Course Instructor Delaine Sapp

This class is for players who are able to read tablature and play tunes with 3 finger chords. Participants must also be familiar with use of a capo and have the ability to retune when needed. Presented tunes may vary in difficulty but taught tunes will be a variety of both slow, melodic  and quick tunes, such as jigs and reels. Requirements include: dulcimer, pick, music stand, 3 ring binder, pen, highlighter, tuner, capo.

A retired Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Delaine Sapp has been involved in instrumental music performance and instruction all her life. She has performed in international venues and received awards for her skill with several instruments and styles of music. Her earliest venture into the music arts was the clarinet which led her to bagpipe bands and ultimately to the piano, the ukulele, penny whistle and the mountain dulcimer. Her passion for music includes composing and arranging and helping others pursue their musical journeys.