Week at John C. Campbell Folk School

I just got back from a week at the John C. Campbell Folk School. In addition to teaching an awesome bunch of adults in the hammered dulcimer class, I had a chance to perform with my good friend, Anne Lough. She and her husband were performing for the community concert, and she asked me to sing a song with her. I did "Long Black Veil" and her high soprano harmonies were wonderful! We had about 300 people in attendance, and everyone had a great time!

Hammered dulcimer Class at John C. Campbell Folk School

During my week at the folk school, I was the assistant instructor for a hammered dulcimer class of 10 excited, motivated adults! Happily, the teacher was my good friend, Anne Lough, so we were able to catch up on news, visit and teach. What a neat class it was! Some of the students couldn't even read music, and several were intimidated by the 60 plus strings. By the end of the week, though, everyone could play a number of tunes. In fact, the class performed at "Morning Song" before a large crowd on the last day of classes! My favorite quote was from Dorothy:"I never thought I'd be able to really hear music!"