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 Dulcimer Retreats, digital and in-person events.
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!
NO FRILLS COLLECTIONS
All digital download are $15
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NO FRILLS, Gospel Edition – These Gospel tunes are often played in jam sessions! Although the tab included in this collection 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.
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
Find “No Frills” videos weekly at the Send in the Music Virtual Jam. Also, these videos are collected in one place on YouTube! Play along with Jean and Laurie and please subscribe!
* When using PayPal, please select SEND and write the TITLE of the collection in the notes. PayPal then notifies me and I will send the download to you using the email address that you have provided to PayPal. (Please be sure to provide your email address! 🙂
And again, thank you
Tunes from ZOOM Collections
SIX collections of tunes from the Saturday Send in the Music virtual jam are now available in digital download $15
Thank you for considering purchase of one of these digital downloads! A portion of your purchase is contributed to Send in the Music.
Find more great “Tunes from Zoom” Collections by my friends and fellow song leaders at Send in the Music:
- Carolyn Brodginski
- Carol Crocker
- Shawn McCurdy
- Kay Evans
- Jan Cormie
Thank you for considering purchase of “Tunes from Zoom.” A portion of your purchase is contributed to Send in the Music to help with operating expenses.
There’s more!
ALL Digital download are $15
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And more…
Contributing to those in need!
“Holding Ukraine in our hearts” – a Collection of Ukrainian Folk Tunes
Proceeds from sales of this book of Ukrainian Folk Songs are contributed to Ukrainian relief efforts.
Digital download $15*
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Click here for table of contents
Laurie’s 2023 Schedule
Join me for my Dulcimoon workshop based on Jean Ritchie’s autobiographical Singing Family of the Cumberlands!
“Recollections in Song and Story” Saturday, 1/14/23, 12-2:15pm.
Four workshops at QDF 9.0!
- FRI session 2 – “My Darling” – Level 3
- FRI session 4 – “Songs of Taize” – Level 4
- FRI session 6 – “Shape-O-Rama” – Level 2
- SAT session 3 – “No Frills” – Level 1
Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
February 9-11, 2023
A concert at Winding River Music at the Park – Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown, FL on Saturday, February 25 with Ellen Stahl on Clawhammer Banjo. A dulcimer petting zoo and workshop completed the afternoon.
A concert for the Foundation for the Promotion of Music at the Thomas Center in Gainesville, Florida on Sunday, February 26 with Eli Trash and Virginia Carr.
A very busy January and February 2023
More to come in 2023…stay tuned!!
Laurie’s 2022 Schedule
QuaranTUNE 6.0
February 3-6, 2022
Virtual Dulcimer Festival
Excited to be on board again!
Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
February 10-12, 2022
IN PERSON, in Mount Dora, Florida
https://centralfloridadulcimerfestival.com/
CANCELLED 😦
Barberville Spring Frolic
April 2-3, 2022
- Dulcimer Workshops
- Dulcimer Jam Sessions
Gamble Rogers Music Festival
May 8 – Dulcimer Petting Zoo!
Florida Folk Festival
Always Memorial Day Weekend!
May 27-29, 2022
- Dulcimer Petting Zoo – 6 time slots!
- Dulcimer Jam Session
- Dulcimer Workshop
Sandy’s Music Girl Camp
Lake Wales, Florida
- June 8-10 – Junior Girls
- June 13-15 – Senior Girls
Dulcimer U
July 24-29
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Alabama Folk School
October 6-9, 2022
IN PERSON, in Nauvoo, AL
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat
November 11-13, 2022
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
- Laurie Alsobrook
- David Beede
- Carolyn Brodginski
- Carol Crocker
- Sam Edelston
- Gary Gallier
- Guy George
- Karen Mueller
- Grant Olson
- Stephen Seifert
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
Melrose Dulcimers 
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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