The Appalachian dulcimer is the easiest stringed instrument to play. Beginners learn to play dozens of familiar songs, alternate tunings, and other advanced techniques. Students must bring dulcimers.

Program in association with Cedar Lakes Crafts Center, embracing timeless crafts in tranquil Appalachia.

Ripley

Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of the Ohio River Valley in the western part of the state, the county seat of Ripley features a historic downtown and theater and easy access to nearby areas of natural beauty, abundant wildlife and hiking trails.

Road Scholar Instructors

Heidi Muller Heidi Muller is an award-winning singer-songwriter, mountain dulcimer player and guitarist. She has taught dulcimer workshops for more than 20 years, and has performed and taught at folk music festivals from coast to coast. She has recorded six CDs including "Seeing Things" with multi-instrumentalist Bob Webb, and has written several dulcimer songbooks. Heidi also edited a book of oral histories and songs from her community work in Big Ugly Creek, W.V. titled "Patchwork Dreams."