Dusty Strings Hammered Dulcimer Hammers Regular price $33 USD Regular price Sale price $33 USD Unit price / per . It truly is a family business, but the Dusty family is much bigger than just blood relatives. I love the supportive community at Swallow Hill. As CEO he is responsible for the long-term growth and development of Swallow Hills finances, team, programs, governance, partnerships, and profile. Jen loves hiking, eggs, yoga, in-season tomatoes, community, dreams, and cheese. I taught outreach for a while before COVID hit. She graduated UNC Asheville with a degree in Music Business. I came to songwriting early. See Davidsclasses here and his private lessons here. Collings. After teaching abroad in China and Honduras, Michael moved to Denver to pursue music. This app needs Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatibility. . Spending a year and more than a hundred hours planning the annual Beat the Reaper Concert to celebrate his birthday, playing the show, and listening to the recording. He teaches World hand drums, such as congas, djembe, cajon, drum kit, and various percussion instruments from many ethnic musics. As a performer, LaDamion has a passion for singing gospel, jazz and funk. Wooden hammers for the American Hammered Dulcimer. As a teacher, he likes to focus on developing a firm understanding of rhythm, harmony, and how the instrument itself works. Thats a big commitment to put on paper. As a teacher, I focus on acoustic folk and blues music, but I teach other genres including bluegrass, rock, and country. What is your favorite thing about Swallow Hill, or your favorite Swallow Hill memory? Blued Zither Pin. Teaching style: The objective is for students to have skills and tools to play music with others. In folk ensembles, she has played in the Denver area, at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, the Old Town School in Chicago, and in Kerrville, Texas. Solid cherry, with dovetail slides and wooden adjustment knobs. Amy Lyn Howard originally hails from Rochester, NH. She is also a student at the University of Denver. After receiving her Bachelors degree in Music Business, she started seeking out opportunities in Denvers music industry and came across Swallow Hill. As he dove deeper into music, he realized his calling was teaching other people what he had learned along the way. (More on Dulcimer #1 here.). Outside of work, you can find her at a concert, the most fly-on-the-wall restaurants, or at home cooking soup and listening to the hottest tunes. *** John McCutcheon~The Wind That Shakes The Barley~Hammer Dulcimer Music Also for those who perform in musical theater shows or with their band/vocal group on stage. San Antonio, TX | BA in Music | University of Hartford | yoga + hiking enthusiast | Bassist for The Council. Swallow Hill feels like an organization that is truly committed to their mission and puts energy towards improving the health of our Colorado community through access to the arts. What is your favorite thing about Swallow Hill, or your favorite Swallow Hill memory? What is your favorite thing about Swallow Hill, or your favorite Swallow Hill memory? Originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, David became a Denverite in 2003 and has called the DU area home since then. Patty is also a part time musician and has called Swallow Hill Music her unofficial home away from home. She transitioned into the art world and managed a gallery in Sausalito, California for seven years. Now for me, bagpipes are a novelty, but its a lot of fun to play, comes with IAA & audiobus so it shows up in a prog rock tune I did and adds a terrific element. Lily manages all Swallow Hill Music membership related duties, donations, and development centered events. 14 watchers Originally from Arvada, Casey began playing guitar at age 11. This pair of heart shaped wooden dulcimer hammers is made from light and dark hardwoods. First Concert: Van Halen 1979, Balch Fieldhouse, Boulder. See Jensclasses here and her private lessons here. 1, In the Hall of the Mountain King' By Edvard Grieg, Favorite Denver/Colorado hangout? We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! What song could you listen to all day?