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.
Laurie’s upcoming QDF 7.0 Workshops:
Break out of the Jam Rut! – Level 2 Do you play jam tunes the same way every time? This workshop can help you break out of that rut. Join me to learn some easy techniques that can add interest to the basic versions of our favorite jam tunes.
FRIDAY – SESSION 5
Holding Ukraine in Our Hearts – Level 2 This workshop offers three Ukrainian folk songs to teach us about the beauty and strength of these people who are suffering so much right now. Included in this workshop is the lovely “Peace in the Family,” not only a beautiful song, but also a great way to learn the simplicity of using two finger chords.
FRIDAY SESSION 6
Let’s Play Some Lovely Tunes – Level 3 Two lyrical gems by Arlene Faith, “East of River Shannon” and “River of Dreams,” will be presented. In addition to learning the tunes, we will explore techniques that can make special songs such as these, sound smooth, sweet, and particularly lovely.
SATURDAY – SESSION 6
Songs from Taize – Level 4 Originally from a monastery in France, these peaceful, meditative songs can enhance any worship service OR simply be enjoyed at any time. Short songs, repeated again and again, give a meditative feeling. This workshop will include songs of the Taize tradition: “Laudate Dominum,” “Confitemini Domino,” and more. In addition to DAD, we will also use DGD and DAC tunings; bring a capo, too.
SATURDAY – SESSION 7
Digital Downloads are now available!
Thank you for considering purchase of one of these digital downloads! A portion of your purchase is contributed to Send in the Music.
* When using PayPal, please select SEND and write either “No Frills Jam” or “No Frills Gospel” or “Tunes from Zoom” 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.
And again, thank you!
Complete with tips, tricks, and 36 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.
“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
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.
NEW!
A Collection of Rounds from A to Z
That’s right, from Alleluia to Zum Gali! This collection of twenty-seven rounds and canons is available for digital download. What is included? Find out here!
Available in digital download $15*
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NEW!
This collection features all of Laurie’s tunes from Send in the Music sessions during September, October, and November. A total of twenty-three great tunes are arranged by theme.
Thank you for considering purchase of “Tunes from Zoom.” A portion of your purchase is contributed to Send in the Music.
Available in digital download $15*
paypal.me/LaurieAlsobrook
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
Send in the Music Weekly Session
The theme for Saturday, May 21 is “Good Love.” Here’s a good one, “Wondrous Love.”
Weekly videos for the Saturday Send in the Music Virtual Jam may be found here.
Laurie’s 2022 Schedule…so far 🙂
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
Virtual? Live? TBD! Mark the date anyway 🙂
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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