All Courses

in Alphabetical Order

59 String Stomp

with Bill Robinson Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up Bill shares this original tune, inspired by his father.

Acapella Performance: Breath, Pitch, and Pacing

with Susie Glaze Vocals - All Skill Levels This course discusses the mechanical skills of singing acapella.

Basic Blues on the Mountain Dulcimer

with Steven K. Smith Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate & Up Learn how to apply the 12-bar blues pattern to the mountain dulcimer while tuned to D-A-D.

Basic Strumming Rhythms

with Joellen Lapidus Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning Level Learn the most basic mountain dulcimer strum, a strum with a bounce, and a basic waltz rhythm in 3/4 time.

Basics of Sketch Booking

with Martin Rollins Visual Arts - Beginning Level This offering is a modest look at the art of sketching - from tools to techniques!

Beginning Arranging: "The Skye Boat Song"

with Ruth Smith Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level This class will focus on those first steps to creating your own beautiful music, including building chord-based arrangements, adding those fun "dulcimer-sounding" embellishments, and techniques to make your music more expressive.

Beginning Clawhammer Banjo

with David Brooks Banjo - Beginning Level An introduction to Clawhammer Banjo for beginners.

Beginning Guitar I

with Jim Miller Guitar - Beginning Level This lesson covers chords, steady beat, bass strum, alternating bass, bass runs, and use of the capo.

Beginning Guitar II

with Jim Miller Guitar - Beginning Level In this lesson, I’m joined by my wife, Cheri Miller on seven common fiddle tunes.

Brightest and Best - Ritchie Family Christmas

with Susie Glaze Vocals - All Skill Levels Susie Glaze introduces and performs the Ritchie Family song of Old Christmas sung by the family for generations, "Brightest and Best."

Chords in Open G

with David Brooks Banjo - Beginning Level Learn chords in Open-G on 5-string banjo.

Christmas Duets

with Ruth and Steve Smith Hammered Dulcimer, Guitar - Intermediate/Advanced Level Learn to play a hammered dulcimer & guitar duet of the lovely Christmas melody “The Cradle Song” written in 1885 by William J. Kirkpatrick.

Drone Noter

with Butch Ross Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level & Up We'll explore the techniques and history of drone-noter style playing, with an emphasis on right hand technique.

Early American Folk Songs

with Steve Smith Ukulele - Beginning/Intermediate Level Learn how to sing and play five folk songs from the 1800’s. Learn how to play in the key of D and in a minor key.

Festival Rag

with Bill Robinson Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up Learn the "Festival Rag," one of Bill's original songs.

Fingerpicking Basics I

with Sue Carpenter Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning Level We'll focus on right hand technique and basic fingerpicking patterns through a step-by-step approach using simple exercises to get you started.

Fingerpicking Basics II

with Sue Carpenter Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning Level Continuing with the basic fingerpicking patterns, learn how to apply those patterns to change a strummed arrangement into a fingerpicked one.

Fingerpicking Ragtime I

with Sue Carpenter Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Put some bounce in your fingerpicking by using an alternating bass picking pattern and then turn your picking into ragtime.

From Mississippi Sawyer to Sawyer's Waltz

with Phyllis Brown Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Phyllis takes you from the simple fiddle tune "Mississippi Sawyer" to what she calls "The Sawyer's Waltz".

Happy Hammers: Poppy Leaf Hornpipe

with Jody Marshall Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Based on chords and scale runs, this tune naturally reinforces the hammered dulcimer’s inherent visual patterns. And it’s fun to play!

Harmonica for Beginners

with Peter Madcat Ruth Harmonica - Beginning Level This class will teach you the basics of how to get started playing the harmonica, using a harmonica in the key of C with ten single holes.

Hineh Ma Tov

with Ruth Barrett Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate Level This lesson includes two fingerpicked versions of the Hebrew song, Hineh Ma Tov.

Hymns and Harmony in D-A-D

with Jackie Armstrong Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate Level You will learn the hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” in basic strum and a flat picked version, and two ways to play harmony with it.

I'll Fly Away: Clawhammer Banjo Backup

with David Brooks Banjo - Beginning Level This video teaches the right-hand rhythm and left-hand chords to play clawhammer back up for "I'll Fly Away" in the key of G.

Intervals and Chords

with Martha Richard Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level Student will play fifths. We will then add thirds. This opens the world of major and minor chords.

Intro to Anchoring

with Carol Crocker Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning Level Learn to keep your place by anchoring your finger on the fret board.

Jiggin' with Jody: The Lilting Banshee

with Jody Marshall Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level Learn a jiggy toe-tapper and some rhythmic ornamentation while exploring alternate hammering patterns.

John Brown's Dream - Melody and Backup

with Phyllis Brown Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level & Up Learn an old Civil War tune called John Brown's March. Learn the melody plus harmony.

Learning the Mountain Dulcimer in 10 Minutes

with Stephen Seifert Mountain Dulcimer - Absolute Beginning Level Stephen teaches the basics of dulcimer playing in 10 minutes.

Learning to Embellish Slow Tunes

with Phyllis Brown Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level We will learn embellishments on a pretty tune called "Annie Laurie" and end with a performance-ready piece.

Leaving Ru Vaternish, with Ornamentation

with Ruth Barrett Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Playing a more advanced fingerpicked tune with chords in the lower and upper ranges of the fretboard.

Making the Music Flow: I. Left Hand Technique

with Ruth Barrett Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level Introduction to Left Hand Technique for Fingerpicking Barre Chords.

Making the Music Flow: II. Identifying Diagonal Chords and Chord Shapes

with Ruth Barrett Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level Left Hand Technique for Identifying Diagonal Chords and Other Chord Shapes. We will be in a C-G-C Mixolydian tuning.

Massek Family Songs

with Sue Massek & Family Storytelling - All Skill Levels Pat Smith tells about her upbringing in a musical family in rural Kansas. Her children Sue and Mike Massek join her in singing.

Mountain Dulcimer for Absolute Beginners: D-A-D Tuning

with Jackie Armstrong Mountain Dulcimer - Absolute Beginning Level Welcome to Beginning D A D Mountain Dulcimer. This class is for the first time player. You will be learning about accessories and care for your dulcimer. You will also learn how to tune your dulcimer, how to strum, and how to play a few easy tunes!

Next Step D-A-D Mountain Dulcimer

with Jackie Armstrong Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning Level This class is the next step up from Beginning D-A-D Mountain Dulcimer. In this class you will learn to double strum and play with chords.

Old Dan Tucker in Three Keys

with Peter Madcat Ruth Ukulele - Beginning Level Learn how to play Old Dan Tucker on the Ukulele in three keys - C, G, and D.

Old Time Mandolin for the Young at Heart: I

with Jim Miller Mandolin - Beginning Level This lesson covers the basics of playing old-time music on the mandolin.

Old Time Mandolin for the Young at Heart: II

with Jim Miller Mandolin - Beginning Level Picks up where Part I left off, covering the basics of playing old-time music on the mandolin.

Old Time Mandolin for the Young at Heart: III

with Jim Miller Mandolin - Beginning/Intermediate Level This class covers the basics of playing Old Time music on the mandolin. It includes scales, chords, pick technique, and tunes from the traditional Appalachian fiddle repertoire.

Old Time Mandolin for the Young at Heart: IV

with Jim Miller Mandolin - Beginning/Intermediate Level This class covers the basics of playing Old Time music on the mandolin. It includes scales, chords, pick technique, and tunes from the traditional Appalachian fiddle repertoire.

Renaissance Music Repertoire: Session 1

with Steven K. Smith Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Learn several tunes from the Renaissance Era: Maiden Lane, Beggar Boy, Now is the Month of Maying, and Frog Galliard.

Renaissance Music Repertoire: Session II

with Steven K. Smith Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Learn several more tunes from the Renaissance Era: Salterello, Kemp's Jig, Earl of Salisbury Pavan, and Greensleeves.

Ritchie Family Ballads I: Barbara Allen

with Susie Glaze Vocals - All Skill Levels An introduction and performance of the Ritchie family versions of two ballads: Barbara Allen and Lord Bateman.

Ritchie Family Ballads II: Fair Ellender

with Susie Glaze Vocals - All Skill Levels Introduction and performance of the Ritchie family versions of two traditional ballads: Fair Ellender and Lord Randall.

Savannah Shuffle

with Bill Robinson Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up Bill Robinson teaches original tune, "Savannah Shuffle".

Shady Grove and Such

with Don Pedi Mountain Dulcimer - All Skill Levels Lecture/Demonstration on "Shady Grove". A variety of versions and related songs and tunes.

Simple Gifts: Clawhammer Banjo Backup

with David Brooks Banjo - Beginning Level This course teaches the right-hand rhythm and left-handed chords to play clawhammer backup for "Simple Gifts" in the key of G.

St. Charles Dulcimer Blues

with Bill Robinson Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up Bill Robinson teaches the "St. Charles Dulcimer Blues".

Stepping Out with George

with Bill Robinson Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up Bill teaches his original composition: "Stepping Out with George."

Strengthening Your Weak Hand While Learning Your Chords

with Phyllis Brown Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level Using a 6/8 exercise and a triangle exercise to strengthen your weak hand while building muscle memory.

String Side Up: Hammered Dulcimer for Absolute Beginners

with Martha Richard Hammered Dulcimer - Absolute Beginning Level An introduction to hammered dulcimer, showing the treble and bass bridges, the marks, how to hold and strike with the hammers, and more.

Texas Waltz

with Martha Richard Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level This traditional waltz is a great beginner tune. We will learn it in the key of D in two octaves, then try it in other keys.

Texas Waltz Variations

with Martha Richard Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level While playing this waltz we will incorporate rhythm changes and learn to add harmonies.

The 1.5 Fret Dulcimer

with Jackie Armstrong Mountain Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level Learn to play in the key of G without a capo. Use strum and flat pick in “The Riddle Song.” Learn the D modal tune “Clinch Mountain.”

The Drone Zone: Old Joe Clark

with Jody Marshall Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level This American tune may seem simple, but it’s fun to “fancy it up” with droning and other techniques.

Tuning Your 5-String Banjo to Open-G

with David Brooks Banjo - Beginning Level A brief overview on how to tune your 5-string banjo to Open-G.

Ukulele for Beginners

with Steve Smith Ukulele - Beginning Level Learn basic terms and simple ukulele strumming. You will learn to play the chords and chord progressions for a few familiar songs.

Using Ornamentation to Create and Ease Texture

with Ruth Barrett Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level Using ornamentation as a way to create ease and musical texture to play a traditional strummed Breton pipe tune.

Vocal Basics

with Susie Glaze Vocals - All Skill Levels This lesson covers the basics of good vocal production.

Waltz for Susan: Duet and Solo

with Heidi Muller and Bob Webb Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up This strummed, upbeat waltz written by Bob Webb features parts for both a melody player and a harmony player.

Waltzology: Song of the Water Kelpie

with Jody Marshall Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced This beautiful Manx tune lends itself to a simple but elegant arrangement on the hammered dulcimer.

Bill Robinson

59 String Stomp

Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate Level & Up

Bill shares this original tune, inspired by his father.

Susie Glaze

Acapella Performance: Breath, Pitch, And Pacing

Vocals - All Skill Levels

This course discusses the mechanical skills of singing acapella.

Steven K. Smith

Basic Blues On The Mountain Dulcimer

Mountain Dulcimer - Intermediate & Up

Learn how to apply the 12-bar blues pattern to the mountain dulcimer while tuned to D-A-D.