Thanks for listening Ken! And also for being one of the first people we spoke to for our podcast. For those who may not know, Ken spoke with us about the scheitholt in episode 3 .  :-)

Joellen is a treasure. I will enjoy listening to her. Thank you for continuing these podcasts.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 35
The Dulcimer Adventures of Joellen Lapidus

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In this episode we feature innovative dulcimer player, teacher, and builder Joellen Lapidus. Her dulcimers are simply the most unique and beautiful dulcimers ever built. Equally impressive is Joellen’s rhythmically sophisticated dulcimer playing.

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We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/035.html

Thanks for listening! :-)

Hi Dean,

Really glad you and your wife could come, it was great to meet you! We had a blast ... yes, we could have played longer.  :-) It was really special having both Aaron O'Rourke and Joellen Lapidus there.

Look forward to seeing you again ... let us know when you're in Portland.

Patricia

Hi Patricia! 

Joellen introduced you and Wayne to my wife and me at the Hollywood Monday night.  I had returned home Saturday from the Menucha Dulcimer Festival where I learned from Joellen that you were presenting your Wonderful(!) film plus a concert from Joellen and Aaron.

My wife was delighted to make the drive to see and hear the magic. 

We were not disappointed - well maybe a little: the concert could have been another three or four hours!  :D  

Thanks for making a lasting tribute to this magical instrument and community.

Dean

Sweet!  :-)

Before Heidi & Bob moved west, I was fortunate to get to hear them in Lancaster OH!  

I agree Dusty ... Heidi and Bob's music is wonderful. Lucky you that you got to hear them in such an intimate venue. Bob's cello together with Heidi's dulcimer is an incredible combination.

I can't wait to finish up some work so I can take the time to listen to the new podcast.

We had Heidi and Bob out here in Sacramento several months ago for a dulcimer workshop and house concert.  We must have had about 30 guests for the concert, all packed into a private home sitting on rented chairs.  I can't say we were comfortable, but the music transported us to a place of sweet harmony.  I love that electric dulcimer/cello thing that Bob plays.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 34
Heidi Muller and Bob Webb: Music with a Purpose

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In this episode we feature the music and musical journey of life partners Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. Heidi and Bob are multi-instrumentalists who play original and traditional tunes. They blend each other’s influences that reach from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast can be found on most podcast apps.
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Don't use a podcast app or iTunes? You can listen to all the podcast episodes directly on our website:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/034.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 33
An Irish Music Special

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In this episode we’re playing music from Ireland, all on the mountain dulcimer, of course. With music from dulcimer players Carol Walker, Aubrey Atwater, Neal Hellman, Jonathan Dowell, Mark Gilston, Linda Brockinton, Gary Gallier, Molly McCormack, Lorinda Jones, and Larry and Elaine Conger.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast can be found on most podcast apps.
Here's the link to Hearts of the Dulcimer on iTunes:  http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast

Don't use a podcast app or iTunes? You can listen to all the podcast episodes directly on our website:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/033.html

😎 Thanks for listening and your support Dusty!

Patricia and Wayne are the coolest kids in school! 

Thanks for your warm comments and we very much appreciate your ongoing support. :-)

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 32
The Legendary Howie Mitchell

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In this episode, we present the stories and music of Howie Mitchell. An innovator of dulcimer building and playing in the 1950s and 60s, Howie is credited with spreading the idea of the 6 and half fret, the DAD Mixolydian tuning, and the chord melody style of playing dulcimer starting in the late 1950s. All three of these ideas caught on in the dulcimer world and for many players is the standard way of playing dulcimer.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast can be found on most podcast apps.
Here's the link to Hearts of the Dulcimer on iTunes:  http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast

Don't use a podcast app or iTunes? You can listen to all the podcast episodes directly on our website:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/032.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 31
The Winter Holiday Dulcimer 2017

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Celebrate the winter season with wintry seasonal music by dulcimer players John and Karen Keane, Christine Shoemaker, Stephen Seifert, Wendy Songe, Jessica Comeau, Holly Tannen, and Heidi Muller and Bob Webb.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast can be found on most podcast apps.
Here's the link to Hearts of the Dulcimer on iTunes:  http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast

Don't use a podcast app or iTunes? You can listen to all the podcast episodes directly on our website:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/031.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 29
The Driven Wendy Songe

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In this episode we feature dulcimer player Wendy Songe who is an award winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, performer, teacher, and nationally touring musician.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast can be found on most podcast apps.
Here's the link to Hearts of the Dulcimer on iTunes:  http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast

Don't use a podcast app or iTunes? You can listen to all the podcast episodes directly on our website:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/029.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 28
A Conversation with Judy Collins

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We spoke with legendary award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins about her good friend Richard Fariña. We also explored the importance of Judy Collins’ Fifth Album in introducing the dulcimer in the mid-1960s. With additional commentary by Neal Hellman and readings from Richard Fariña’s cousin Omar Lugones.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast can be found on most podcast apps.
Here's the link to Hearts of the Dulcimer on iTunes: http://bit.ly/hotdpodcast

Don't use a podcast app or iTunes? You can listen to all the podcast episodes directly on our website: http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

We also have a resource page for every episode, where you can find photos, videos, and song lists. Here's the resource page for this episode:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/028.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 27
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas

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Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas is an annual adult music camp held over the July 4th week and is devoted to learning the mountain dulcimer. This episode is about our experience at the camp with interviews and music from the festival instructors and attendees. Featuring Heidi Muller, Bob Webb, Stephen Seifert, Aaron O’Rourke, Rob Brereton, and the 2017 attendees.

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We're kicking off the beginning of our third year of the Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast:

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 26 
Mark Gilston: The Transcontinental Dulcimer

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From the Balkans to Scandinavia to the UK and the US, Mark Gilston, the first place winner of the 2016 National Mountain Dulcimer Championship, tells us stories behind the tunes he plays.

Listen to the episode, see photos, videos, and more:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/026.html