After a full career in elementary education, Laurie Alsobrook has found a perfect blending of her two passions, teaching learners and playing the dulcimer.

Laurie has participated in a variety of festivals, online and in-person.  Festival credits include QDF, Black Mountain, Nonsuch, Dulcimer U, NGFDA, Dutchland, and Dulcimer Daze.  She also served as co-host/organizer of the Stephen Foster Digital Dulcimer Retreats.   

Laurie has been a regular contributor to the Send in the Music Virtual Jam, offering tab to the participants and serving as a song leader. She also hosts a weekly more informal zoom jam.

Digital Downloads!

What folks are saying about the NO FRILLS collections:

“This package is phenomenal. I appreciate all the work you put into compiling it. I know it’s going to help me with my strumming.” – Dee in Florida

“The response to the book was good and everyone is looking forward to making music together again. [The club] especially liked the large print, with many comments of ‘Oh good, I won’t need my reading glasses for these tunes’, myself included!” – Larry in Canada

About NO FRILLS SEGMENT on Send in the Music:

There is a NO FRILLS segment at the beginning of each Send in the Music session. To see what Jean and Laurie do with each of these fun fiddle tunes, check out the videos on the Send in the Music website. Our segment in only five minutes in length, and begins right after Pat’s opening remarks.

TUNES FROM ZOOM COLLECTIONS

Four collections of tunes from the Saturday Send in the Music virtual jam are now available! Click on each image for the table of contents. Each are available in digital download $15 – paypal.me/LaurieAlsobrook

Thank you for considering purchase of “Tunes from Zoom.” A portion of your purchase is contributed to Send in the Music.

NEW BOOK!

Holding Ukraine in our hearts – a Collection of Ukrainian Folk Tunes

Send in the Music Weekly Session

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Laurie’s 2022 Schedule…so far 🙂

Laurie’s 2021 Schedule

November 18-21, 2021 – Online Workshops NGFDA Fall Festival

November 13, 2021 – Online Workshops and Online Jam
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat, Co-Host and Instructor

October 16-21, 2021 – IN PERSON!
Black Mountain Music Festival – Beginner’s “Boot Camp” Instructor

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

May 5, 2020 – Event Postponed ’til 2021
Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival, Winston-Salem, NC

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

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

July 26-31, 2020 – Event Cancelled 😦
Dulcimer U @ WCU, Cullowhee, NC

October 7, 2020 – Virtual Workshop
Delmarva Dulcimer Group, Salisbury Maryland

October 8-11, 2020 – Event cancelled 😦
Alabama Folk School, Camp McDowell @ Nauvoo, AL

October 17-22, 2020 – Event Cancelled 😦
Black Mountain Music Festival, Black Mountain, NC

October 23-27, 2020 – Event Postponed ’til 2021
Nonsuch Annual Weekend, Denstone College, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, UK

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 

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