, and (2) Blue tweed guitar strap. Contact Ruth.
2012 FESTIVAL - SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Scholarship funds are available for both Adults and Youth to provide financial assistance to cover the Festival Registration fee. Requests may be made for yourself or another. Please contact Ruth Harnden for information and/or an application for a 2012 Scholarship. Applications must be received by December 15, 2011.
Scholarship funds are raised through the sale of our Central Florida Festival canvas bags and raffle ticket sales. Many thanks to Workshop Instructors and Vendors for donating items as prizes for the Scholarship fund raffles in prior years. Purchase raffle tickets on the 2012 Registration form for your chance to win another great prize.
REGISTER EARLY = Workshops are limited to 25 participants per Class. Include your 2nd Choice.
Playing Levels:
*All levels require participant to have a TUNED instrument ready for workshops*
New Beginner: New player; has very little experience and falls in the "I have just begun learning to play" category.
Advanced Beginner: Minimal playing experience, knows how to tune instrument and able to play a few tunes.
Novice: Plays a few tunes (from memory,) working on skills including rhythm, melody line, and easy chords.
Novice/Intermediate: Knows several tunes, understands basic chords & embellishments, improving techniques.
Intermediate/Advanced: Tune repertoire, knows chords, modes, explores/adds various playing styles & techniques.
Advanced: Experienced player, tunes & skills learned quickly, developing style & gaining confidence in technique.
Please consider your level of playing skill when completing your registration form. Registering for a class beyond your skill level can be frustrating for you, affect the instructor's presentation, and possibly impede the learning of others in the class. If you have any questions about a class and/or your playing skill level, please contact Ruth Harnden.
Workshop Descriptions - Use the following Workshop descriptions, by Instrument, to assist in making your selections from the WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (2 pages) included with this flyer. Changes AFTER registering may not be possible.
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS -
(Refer to Workshop Schedule, page 1 of 2):
Workshop #
#1 Pedi/New Beginner-Dulcimer Basics, History, Anatomy, String changes, Strumming skills, Noting techniques.
#2 Sager/Easy Waltzes-Learn waltz timing and bring a Capo to Class, if possible (available at festival from vendors.)
#3 Felt/Lee's Waltz-Learn Doug's tune written in honor of his wife Lee, and learn a different finger-picking arrangement.
# 4 Trump/Using Capo-Walk through basics & putting on properly, then learn a few tunes to get comfortable with capo use.
#5 Brockington/Introduction to finger-picking-Learn the basics and build finger-picking skills to enhance your playing.
#7 Cagle/New Player Skills-Continuation of #1 with more fretboard basics, strumming, fingering and reading tablature.
#8 Haggerty/Playing by Ear-Build confidence to pick out a tune when you want to play a tune and can't find any tab sheets.
#9 Anderson/Teaching Kids to Play the MD-Passing skills on to the next generation with tips for use in the classroom setting.
#10 Brockington/Left hand skills-Learn what left hand can do with chords, picking and strumming to increase playing skills.
#11 Trump/Teacher's Forum-Can all players teach?. ..Well, let's discuss what works and what doesn't to get folks started right.
#12A TUTOR CLASS/MD-Questions answered and one-on-one help with a mountain dulcimer instructor in a small class size.
#13 Trump/Beginning MD Theory/Intro-Clear up Terms you don't understand & why. No musical experience necessary.
#14 Anderson/MD Tune Decoration-Spice up tune with hammer-ons, pull-offs, walling bass, chording & cheap tricks.
#15 Sager/Railroad Tunes-Learn some railroad tunes so you can toot your own whistle and expand your MD repertoire.
#16 Jones/Becoming 'Capoable'-Learn all about using a Capo for tune variety with some intermediate/advanced techniques.
#17 Brockington/Using Strum Tabs for finger-picking-How to use the tablature you have and arrange for finger-picking.
#18 Cagle/Minor Tunes-Love the haunting sounds of minor key music. Learn Shady Grove, Nonesuch, Star of the County Down.
#19 Anderson/Kid's Songs-Share songs for kids and opinions, too. Bring your favorites to discuss & share, a kid's song jam!
#20 Felt/Expand MD repertoire-Learn as many tunes as you can in just an hour...and played my way!
#21 Pedi/Fiddle Tunes- Playing fiddle tunes on MD & how to do it. Ken Kolodner will accompany tunes in class on Fiddle.
#22 Cagle/Jam Time Favorites-Repertoire building class and skills needed for surviving Jam Sessions.
#23 Jones/Exploring DGD tuning-Learn and understand benefits of tuning DGD including chords and songs.
#24 Brockington/Great Christmas Tunes-Get started early and learn these arrangements before the next holiday season.
#24A TUTOR CLASS/MD-Saturday Lunch Break - Questions answered & help in areas you need to improve playing skills.
#25 Jones/DAD Tuning Basics-Learn basics of chords, melodies and the combination of both when playing the DAD tunes.
#26 Cagle/Songs of Crime & Passion-Historic songs from Europe & US/Banks of the Ohio, Knoxville Girl, Tom Dula & others.
#27 Pedi/Playing in a Group-Fitting together musically whether an informal jam or a rehearsed Band or Ensemble, how to do it.
#28 Anderson/Frailing the MD-explore "frailing," the strumming style associated with old-time banjo playing done on MD.
#29 Trump/Medieval & Early Music-Go back in time to play lute music and greatest hits from medieval times to the 1800's.
#30 Glazener/Repertoire for MD-Learn a number of tunes representing a variety of styles. Bring capo/may be required.
#31 Haggerty/Up in the Air(s)-Learn 3 beautiful 'Airs' using different chord formations and learn what is an 'Air.'
#32 Trump/Strumming-Importance of strum direction with rhythms and counting; chord ideas, left hand fingering & tunes!
#33 Jones/Plays Well with Others-Arrangements for Dulcimer & Tin Whistle with help during class from Greta Gillmeister.
#34 Cagle/Celtic Tunes-Irish/Scottish tunes including use of drones for bagpipe effect and picking techniques for Int. players.
#35 Brockington/E minor Tunes without a Capo-Learn a new technique to play beautiful minor sounds without a capo.
#36 Pedi/Rare versions of Common Fiddle Tunes-Sally Goodin, Barlow Knife, & Others/Master Fiddler arrangements for you.
SPECIAL CLASSES - DESCRIPTIONS – FRIDAY and SATURDAY
Workshop #
#6 Beede/Bowed Psaltery-Beginner's guide to playing. Understanding instrument, bow skills and playing techniques.
#12 Beede/Bowed Psaltery-Increase your playing skills, using notes all around the instrument, and playing with confidence.
#12B TUTOR CLASS/Bowed Psaltery–Individual help & answers to all of your instrument/playing questions.
#42 Gillmeister/D Tin Whistle-successful start with basics of fingering, scales, octave transitions, breathing, simple tunes, etc.
#48 Gillmeister/D Tin Whistle-Next level using tunes for thoughtful phrasing, breathing, tone, ornamentation, and variation skills.
#54 George, Guy/More Tin Whistle-Playing with others and exploration of advanced techniques using a D Tin Whistle.
#60 George, Guy/Steel Drum-Learn playing techniques on the Steel Drum including finding notes and rhythm skills.
#66 George, Guy/Steel Drum Workshop-Continuation of workshop #60 and additional playing techniques for all levels.
#72 George, Shari/Introduction to the Ukulele-Learn how to play and share some happy music with this portable instrument.
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS - (Refer to Workshop Schedule,
Workshop #
#37 Smith/Where do I begin?–Ask questions/Get Answers on topics you want to know. Nothing is too “basic” or “dumb."
#38 Kolodner/Basic Chord Theory–Focus on Keys (scales) and how triads (chords-major & minor) are formed within a key.
#39 Landrum/Paradiddles on HD-Learn this basic percussion technique to promote playing skills, hand independence and more.
#43 Belanger/More Beginning HD-continuation of #37/More tips and techniques for beginning players to improve skills.
#44 Smith/Practice Tips and Techniques–Ideas and exercises to improve player skills and make practice time more valuable.
#45 Thum/Fiddle tunes on HD-playing melodies up to speed and accompaniment with help in class from Ken Kolodner on fiddle.
#48A TUTOR CLASS/HD-Questions answered and help in the areas you need to improve your instrument playing skills.
#49 Kolodner/Map of the Dulcimer–Learn layout of scales, chords, octaves and be able to find most used chords by end of class.
#50 Landrum/Independent Hands-Using hammers efficiently in playing for hammer control, improved rhythm, playing faster.
#51 Smith/Wedding Songs–Learn basic elements of a Ceremony, examine simple songs and selection of wedding favorites.
#55 Smith/Using written Music (even if you can’t read notes)-Much to learn about a tune for non-music readers/improve skills.
#56 Belanger/Learn a Simple Tune-How to take a simple tune and add playing techniques to make the tune sound great..
#57 Landrum/How and why to use Dampers–Discuss & Learn the use of dampers on you HD to enhance your playing skills.
#60A TUTOR CLASS/HD-Saturday Lunch Break - Questions answered & help in areas you need to improve playing skills.
#61 Smith/Learn a Tune-How to learn a new tune and one chosen for your skill level/help for Advanced Beginners & Novices.
#62 Landrum/Review and learn the tune Missouri published in the Spring "DPN News 2011" including variations.
#63 Kolodner/Hand Separation-Techniques to “separate” your hands so that they work independently/How and Why to do this.
#67 Landrum/Adding Embellishments-Introduction to types of embellishments including their use in tunes and variations.
#68 Kolodner/Old-Time Repertoire–Including French Canadian tunes that will expand your playing skills and tune repertoire.
#69 Thum/Playing your HD with Guitar back-up-Adding another instrument to performances with class help from Ray Belanger
AUTOHARP WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS: (Bring thumb pick & 2-3 finger picks with you to workshops)
Workshop #
#40 Hollandsworth/Autoharp from Scratch-R/H and L/H skills, Tunes in 3/4 & 4/4 time, Keys of C&G, Bad Habits to Avoid.
#41 Belanger/Enrich & Embellish-Learn Techniques, Styles and Variations in your playing to enrich the tunes you play.
#46 Mueller/Rhythm Strums/Strums for all Occasions-Keeping a steady beat to accompany singing and a variety of tune styles.
#47 Hollandsworth/How to make a Tune your Own–Simple tips & changes to make playing more interesting for you & others.
#48B TUTOR CLASS/AUH-Questions answered and help in the areas you need to improve your instrument playing skills.8
#52 Hollandsworth/Melody Playing (Keys C&G)-Need Thumb pick/2 finger picks- Learn Pinch & strum advance tips and more.
#53 Mueller/American Fiddle Tunes-Melody Picking skills in both Keys of G and D using popular fiddle tunes.
#58 Belanger/Back Up Techniques-Enhance Back Up Skills to use for instrumental tunes and as support for vocalists.
#59 Hollandsworth/Alternating Thumb Technique-Learn John’s style. Need tight fitting thumb pick/2 finger picks & open mind.
#60B TUTOR CLASS/AUH-Saturday Lunch Break - Questions answered & help in areas you need to improve playing skills.
#64 Mueller/Changing Keys-Playing Tunes in different Keys and knowing your I, IV, V chords to simplify key changes.
#65 Hollandsworth/Chord Substitutions-How to take a simple 3 chord tune, vary the chord structure to make it more interesting.
#70 Hollandsworth/Intro to Diatonic AUH-Learn what all the fuss is about. How to get started and Using the Diatonic Harp.
#71 Mueller/Celtic Tunes for Autoharp-Learn how to play Celtic tunes and explore techniques to play them well.
NEW - INDIVIDUAL Instruction in "Playing Techniques" for Hammered Dulcimer and Autoharp Players:
Mark Workshop# Choice on Registration Form (See Separate Line) for ONE Class ONLY - 1st to Register/1st In!
Saturday
9:00 – 9:30 am: #73 HD-Ray Belanger #81 Autoharp-Cheryl Belanger
9:40 - 10:10 am: #74 HD-Ray Belanger #82 Autoharp-Cheryl Belanger
10:40 - 11;10 am: #75 HD-Ken Kolodner Thum. #83 Autoharp-Karen Mueller
11:20 - 11:50 am: #76 HD-Ken Kolodner Thum. #84 Autoharp-Karen Mueller
2:00 – 2:30 pm: #77 HD-Rick Thum Belanger. #85 Autoharp-Cheryl Belanger
2:40 – 3:10 pm: #78 HD-Rick Thum Belanger. #86 Autoharp-Cheryl Belanger
3:40 – 4:10 pm: #79 HD-Ruth Smith #87 Autoharp-Cheryl Belanger
4:20 – 4:50 pm: #80 HD-Ruth Smith #88 Autoharp-Cheryl Belanger
2012 FESTIVAL VENDORS
(as of time of flyer printing) will include:
The Ohio Bag Lady (Lee & Doug Felt) – Dulcimer cases, Stands, Footstools, Books, Tin whistles & music accessories.
David Beede, Builder – Mountain Dulcimers & the “Eedy Beede,” Cases, Bowed Psalteries & music accessories.
Folk Craft Music, VT (George Haggerty, builder) – Mountain Dulcimers, Strings, Books & music accessories.
North & South Dulcimers (Ray Spyker) – New & used Mountain Dulcimers, Kits, Stands, Straps & other accessories.
Prussia Valley Dulcimers (Gary & Toni Sager) - Mtn. Dulcimers, Books, accessories, on-site Repairs/extra frets added.
Touchwood Designs - Embroidered Dulcimer Design Accessories including wearable items.
Guy/Shari George - Steel Drum, mini table models, Instruction books, Tin whistles, Music products & accessories.
Rick Thum Dulcimers (Rick Thum, builder) – Hammered Dulcimers, Cases, HD stands, Learning CD's & accessories.
Tull Glazener - Tablature Books with arrangements for all levels of mountain dulcimer players and Learning CD's.
Brother John Dulcimers (John Smik, builder) - Hand-Crafted Mountain Dulcimers.
Savannah Strings (Russell Jones) - Russell Jones Dulcimers
All Festival Workshop Instructors will have Vendor Tables for sales of books, recordings & accessories.
LODGING INFORMATION:
Festival 2012 Host Hotel has a block of rooms reserved until January 9, 2012 (or earlier, if hotel fully booked.)
Festival Special Rate: $65.99 (King bed) or $69.99 (2 Queen beds in the room) per night plus tax.
Comfort Inn (formerly Days Inn & Suites): 15000 US Hwy 441 – Eustis, FL 32726, Phone (352)742-8022.
Request Dulcimer Festival rate when making reservation.
Rooms have coffee/tea maker, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron/board, etc., & Complimentary Breakfast bar.
OTHER LOCAL LODGING:
Quality Inns & Suites (formerly Comfort Inn): 16630 US Hwy 441 - Mount Dora, FL. Phone (352) 383-3400.
America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Budget Inn of Tavares): 101 W. Burleigh Blvd (off US Hwy 441) Tavares, FL. Phone (352) 343-4666.
Inn on the Green, 700 East Burleigh Blvd ( off US Hwy 441) Tavares, FL. Phone (352) 343-6373.
BEST WESTERN Lake County Inn & Suites, Tavares, FL 32778 (7 miles from Hwy 46) - Phone: 352-253-2378
Address: 1380 E. Burleigh Boulevard (off Highway 441-Across the street from Florida WATERMAN HOSPITAL.)
LAKESIDE INN, 100 N Alexander St. Full service historic 1883 hotel in heart of downtown Mount Dora. Request Festival (weekend) rate of $149.00 plus tax. Phone 1-800-556-5016. Review room options at www.lakeside-inn.com.
Hampton Inn Mount Dora, Fl: 19700 US Hwy 441. Phone (352) 383-4267. Note: Hotel now booked for other event.
The Golden Triangle Area of Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis has a limited number of hotel/motel options. Mount Dora offers a number of Bed & Breakfast Inns. Contact Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce for more information on area lodging, campgrounds, restaurants, shopping & things to do @ www.mountdora.com - Phone (352) 383-1668
Camping:
SELF-Contained RV's will be allowed to park overnight on Round Lake Christian Church property during Festival. Note: RV Registration Contract is required to be completed and a nightly fee will be payable to the Church. Download the separate Church RV Registration form from www.fldulcimer.com and send directly to Round Lake Church. Click here.
Other Camping:
-Wekiva Falls Resort: 30700 Wekiva River Rd., Sorrento, FL. Phone (407) 830-9828/www.wekivafallsresort.com
-Mention Dulcimer Festival – Group discount. East of Mount Dora on Hwy 46 approx. 10 miles from Festival site.
-New community center and pool completed since 2009 Festival.
-Orange Blossom KOA (new KOA ownership & renovations since 2011): 3800 W Orange Blossom Trail (Hwy 441) Apopka, FL 32712. Phone (407) 886-3260. Ask for Twilla or Marty. Military discount is also available.
-Southern Palms RV Resort: 1 Avocado Lane, Eustis, FL @ Intersection Hwy 44 & Hwy 19. Phone: (352) 357-8882
Your 2012 Festival WORKSHOP LEADERS
Mike Anderson:
Known as the "dulcimer guy," Mike's combination of music, storytelling and humor has made him a sought-after teacher for festivals and other community events. Mike plays guitar, banjo, jaw harp, noseflute and more and is a top dulcimer player and teacher who never fails to entertain students and audiences alike. Mike resides in Jacksonville, IL
David Beede:
A musician/singer/songwriter who built his first dulcimer in 1973 and is an award-winning luthier and former co-founder of Unicorn Strings Co. David plays music which ranges from traditional British Isles to original instrumentals and vocals which range from the silly to sublime, and always entertaining. He is known for his “Eedy Beede” dulcimer and lives in Melrose, FL.
Cheryl & Ray Belanger:
Cheryl has taught autoharp for over 19 years in FL and NC. She is a Fl State championship winner, a singer, songwriter, recording artist, a Certified Music Practitioner in healing music, and performs with Ray as "Simple Gifts.". Ray has been a performing singer and musician for over 35 years, a creative teacher and well-known for his enthusiastic performances on hammered dulcimer. Ray & Lloyd Goldstein (double bass) perform as duo, "Singing Tree." Cheryl and Ray reside in Tampa, FL.
Linda Brockington:
Linda has been teaching mtn. dulcimer since 1990 and is a popular instructor at festivals & music events. She is known for her relaxing finger-picking style and generates positive comments wherever she goes. Linda resides in Alexander, AR.
Lee Cagle:
Lee has played Mountain dulcimer since 1988 and teaches both mountain dulcimer and bowed psaltery. Lee has a book for beginning players and instructional CD’s with arrangements for the mountain dulcimer She is the co-founder and President
of the Memphis Dulcimer Gathering. Inc. held annually in the fall. Lee resides in Moscow, TN.
Doug Felt:
A teacher since 1995, Doug loves to play music and is known as the “Dead Tree Troll.” Doug's wife, Lee operates the “Bag Lady Booth” while Doug performs on stage at festivals throughout the country. Doug is a versatile musician and teacher and seldom misses a chance to play music on mtn. dulcimer, pennywhistle or Bodhran. Doug resides in Marengo, OH.
Greta Gillmeister: A board-certified Music Therapist, Greta supervises music therapy students at the Univ. of Louisville and provides therapy services for special needs students for school districts at local schools. Greta performs traditional Celtic music with Lorinda Jones as the Irish duo, 'Chattering Magpies.' Greta lives in Louisville, KY.
Tull Glazener:
Tull travels across the country for performances and festivals, and has spent many years teaching workshops as the small community of mountain dulcimer players expanded. Tull's travels are his way to give back to the music and community of folks that have brought him so much joy. His unique playing and arrangements are inspirational to all. Tull resides in Indianapolis, IN.
George Haggerty:
A mountain Dulcimer builder, teacher and player. His enthusiasm is apparent in his workshops which provide a solid foundation for the dulcimer student. His love of old-time music and creative nature are reflected through expression and strong feelings depicted in his music. George operates Folk Craft Music of Vermont with his wife and they reside in Jacksonville, VT.
John Hollandsworth:
John has been performing and teaching since the early 1980’s, playing traditional Appalachian, Old-time and Celtic music. His playing style uses both chromatic and diatonic techniques. John is the custom maker of Blue Ridge Autoharps, played all over the United States and in Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. He resides in Christiansburg, VA.
Lorinda Jones:
Lorinda is a nationally recognized performer, teacher, music therapist and recording artist of the mountain dulcimer and other instruments. Her music includes the roots of American Music from ancient tunes of Celtic lands to traditional American mountain music. Lorinda performs with Greta Gillmeister as the Irish duo, "Chattering Magpies" and resides in Rineyville, KY.
Ken Kolodner:
Ken has been called "A hammered dulcimer player of great taste and sophistication" by Elderly Instruments. He has played a major part in the re-birth of the instrument, sharing his music at many festivals both large and small, performing arts centers throughout the United States, including performances with major symphony orchestras. Ken resides in Baltimore, MD.
Dan Landrum: A drummer for most of his life, Dan switched to the hammered dulcimer after hearing a 
piece of classical music on NPR. In 2003, he began touring/recording with Yanni, taking the hammered dulcimer sound to a worldwide audience. He teaches and performs at major dulcimer festivals, became the new owner of Dulcimer Players News in 2006, and resides in Signal Mtn, TN.
Karen Meuller: Karen is a top autoharp & mtn. dulcimer player and is kept busy with her teaching and 
performances. Her innovative performing style features Appalachian, Celtic and Contemporary music shared with excitement and applauded by audiences from Los Angeles, CA to Boston, MA. Karen resides in Minneapolis, MN.
Don Pedi:
Don started playing dulcimer in 1968 and was able to produce the old-time fiddle sound on the dulcimer. He easily plays fiddle tunes on mountain dulcimer at fiddle speed, and has won many trophies and awards for his unique old-time playing style. Don performed as the mountain dulcimer player in the movie, “Songcatcher,” and has numerous books/ CDs. He lives in Marshall, NC.
Gary Sager:
Gary and Wife Toni are owners of “Prussia Valley Dulcimers and Acoustic Music Shop”. He has been building dulcimers since 1992. Gary has taught playing workshops at many national well-known festivals. They reside in Waverly, OH.
Ruth Smith:
Ruth’s many years of classical training give her a special touch, and she is recognized for delicate, expressive style She is known for bringing the softer side of the hammered dulcimer to life. Husband Steve is a noted guitarist know For his rich guitar chords, leading patterns and embellishments which compliment acoustic instruments. Ruth resides in Zionville, NC.
Rick Thum:
Rick is a multiple hammered dulcimer contest winner. Rick plays guitar and was a drum & trumpet player in his past. Rick teaches and performs throughout the country and is the owner/builder of Rick Thum Dulcimers, using his innovative designs. Rick has multiple CD Recordings and CD lessons are offered via his “Song of the Month Club." Rick resides in Eureka, MO.
Susan Trump:
Susan has been a favorite instructor of the mountain dulcimer. She is known for her clear eaching style and playable arrangements. She has authored several books and has CD’s of her music. She also has “Lessons in Your Living Room” a subscription series of lessons. Susan lives in Schenectady, NY.
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