Hammered Dulcimer Workshop
Introduction to the Hammered Dulcimer.
Lisa Ferguson, expert Hammered Dulcimer Player, will cover the basics about the hammered dulcimer: how it’s laid out, how to hold the hammers, and how to play a scale.
Lisa will give a short overview about tunings, and show us how to play a simple tune. Lisa has many suggestions for available references, both via books and online.
We are excited for Lisa to share her knowledge of this beautiful instrument, and hopefully spark interest for a Dulcimer Group/Club!
There are three hammered dulcimers at the Folk School for use, and Lisa plans on bringing a couple she owns. We will be hands-on at this workshop -- get ready to learn & play!
Spotlight Session: Gathering + OPEN MIC for Young Artists
Spotlight Sessions Open Mic is shining a light on young artists. These sessions are geared towards high school & college aged artists.
OPEN MIC:
2 songs maximum, acoustic preferred unless you bring your own gear.
Performers should bring their own instruments, however we do have a piano in house.
ORIGINAL SONGS open mic
Hosted by Jack Williams (Original Songs Only)
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Hammered Dulcimer Workshop
Introduction to the Hammered Dulcimer.
Lisa Ferguson, expert Hammered Dulcimer Player, will cover the basics about the hammered dulcimer: how it’s laid out, how to hold the hammers, and how to play a scale.
Lisa will give a short overview about tunings, and show us how to play a simple tune. Lisa has many suggestions for available references, both via books and online.
We are excited for Lisa to share her knowledge of this beautiful instrument, and hopefully spark interest for a Dulcimer Group/Club!
There are three hammered dulcimers at the Folk School for use, and Lisa plans on bringing a couple she owns. We will be hands-on at this workshop -- get ready to learn & play!
Songwriting Workshop
First Friday Songwriting Workshop
Hosted by Chris Goering, Jen Hajj, and Lee Haight
Join us—Jen, Lee, and Chris—from 10am-Noon each first Friday of the month for an opportunity to work on your song and contribute to the community of songwriters in northwest Arkansas. Attendees will bring one song to share for feedback and participate in the conversations around other participants’ original songs. Any genres/instruments welcome — All songwriters welcome.
due to space and time constraints, attendees must register.
Any questions can be directed to Chris: chrisgoering@gmail.com
Spotlight Session: Gathering + OPEN MIC for Young Artists
Spotlight Sessions Open Mic is shining a light on young artists. These sessions will open with a social hour geared towards high school & college aged artists who are seeking to expand their skills.
Social Hour: 5:30p-6pm
Music 6-8pm
2 songs maximum, acoustic preferred unless you bring your own gear.
Performers should bring their own instruments, however we do have a piano in house as well as a lending library with several instruments you may want to explore.
ORIGINAL SONGS OPEN MIC
Hosted by Jack Williams (Original Songs Only)
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Love Songs + Dessert, with Sons of Otis Malone
You are in for a treat this Valentine’s Night. Sons of Otis Malone will present a collection of carefully curated songs guaranteed to bring you closer to the one you want to be close to.
Tickets include a table for two with special dessert, votives, and flower arrangements.
All you'll need to bring is your own beverage of choice.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR TICKETS
DISCLAIMER: all the Sons are taken :)