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 on the hammered dulcimer.
Neal Walters of Dulcimer Players News says
"Ruth's hammered dulcimer playing is mature, confident and very sensitive to the nuances of the music, allowing each tune to breathe."
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 for 12 years 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. He has been a professional musician for four decades.
Other Music Workshops
Steve has a Master's degree in Appalachian Studies from Appalachian State University, with a concentration in Appalachian music and folklife.
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