Included here are some helpful links to get you started in the dulcimer world! The interactive Google Map below shows where hammered dulcimer teachers are located in red, hammered dulcimer festivals in yellow, and Songbird Dulcimers dealers are in blue.
If you are a Teacher who would like to be on the list, or if you know of a Festival, Online Dulcimer Community, or any other helpful link that should be in these lists, email us the link or information at chris@songbirdhd.com. We are trying to put together the most complete and accurate lists possible.
Hammered Dulcimer Teachers
There are a plethora of experienced and talented teachers to guide you on your hammered dulcimer journey! Many teachers offer online virtual lessons if you do not live nearby. Visit their website for more details, or contact them via email or phone if they do not have one.
- Zachary Konick (San Diego, California and online): email zkonick@ucsd.edu
- Patti Amelotte (Southern California and online)
- Karen Alley (Winnipeg, Canada and online)
- Tina Gugeler (Lafayette, Colorado–Denver metro area) email tgugeler@yahoo.com
- Maureen Barnes (Bloomington, Illinois): phone (309)530-0997
- Peggy Peryam (Peoria, Illinois): phone (309)657-1707 or email jeep4648@gmail.com
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Darlene Hackett (Fort Wayne, Indiana): phone (260)616-0320 or email hammeredplayer@hotmail.com
- Ted Yoder (yes, this is THE Ted Yoder)(Goshen, Indiana)
- Ken Kolodner (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Mary Lynn Michal (Middletown, Maryland)
- Karen Ashbrook (Silver Spring, Maryland, online, and offers subscription site with pre-loaded lessons, monthly jams)
- Dave Neiman (Cambridge, Massachusetts and online)
- DeeDee Tibbits (Caro, Michigan)
- Stu Janis (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Jess Dickinson (Madison, Mississippi and online)
- Rick Thum (Eureka, Missouri and online)
- Dennis Norwood (Springfield, Missouri): phone (417)773-9409
- Music Folk (Webster Groves, Missouri)
- Jenni Wallace (Omaha, Nebraska): email wallacefolk@cox.net
- Rich Carty (Mt Holly, New Jersey)
- Deborah Justice (Ithaca, New York)
- Dan Duggan (Lake Clear, New York): phone (315)415-6891 or email danduggan@gmail.com
- Mitzie Collins (Rochester, New York)
- Ruth Smith (North Carolina)
- Kendra Ward (Bidwell, Ohio)
- Mark Alan Wade (Akron, Ohio and online)
- Stephen Humphries (Chattanooga, Tennessee and online)
- Phyllis Woods Brown (Knoxville, Tennessee)
- Peggy Carter (Houston, Texas)
- Martha Giles (Virginia Beach, Virginia) email marthagiles@yahoo.com
- Timothy Seaman (Williamsburg, Virginia)
- Thomas Curry (Capon Bridge, West Virginia) email coondogbakery@gmail.com
Hammered Dulcimer Festivals
Attending a dulcimer festival is a great way to get involved in the hammered dulcimer community. We’ve found no other warmer or fun group of people! Join jams, classes, or watch performances from your favorite musicians. Not all of these festivals are specifically for the hammered dulcimer, but all of them welcome hammered dulcimer players. So pack up your dulcimer and bring a smile, because you’re about to make some wonderful music memories! Check out these festivals:
- Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival (McCalla, Alabama) May 3-4, 2024
- Dulcimer Jamboree (Mountain View, Arkansas): April 25-27, 2024
- Ozark Roots Hammered Dulcimer Festival (Mountain View, Arkansas) July 11-13, 2024
- Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (California and Online)
- Colorado Dulcimer Festival (Littleton, Colorado) May 2-4, 2024
- Central Florida Dulcimer Festival (Mt. Dora, Florida) February 8-10, 2024
- Gateway Dulcimer Festival (Fairview Heights, Illinois) August 2-4, 2024
- Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival (Morris, Illinois) June 8-9, 2024
- Ohio Valley Gathering (Clarksville, Indiana) March 15-17, 2024
- Walnut Valley Festival (Winfield, Kansas) September 18-22, 2024
- Kentucky Music Week (Shepherdsville, Kentucky) June 23-28, 2024
- ODPC Funfest (Evart, Michigan) July 18-20, 2024
- Southern Strings Dulcimer “Pocket” Festival (Petal, Mississippi) February 16-17, 2024
- New Mexico Dulcimer Association (Albuquerque, New Mexico) March 9, 2024
- Black Mountain Music Festival (Black Mountain, North Carolina) October 12-17, 2024
- Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) May 4, 2024
- Buckeye Dulcimer Festival (Ashley, Ohio) April 17-21, 2024
- Hammer Dulcimer Rendezvous (Sandy, Oregon) May 16-19, 2024
- Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamp (Maryville, Tennessee) Old Time and Traditional Week June 9-15, 2024, Bluegrass Week June 16-22, 2024
- Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival (Glen Rose, Texas) May 10-12, 2024
- Dulcimers at Halsway (Crowcombe, Somerset, UK) May 20-24, 2024
- Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat (Virginia Beach, Virginia) March 24-30, April 2-7, April 9-13, September 21-28, September 29-October 5, October 6-12, 2024
- Upper Potomac Fall Dulcimer Retreat (Shepherdstown, West Virginia) September 8-10, 2023
- Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Club and Miltonian Dulcimaria (Janesville, Wisconsin) April 20, 2024
- QuaranTUNE (Online) May 30-June 2, 2024
Songbird Dulcimers Dealers
Want to try out one of our instruments? Visiting one of our dealers could be helpful in determining if a Songbird hammered dulcimer is right for you! Here is a list of Songbird Dulcimer dealers located across the U.S. and links to their websites.
If you are representing a music store that is interested in selling our instruments, give us a call at (563)571-5296.
- The Dulcimer Shoppe (Mountain View, Arkansas and online)
- Lark in the Morning (Berkeley, California and online)
- Weed Patch Music Company (Nashville, Indiana)
- June Apple Dulcimers (Accokeek, Maryland) Sales and rentals
- Dickinson Dulcimer (Madison, Mississippi)
- Needful Strings (Branson, Missouri)
- Music Folk (Webster Groves, Missouri)
- Pinelands Folk Music (Mt. Holly, New Jersey)
- Dan Duggan (Lake Clear, New York): phone (315)415-6891 or email danduggan@gmail.com
- Song of the Wood (Asheville, North Carolina)
- Mark Alan Wade (Akron, Ohio and online)
- Dulcicraft Musical Instruments (Yokohama, Japan and online)
Online Dulcimer Communities:
- Hammered Dulcimer Players Facebook Group
- Everything Dulcimer Facebook Group
- Beginning Hammered Dulcimer Players
- Dulcimer Player News