Classes

The dulcimer class far exceeded my greatest hopes.  It was a wonderful week.  My friends and family who’ve heard my limited repertoire up to this point are fascinated by what I’ve learned.  Thanks for everything!   —–Alice Williams, Alabama

Hammered Dulcimer Classes        Autoharp Classes

Left: The Southern Belles Autoharp Class front: Karen Daniels, Lucille Reilly, Laurie Searle back: Jeanette Sheeran, Carole Outwater, Anne Martin, Laurie Simpson, Jennifer Cordier

Right: Carole Outwater devises a new harmony for “Little Liza Jane” in a “pull-away” moment during The Southern Belles Autoharp Class.
Any of the topics offered on the Workshops page can be extended into full-blown classes lasting three to five days.  Click on the following links to see just the beginning of many possibilities!

Why wait for a folk-music venue to come up with the subject you and your friends are itching to explore in a class setting?  As “The Southern Belles” pictured on this page well know, simply “roll your own” class in your locale!  Pick a time convenient for you and 5-7 others who share your interest and a meeting place, then work out the cost per person based on all expenses.  With at least six months’ lead time, you can often have the time of your choice.  Top off each class experience with a house concert (or larger) presented by yours truly (hey, invite your friends!), and you’ve got a mountaintop experience to carry with you for years to come.

For more class comments, click here.

Five-day classes are ideal for summer-school settings and any time of the year.  If you can’t wait until the next round of summer classes comes around, just “roll your own” class, as The Southern Belles (pictured above) did for an unforgettable time that fit into everyone’s schedules.  Each day is structured with set hours and a daily schedule.  (Usually 9am-4pm with an hour for lunch.)   What happens in between is flexible: we mostly meet together, everyone  gets “pull-away” time to practice on his/her own, and I meet with students individually for private coaching as the need arises.

 At the end of the Southern Belles class, we took time out from the music to make herbal sachets to take home.

All participants receive a questionnaire to fill out and return well before class begins so I can tailor the class to fit your needs.  Any number of topics are possible, so dream high!  I can teach most anything and am always eager to explore new territory, especially in the upper echelons of playing.  For starters, click on your instrument of choice below to view a few suggestions, then dream about what else you’d like to study.  See the Workshops page for ideas, too.  To arrange for a class in your locale, contact me.

Hammered Dulcimer Classes        Autoharp Classes

Comments From Class Students

Thanks again for the many hours of preparation you spent on our class, for your energy and passion for music, and for your willingness to share your skills and knowledge with us.    –autoharpist Jennifer Cordier, Georgia

Lucille went far and beyond the call of duty to help us learn as much as possible…even spent time in the evenings to help us learn everything we could.  She was fantastic, Grade: A+.   —Craig Harrel, 2008 Mountain Laurel Autoharp Champion and International Autoharp Champion, Texas

Classical to folk, Lucille Reilly is master.  I learned how to really listen to music.   –autoharpist Bruce Hoffman, New York

I really feel I benefited from the [autoharp arranging workshop] sessions…I’m already looking at my music expression in a different way, and for that I’m truly thankful.   –autoharpist Kay Stivers, Colorado

Hammered Dulcimer Classes

Or what ideas for topics have you? Contact me and feel free to dream high!

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Autoharp Classes

February 25-28, 2024!  Phoenix, Arizona:  The 2023 Phoenix Autoharp Retreat features Swing Picking: A Jamming Odyssey, presented by yours truly!

Find out everything about the 2023 Retreat here, including the description, the music we will jam to, a registration form to fill out and send in, and more.

And Here Are Some Autoharp Class Ideas (to be taught anywhere at any time!)

Or what class ideas have you? Contact me to dream high!

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