In July, 2023, I was a featured performer and instructor at NWAG near Seattle, WA. It was held in a beautiful mountain retreat surrounded by towering evergreen trees. The NWAG staff were wonderful and attendees were lovely and talented folks who love the autoharp. I taught workshops on musical modes, jug band tunes, beginner...
California Autoharp Gathering
In May, 2022, I was a featured performer at the California Autoharp Gathering near Fresno, CA. The theme for the Gathering was Folk Music. I taught three one-hour workshops on the topics of beginner technique, Bob Dyan tunes, and Judy Collins & Joan Baez tunes. Also, I gave an evening concert singing and playing...
International Autoharp Competition
I’m practicing diligently on my tunes for the International Autoharp Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. I competed in 2023 and I made the Finals again and was very proud of my arrangements and performances of St. Louis Blues, Crazy, Someone to Watch Over Me, and Nobody Knows You When You’re...
Buckeye Dulcimer Festival
In 2023, I taught the autoharp section at the Buckeye Dulcimer Fesitval in Ashley ,Ohio which was originally planned for April, 2020, but due to the pandemic, it was postponed until April, 2021, then 2022, then 2023. This section is oriented towards the experienced beginner and the intermediate level player and will consist of...