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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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