After a full career in elementary education, Laurie Alsobrook has found a perfect blending of her two passions, teaching learners and playing the dulcimer.
In 2020, Laurie’s instruction turned virtual: NGFDA 2020, Nonsuch 2021, Dutchland 2020 and 2021, QDF 3.0, 4.0, and the upcoming 5.0. With David Beede, she is the co-director the Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat in 2020 and 2021. Laurie will also be an instructor at the upcoming NGFDA in November.
In-person festival instructional credits include the advancing beginner track at Dulcimer U, the beginner track at Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, the Beginners Boot-Camp at Black Mountain in October, and the August Dulcimer Daze in Vermont.
Known as an enthusiastic and engaging teacher, one student at QDF 4.0 wrote, “I was fully engaged for the full hour – you kept my gears working on multiple levels.”
An avid jammer, Laurie hosts a weekly Friday afternoon Zoom-Jam and is a weekly song leader for another virtual jam session, Send in the Music, every Saturday. Laurie is known as an enthusiastic and engaging teacher and jam leader.
Send in the Music Virtual Jam – Every Saturday!
The Send in the Music Virtual Jam theme for Saturday, September 18 is feels like there’s a bit of Autumn in the air – “Sweaters, Apples, Leaves, & Stuff.” I have two songs to fit the theme – both entitled “Autumn Waltz.” (Stephen Foster, 1846 and Bill Staines, 2005) Can’t wait to see what other song leaders think up with the idea of Sweaters, Apples, Leaves & Stuff…AND as always, can’t wait to see who our Mystery Guest will be!
Digital Downloads are now available!
Complete with tips, tricks, and 33 tunes!
Available in digital download $15*
paypal.me/LaurieAlsobrook
Although the tab is written in a very simple format, it can be used by all levels as a springboard for working on strum rhythms as well as experimenting with adding chords on your own.
Complete with tips, tricks, and 26 tunes!
Available in digital download $15*
paypal.me/LaurieAlsobrook
Although the tab is written in a very simple format, it can be used by all levels as a springboard for working on strum rhythms as well as experimenting with adding chords on your own.
* How do I purchase a download with PayPal?
PayPal notifies me as soon as a payment is made. 🙂 After that, I’ll send the selected download to your email address. Please indicate which download you are selecting when you make the purchase. THANK YOU!
Laurie’s 2021 Schedule
Upcoming in 2021
October 16-21, 2021 – IN PERSON!
Black Mountain Music Festival – Beginner’s “Boot Camp” Instructor
November 13, 2021 – Online Workshops and Online Jam
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, Co-Host and Instructor
November 18-21, 2021 – Online Workshops NGFDA Fall Festival – Instructor
Previous Events in 2021:
October 7-10, 2021 – Online Workshops
QuaranTune Virtual Dulcimer Festival 5.0 – Instructor
August 13-15, 2021 – IN PERSON!
August Dulcimer Daze – Instructor
July 9-10, 2021 – Online Workshops
Dutchland Dulcimer Festival – Instructor
June 4-6, 2021 – Online Workshops
QuaranTune Virtual Dulcimer Festival 4.0 – Instructor
March 24, 2021 – Private Online Workshop
The Villages, Florida
March 20-21, 2021 – Online Workshops
Nonsuch Spring Fling – Instructor
With Anne Lough, Tania Olpand, and Rob Brereton, Laurie is “going to” UK for the Annual Nonsuch Spring Fling.
February 5-7, 2021 – Online Workshops
QuaranTune Virtual Dulcimer Festival 3.0 – Instructor
January 7-9, 2021 – Cancelled
Dulcimer U Winter Weekend, Lake Junaluska, NC – Instructor
Laurie’s 2020 Schedule
February 7-8, 2020
Florida Acoustic Winter Gathering, Mount Dora, FL – Instructor
May 5, 2020 – Event Postponed ’til 2021
Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival, Winston-Salem, NC – Instructor
May 29-31, 2020 – Event Postponed ’til 2021
Florida Folk Festival, White Springs, FL – Workshop/Jam Leader
June 8-12, 2020 – Virtual Festival – ZOOM Workshops
Sandy’s MusicGirls Scholarship Camp, Lake Wales, FL – Instructor
June 19-20, 2020 Cancelled 😦
Sky Valley Dulcimer Retreat, Sky Valley Georgia – Host
July 10-11, 2020 – Virtual Festival – ZOOM Workshops
Dutchland Dulcimer Festival, Lancaster, PA – Instructor
July 26-31, 2020 – Event Cancelled 😦
Dulcimer U @ WCU, Cullowhee, NC – Instructor
October 7, 2020 – Virtual Workshop Instructor
Delmarva Dulcimer Group, Salisbury Maryland
October 8-11, 2020 – Event cancelled 😦
Alabama Folk School, Camp McDowell @ Nauvoo, AL – Mini-Class Instructor
October 17-22, 2020 – Event Cancelled 😦
Black Mountain Music Festival, Black Mountain, NC – Instructor
October 23-27, 2020 – Event Postponed ’til 2021
Nonsuch Annual Weekend, Denstone College, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, UK – Instructor
November 13-14, 2020 – Online Workshops and Online Jam
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, Co-Director and Instructor
November 19-21, 2020 – Online Workshops
NGFDA Virtual Fall Festival – Instructor
NGFDA-Alsobrook Workshops
Workshop Suggestions:
I am willing to come to your club! Here is a list of a few of my fun theme-based workshops. In addition to the fun collection of songs, the workshop participant will receive specific instruction on use of chord/melody playing, using a capo, and using a variety of techniques to smooth out playing. Content within each workshop offering may be modified for the level needed.
PLEASE CONTACT alsobrooklp@gmail.com for a complete list of available workshops.
And finally…”The Dulcimer Petting Zoo”
Bringing the dulcimer to you!
Dulcimer discovery at Florida Folk Festival!
CONTACT: alsobrooklp@gmail.com
Previous years: Laurie’s 2019 Schedule:
January 3-6, 2019
Dulcimer U Winter Weekend, Lake Junaluska, NC – Instructor
March 8-10, 2019
Will McLean Music Festival, Sertoma, FL – Jam leader, Youth Instructor
April 6-7, 2019
Barberville Spring Frolic, Barberville, FL – Workshop and Jam leader
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Pioneer Days, High Springs, FL – Performance with Bob and Kay Evans
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
The Villages – Private Workshop and Concert
May 25-26, 2019
Florida Folk Festival, White Springs, FL – Dulcimer Jam and Dulcimer Petting Zoo
June 9-14, 2019
Sandy’s MusicGirl Camp, Lake Wales, FL – Instructor
July 21-26, 2019
Dulcimer U @ WCU, Cullowhee, NC – Instructor for the Advancing Beginner
August 16-17, 2019
PAMfest, Peacham, VT – Workshop and Jam Leader
September 28, 2019
Sunshine State Dulcimer Gathering, Geneva, FL – Workshop and Jam Leader
October 10-13, 2019
Alabama Folk School @ Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, AL – Mini-Class Instructor
November 2-3, 2019
Barberville Fall Jamboree, Barberville, FL – Workshop and Jam Leader
November 8-9, 2019
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, White Springs, FL – Instructor and Jam Leader
December 15, 2019
Melrose Tour of Homes – Performed with Kay & Bob Evans and Faye Wonnacott
Laurie, I enjoyed the Jam last night, my first time, I’m newby, just a little overwheming, but I just need more practice.
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Ms Alsobrook
I sent you a payment by PayPal of $15.00
For a copy of your book
“no frills”
Tannie Ellison
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Thanks Tannie!
Hope you are enjoying the easy tab!
Laurie
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