Don Pedi Classes and Workshops Now Online!

This time of social distancing due to the Corona Virus has opened my eyes to the possibilities available on the internet as a way to offer classes and concerts.
My participation in the successful Autoharps & Dulcimers II Cyber-Gathering put on by the Ashokan Center was great fun. It showed me the merits of Zoom conferences.
I am now offering online workshops, classes, concerts, and individual lessons to meet a variety of interests, skill levels and needs-workshop titles: contact me and I will tailor a workshop or class for your club or group.

One big advantage to online teaching or performing is the opportunity to reach out to players who live beyond my ability to travel.
Please contact me to book a workshop and or a concert for your group.
Stay Safe,
Don Pedi
donpedimusic@gmail.com
Phone:
Home: 828-689-9126
Cell: 828-337-1157 (no reception at home)
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Ballads for Dulcimer (Intermediate)
Authentic versions of "Old Love Songs" or "Story Songs" sung in the mountains of  Western North Carolina and South Eastern Kentucky and beyond.

Sacred Songs for Dulcimer (Intermediate)
Authentic versions of Sacred Songs sung in the mountains of  Western North Carolina and South Eastern Kentucky. Mostly from older generation singers and the Christian Harmony School of Shape Note Singing.

Singing While Playing Melody (intermediate)
Before the Folk "Revival" of the 1950s and 60's chording on the dulcimer was almost unheard of. Most dulcimer players sang while playing the melody. This class shows methods to accomplish this.

Old-Time Music for Dulcimer  (intermediate)
A selection of popular versions of Traditional Songs and Tunes  played at festivals throughout the southeastern United States.

Old-Time Dulcimer for Beginners (beginner)
Develop a solid foundation for playing  Old-Time music on the dulcimer.
Includes methods and techniques for strumming and fretting, applied to playing simple songs.

Playing Techniques and Tunings for Old-Time Dulcimer   (intermediate)
Methods for appropriate rhythm and melody to play "Southern Old-Time" fiddle tunes.

Heritage Tunes for Dulcimer (intermediate)
These are versions of fiddle tunes (and songs) that have been passed down for generations in the aural tradition. Family and regional takes on well-known fiddle tunes, possibly a rare gem.

Holiday Songs and Tunes from the Southern MountainsA variety of songs and tunes from traditional sources, relating to Halloween and/or Christmas.

Songs  For Children (of all ages) (intermediate)
Fun songs that are popular with the young at heart.

Old-Time Songs That Tickle Me
Songs containing nonsense and/or common sense that are fun to sing and play.

Across the Pond
Some of my favorite traditional songs and tunes from England, Ireland & Scotland.
All selected for their being enhanced by the sound of the dulcimer.

Every Old Musical Instrument is New Again

Guess who made a Washtub-bass over the holiday at John C. Campbell Folk School? We’ll be expecting to hear her play it at our next monthly meeting on 26 January. You won’t want to miss it—come join us!