Notes from the VP
Hello Everyone, I had something completely different planned for this month’s Newsletter, but, Nancy and I attended a workshop in Kansas City with Duane Porterfield and I’m excited to share something else with you! If you aren’t familiar with Duane Porterfield and his beautiful mountain dulcimer playing, you should be! A quick search on Google, Facebook and YouTube will reward you with many videos of his playing and hours of enjoyment. Having him for a workshop instructor was
Jamming and Other Things
For some the thought of jamming is dreaded! For others, like Erin, this is sweet and easy. The informal definition of jamming is improvising with other musicians. So, how can we jam with others slow and fast? There is a way. I went to the Bel Aire jam a couple of weeks ago and had a really good time. Did I play every tune? No. Did I have a piece of music for every tune? No. Were the other jammers kind, fun, helpful, and welcoming? YES. I plan on going back and really learn ho
