Classes

Set up your own Dulcimer Class

Learn to Play or Build a dulcimer & learn to play the mountain dulcimer classes are available within 75 miles of Duluth. Adults, children (age 7 and up) or a combination class are welcome. Call Wendy for more information 218-525-5098 or email WendyUpNorth@yahoo.com.

CLASS OPTIONS

1. Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer
   • Wendy will provide up to 10 mountain dulcimers for students to learn the basics of playing this American folk instrument.
   • Class duration: 90 minutes or it can be turned into a 2 hr, or multi-session class.
   • Class size: 7 to 10
   • Rates: Basic 90 minute introductory class $15 per person or $10/per person with 10 people.
2. Build an instrument and Learn to Play
   • This course is part building skills and part art. Lots of fun!
   • Class duration: 3 ½ hours or multi-session.
   • Class size: 5 to 8
   • Rates: One time class is $20 per person.
   • Material fees:
     • $40 for 4 stringed, hourglass shaped kit.
     • $55 for 3 string, extended trapezoid box shaped kit.
     • Only one type of kit will be used in the class. The steps are too different to combine both types.

Contact: Wendy Grethen, 218-525-5098, www.DulcimersInDuluth.com, Wendy@DulcimersInDuluth.com.

Call to set up a workshop or find out when the next classes will be offered. Wendy Grethen has taught over 40 beginner mountain dulcimer classes and now also teaches classes where participants build a cardboard dulcimer. Wendy is also available to give demonstrations and concerts with mountain & hammered dulcimers and bowed psalteries. Wendy has wood dulcimers, songbooks, CDs and dulcimer accessories for sale. She also sells hammered dulcimers and plucked & bowed psalteries.