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mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · May 9, 2024
You Need to Have an Itinerary
Mike and I spent 6 months on the road with our little travel trailer in 2009. We had no particular destination in mind … we just went wherever th…Read more
mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · Oct 24, 2023
Lifelong Benefits for Children
I belong to several Facebook dulcimer groups, and I am always thrilled when I see a young child holding a dulcimer, learning to play. Here are sever…Read more
mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · Oct 12, 2023
The Productivity Paradox
In many of my newsletters, I have emphasized the importance of practicing more often – on a schedule rather than using the popular hit-and-miss appr…Read more
mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · Sep 28, 2023
Is the 3rd Time a Charm?
The phrase "third time's a charm" is a common saying that suggests that after two unsuccessful attempts, the third one is more likely to be successf…Read more
mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · Aug 10, 2023
Behind the Shower Curtain
Why is it that I can sing so well behind the shower curtain? My pitch is perfect, I remember all the words, and my vibrato is amazing. I feel like I…Read more
mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · Jun 29, 2023
Starve Your Distractions
Why do some people advance quickly in their dulcimer skills, while others just get stuck? The difference may NOT be in the quantity of time that the…Read more
mountain dulcimer · Linda Ratcliff · Apr 26, 2023
How to Fix It
I want to encourage you to learn a new tune regularly – at least once a month. But if you’re at home, practicing on your own, how do you know if you…Read more
by Steve Eulberg Investing in your own musical growth and development only takes your decisions: 1. To try it 2.  To try it again 3.  To…Read more
All too often, our busy lives prevent us from picking up our dulcimer or our hammers, and spending time in practice. I look on practice time as a gi…Read more
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