Phyllis Brown

Hammered Dulcimer Instructor

Phyllis Brown studied Music Education at Tennessee Tech University and was delighted when her father, Fred Woods, built both her first mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer.

Phyllis has always enjoyed teaching others what she has learned, and has taught and performed at numerous venues, ranging from city and county folk festivals, Old Time Festivals, weddings, fundraisers, Christmas celebrations, church services and special events.

Courses Featuring Phyllis

Phyllis Brown

Learning To Embellish Slow Tunes

Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level

We will learn embellishments on a pretty tune called "Annie Laurie" and end with a performance-ready piece.

Phyllis Brown

John Brown's Dream - Melody And Backup

Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level & Up

Learn an old Civil War tune called John Brown's March. Learn the melody plus harmony.

Phyllis Brown

From Mississippi Sawyer To Sawyer's Waltz

Hammered Dulcimer - Intermediate/Advanced Level

Phyllis takes you from the simple fiddle tune "Mississippi Sawyer" to what she calls "The Sawyer's Waltz".

Phyllis Brown

Strengthening Your Weak Hand While Learning Your Chords

Hammered Dulcimer - Beginning/Intermediate Level

Using a 6/8 exercise and a triangle exercise to strengthen your weak hand while building muscle memory.