ABOUT

Me

A Mountain Dulcimer Enthusiast
 

My mountain dulcimer journey began in 2016 when my mother-in-law, Connie Emmons, and her sister, Marge Hammaker, introduced me to the instrument. It did not take long for me to fall in love with the instrument and I quickly began to learn all I could about it and how to play it. I play almost every day.
 

One of my goals is to bring more modern music to the instrument. I have several arrangements available on this website and there are many more to come.

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My entire professional career has been in the technology sector and it continues to this day. 

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I live in Southwest Florida with my wife, Michelle, along with our dog and two cats.
 

Special Acknowledgements:

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I want to thank the following people for helping me along my musical journey.

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Frank Dennis: I would not be half the player I am today without Frank’s early guidance and teaching. I am forever indebted to him for sharing is knowledge and his friendship.

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Larry Conger, Bing Futch, & Stephen Seifert for your dulcimer lessons and guidance.

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James McAnulty: After I struggled along with sub-par instruments, James built me a fantastic, high-quality dulcimer that I still play on a daily basis.

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My Family: For encouraging me along this musical journey and supporting me when I sometimes grow frustrated at my lack of progress.

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