Workshops

Susan Trump

workshop descriptions

Level 1 – Front Porch Strumming and More!

Level 2 – Sound Better Fast

Level 3 – Hornpipes

Level 4 – Duets and Ensembles

JAM – Play Along Without Panic

SUNDAY – Bluegrass Fingerpicking 

Linda Collins

workshop descriptions

Level 1 – All the Basics You Need…

Level 2 – Play with Comfort… 

Level 3 – Irish Duets You Will Love to Play

Level 4 – Irish Marches in a Minor Key 

JAM – Irish Jam!

SUNDAY – Beautiful, Smooth Celtic Airs 

Level 1 – Sing and Strum the Dulcimer

Level 2 – Mountain Dulcimer Delta Blues

Level 3 – The Secret To Chord Melody Style

Level 4 – Songwriter’s Crash Course

JAM – Modern Jam Essentials

Laurie Alsobrook

workshop descriptions

Level 1 – Lefty Loosey!

Level 2 – Jean Ritchie: In Song and Story

Level 3 – Foster Favorites

Level 4 – Whiskey…your choice!

JAM – Barre Jam

SUNDAY – Songs of Taize

**JAM WORKSHOPS**

From jamming fundamentals to jamming expertise, this track has something for everyone – mountain dulcimers! Jam workshops are included in the schedule.

Jam Track Workshops


**SUNDAY OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS**

Just in case you’re not ready to leave this fun retreat, there’s an Early Bird (8am) GAZEBO JAM and SUNDAY MORNING SPECIALS (Optional Workshops, 9:30-11am). There is a $20 fee for an additional workshop; sign up with the instructor by Saturday evening.

Sunday Optionals



**Make It – Take It!**

Cardboard Dulcimer

Are you just getting started OR would you like to build one for a child, grandchild, friend, or just have an extra one at home?? Here’s your chance!! We have SIX kits available for the 2025 Retreat. Come early on Friday, the building begins at 10am. We will have enough time to be finished by the noon orientation.

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