Steve & Ruth are available to do from one-day up to week-long workshops at Festivals, Folk Schools, and Special Events
Click on workshop types for complete session listings and details
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Hammered Dulcimer
Workshops
Ruth's many years of classical training give her a special touch, and she is recognized for her delicate, expressive style. Ruth is known for bringing the softer side of the hammered dulcimer to life.
Dirty Linen Folk & World Magazine says
“Ruth Smith's touch on the hammered dulcimer is absolutely magical, with exquisite phrasing, highlighting the range of the instrument, especially on her own pieces.”
Dulcimer Players News says Ruth is “very sensitive to the nuances of the music, allowing each tune to breathe.” She employs hands-on teaching techniques which place special emphasis on playing expressively.
Wedding Workshops
Hammered dulcimer is the perfecft wedding instrument. Learn everything you need to know about performing for weddings of all sizes and locations. Ruth manages Steve and Ruth's busy wedding business, and has seen and dealt with it all!
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Guitar & Banjo
Workshops
With over 40 years experience as a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, Steve is noted for his rich guitar chords, leading patterns, and embellishments which compliment acoustic lead instruments.
Steve also teaches clawhammer banjo.
Recording, Performance, & Publishing Workshops
Steve has been teaching recording/audio production since 1997 at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, and previously worked in the recording industry in Nashville,
Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Steve & Ruth produce and engineer all of their CDs.
Steve also teaches on music copyrights and licensing at ASU.
Steve has been a professional musician for more than four decades, over 30 of those years with Ruth.
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