Bing Futch

 Sing and Strum Dulcimer  – Level 1 – Your voice and your dulcimer are a perfect match! In this fun, easy-going workshop, we’ll explore simple chord progressions and steady strumming patterns to give you the confidence to accompany yourself as you sing. No fancy techniques required—just bring your dulcimer, your voice (doesn’t matter if you think you “can’t sing”), and a willingness to have fun. By the end, you’ll have the tools to make your dulcimer the ultimate singing partner.

Mountain Dulcimer Delta Blues – Level 2 – 2016 International Blues Challenge Finalist Bing Futch offers up this fun and fascinating class on playing authentic Mississippi Delta Blues on the mountain dulcimer.  Three chords and heartbeat rhythms lead to us adding layer upon layer of new elements, all while strumming and playing the blues! Bing won the “Best Guitarist” award in the solo-duo category at the International Blues Challenge while playing the mountain dulcimer!

The Secret To Chord Melody Style – Level 3 – There is a secret to creating a compelling arrangement on the mountain dulcimer.  It involves keeping the melody as the focus while still allowing for dynamics of countermelody and rhythm.  In this workshop, you will learn how to take a simple melody into a full-fledged arrangement.

Songwriter’s Crash Course  – Level 4 – Covers song basics such as chord progressions, melody, arranging, and lyric-writing.  By the end of this class, you will have written your very own original song!

Jam Workshop – Modern Jam Essentials – Gain confidence in jams with common progressions, steady strumming, and jam etiquette.