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."
To contact Betty The Chattanooga Dulcimer Festival, June 20-22, Stay tuned for more information on up-coming events. See Butterfly Gap page for upcoming programs.
send an email or call 901-218-3501.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Butterfly Gap (Lee & Betty)
are playing at Square Beans Coffee Co. on the square in Collierville, TN August 22nd (6:00 -- 8:00 p.m.)
WOW! What a great group at the House Jam !
held on Friday night, August 1st.
This group was the largest yet. More and more people are sharing and enjoying the music.
(See Events & Photos page for snapshots)
was a huge success. Memphis was well represented with several folks attending, and our own Lee Cagle was an invited instructor. See EVENTS pages for more photos.
Lee Cagle performs at concert in Chattanooga. Hammered dulcimer champion, Steven Humphries
Betty will be teaching New Players I & II classes through Southwest TN Community College--Continuing Education
HD I: September 9, 16, 23, 30 (Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00p.m.)
HD II: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
January Gathering, Saturday, January 17th, at White Station Church of Christ on Colonial Road.
Plans are taking shape for special guest musicians to teach and play at the January Gathering! You won't want to miss out!
ANNOUNCING A NEW PLAYER TO NOVICE LEVEL Hammered Dulcimer CLASS. We will meet on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Rental instruments are available upon request.
Cost is $20/hour. Come join with several others to learn in a small group setting. Call 218-3501 for information.
REGISTER EARLY !!! You don't to miss the Memphis Dulcimer Festival & Gathering. There are workshops for all levels of players.
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
