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I have been teaching private lessons, group lessons, and workshops for hammered dulcimer
for more than 20 years. Private internet lessons now available! Contact Jody for details.
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Dear Jody,
I truly learned an incredible amount and am not
only more confident in my playing,
I'm much more willing to work on embellishments or arrangements. Thanks again!!
Warmly,
Chris
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I'm comfortable with all levels of learning, from "I-got-this-thing-for-Christmas-and-
don't-have-a-clue-what-to-do-with-it" (been there!) to advanced players who perform regularly.
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Your Sunday workshop was the highlight
of my weekend. Your approach to teaching is
remarkably clear...I have learned so much from you!
Sincerely,
Debra
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Jody and her class in Gooik, Belgium
Photo by Karin Bellaart.
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PRIVATE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE LESSONS
No previous experience is necessary, and the ability to read music is
not mandatory.
In-person lessons are in McLean, Virginia, five minutes from the Beltway.
Online lessons occur over Zoom.
Fees: $70/hour. I also can work out a fee and schedule for people who live further away
and would like to take periodical lessons for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
I also teach frequently for online festivals such as QuaranTUNE.
I have rental instruments. Rental instruments are available from the
House of Musical Traditions
and from
June Apple Dulcimers (Carl Gotzmer, proprietor; call [301] 283-6937).
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You're a great teacher,
and this has been such a
wonderful experience! Thanks!
--Jennifer
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Jody teaches the class the proper way to hold hammers.
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WORKSHOPS
My workshop experience includes courses lasting an hour to seminars lasting a
week. I have taught at a number of camps and festivals, including the Augusta
Heritage Arts Center, Upper Potomac Dulcimer Festival, Northeast Dulcimer
Symposium, and others. A sampling of some of the workshops I teach includes:
- Backup Basics: Chord patterns, chord progressions, how to accompany others, and more (beginning - intermediate)
- Beyond the Melody: Tips and tricks for adding harmony, chords, and rhythmic elements to your solos playing (advanced beginning)
- Deck the Dulcimer: Christmas tunes with solo arrangements, duets, and trios for two or more dulcimers or mixed instruments (intermediate - advanced)
- Dulcimer Map: Learning to recognize inherent patterns with reinforcing exercises (beginning - advanced beginning)
- Hand Independence: Tunes and exercises for playing bass lines and accompaniment with one hand while the other hand carries the melody (intermediate - advanced)
- His Majesty's Muses: Early and Renaissance music from the time of King Henry VIII and beyond; music is written in parts and suitable for mixed instruments (intermediate - advanced)
- Hornpipes: Bouncy toe-tappers from a variety of traditions, with ideas on duets and backup (intermediate)
- Intensives: Suitable for longer workshops, these general classes at the beginning, advanced beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels include repertoire, exercises, arranging, technique, rhythm, etc.
- Jigs and Reels: Great tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and other Celtic lands, with tips on embellishment and backup (intermediate - advanced)
- Making it Musical: Embellishing and arranging your solo playing (advanced beginning - intermediate)
- Merry Old English Tunes: Easy toe-tappers from the Morris and English country-dance traditions (advanced beginning - intermediate)
- Playing for Weddings: In addition to wedding repertoire, this class covers practical consideration of the logistical and business aspects of playing for ceremonies, etc. (intermediate - advanced)
- Twisty Tunes: Fun tunes with a chromatic slant (intermediate - advanced)
- You've Got Rhythm!: Ideas for backing up jigs, reels, waltzes, and more (intermediate - advanced)
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