Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Kara Barnard, 2022 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, has entertained audiences from coast to coast, as well as internationally. She has released seven recordings, played countless studio sessions, appeared on national television programs, and has been featured on covers and in articles in publications including Sing Out, Dulcimer Player News, and Guitar (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (Germany) Carmen studied Hackbrett, Salterio, Trad. German folk music, Zither and elementary music education at the University of Music and performing Arts, Munich, Germany. She graduated with distinction in 2010. She has taught and performed in different ensembles and as a soloist not only in Germany, but in Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, (more…)
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Heidi Muller is an award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player. In over 30 years of performing, she has played in concert halls, festivals, and livingrooms throughout America and produced nine CDs that have established her firmly in the national folk community. Heidi has headlined the Kerrville Folk Festival, Tumbleweed (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (USA) A native North Carolinian, Ruth fell in love with the sound of the hammered dulcimer at an apple festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her many years of classical training give her a delicate touch, and she is recognized for her sensitive interpretations and expressive style. Ruth enjoys composing music specifically (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (UK) Elsa Bradley is a London-based freelance percussionist and timpanist, born and raised in Yorkshire. She graduated from King’s College, London and the Royal College of Music with first-class degrees and has gone on to play in a variety of orchestral and chamber ensembles across the UK, Europe and Canada. As (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (UK) Amanda Lowe has played professionally for over thirty years, in a wide range of styles and techniques, including English and Celtic, Northern European, medieval, folk, old-time, both as a lead melodic instrument and accompanying tunes and songs. She has taught a wide range of workshops at a number of Nonsuch events (more…)
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Joe Collins has been playing the dulcimer since 1978. Unaware of the instrument until he was a senior in college, he fell in love with it on the first strum. Since then, he has been an ambassador for the instrument, taking it into places it had never been before. Likewise, the (more…)
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (UK) With over three decades of professional experience, Dan has built a niche career as a world-class exponent on both the mountain dulcimer and acoustic guitar. He composes original, nature-themed music and sometimes accompanies his fine baritone voice. In concert he presents a repertoire of original instrumentals, folk songs and airs and (more…)
Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Celebrating 45 Dulcimer-Filled Years, Steve Eulberg continues to produce the “smile-inducing, toe- tapping, thought-provoking folkgrass” which is how reviewers describe this award-winning instrumentalist and songwriter’s music. He weaves together age-old songs and tunes with new melodies and contemporary lyrics accompanied by dulcimers and more. “I live for the aha! (more…)
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Sarah Kate began playing the mountain dulcimer at age 7. This proved to be a pivotal moment. At 18 years old, Sarah Kate placed 1st at the 2012 National Mountain Dulcimer Championships in Winfield, Kansas. She’s gone on to build a unique personal style. Well-known and widely respected as one of (more…)
