Betty Dawson,
Hammered Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimers
Instruction and performances on Hammered Dulcimer in Memphis, Tennessee
BETTY DAWSON has played the hammered dulcimer for 14 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."
William Merrill
To contact Betty Get your reservations in for the Chattanooga Dulcimer Festival,
send an email or call 901-218-3501.
House Jam ! A Fun Time !
Even on a holiday weekend, folks love to play music. The May 23rd House Jam was
enjoyed by all in attendance. The guitarists really added a lot to the fun.
June 20-22. See www.dpnews.com for details.
Stay tuned for more information to come on Memphis area workshops in August, and the January Gathering! Plans are taking shape for special guest musicians to teach and play. You won't want to miss out!
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
