If it was not for the encouragement that I received from family, friends, and musicians, I would have quit the hammered dulcimer many years ago. The encouraging comments from those who recognized my talent was enough to keep me from quitting. Additionally, I didn’t get the 1st place trophy at Winfield in one attempt. It […]
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How well in tune are you to your yourself? Many of you are saying, “I thought it was dulcimer was supposed to be in tune to my Korg!” Well, you’re right. But, that’s not the motive of this accumulation of 888 English words. Allow me to begin… You’re lost and driving your car down the
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Joshua Messick, now 23 years old, has played hammered dulcimer for more than half his life. He took second place in the Texas State Competition when he was 10. Josh, helped along the way with lessons from Peggy Carter, went on to win the Winfield National Championship in 2003. Joshua’s latest project features quite a
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