Betty Dawson,
Hammered Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimers
Instruction and performances on Hammered Dulcimer in Memphis, Tennessee
BETTY DAWSON has played the hammered dulcimer for 15 years. She took lessons in Kentucky, and was an active member of the Louisville Dulcimer Society, where she learned many of the old standards, led jam sessions and enjoyed playing gigs with LDS, especially for the Kentucky Derby attendees. Since moving back home to Memphis, Betty now teaches hammered dulcimer in the Memphis area and has teamed up with Lee Cagle on mountain dulcimer to form the dulcimer duo, "Butterfly Gap." Betty is active in jam sessions and folk events in the area and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Committee for The Memphis Dulcimer Gathering, Inc.
Betty is also an authorized dealer for Master Works Hammered Dulcimers and accessories in the Mid-South region.
"There is nothing so much like prayer than music is."
To contact Betty This group has grown, with many different stringed instruments being played! More and more people are sharing and enjoying the music. Stay tuned for more information on up-coming events. See Butterfly Gap page for upcoming programs.
send an email or call 901-218-3501.
Another House Jam scheduled. . . !
for Friday night, JUNE 26th. 7:00 p.m.
You don't have to play "well" to join in. "Air dulcimer" is welcome! Bring a finger food snack and learn new tunes.
Call Betty at 218-3501 for directions
MARK YOUR CALENDAR... September Gathering. Check Lee's website for full schedule and registration information... www.leecagledulcimers.com
Hammered Dulcimer lessons are now being scheduled on Monday afternoons/evenings twice a month. We meet on 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Rental instruments are available upon request. Cost is $40/hour for private lesson, or $25 for group lesson. Call 218-3501 for information.
Are you interested in learning to
play the Mountain Dulcimer?
Lee Cagle offers a variety of group and private
lessons in the Memphis area,
as well as instruction books, CDs and tablature.
Visit www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com.
"Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life."
Berthold Auerbach
