Barely a week to go until Dulcimer Day festival

It's exciting to see the registrations come in from towns throughout WI and MN and some new and returning names. There will be ample opportunity to learn more about these wonderful instruments and to learn from other players, too. Every instructor has their own style and we all learn at our own pace. The more songs and tunes we find out about then we might want to give them a try, too.
Thanks to those coming out to the library dulcimer classes. There was a great turnout in Grand Marais. I will still be teaching the free beginner classes coming up in Virginia, Gilbert and Grand Rapids over the next couple weeks. I provide the instruments.
I have stocked up on some new instruments for sale - more mountain dulcimers - more McSpaddens and a couple from Musicmakers. I also will now have Cajon drums - just sit and tap. Oh yeah, and I will have some basic ukuleles.
I'm playing music tomorrow night at the Humane Society of Douglas County fundraiser. Many of us love instruments but also love pets. So many pets need homes. I've taught biology for years and I am naturally curious about many things. I also am recognizing the importance of what nonprofits do in the community and the difference we all make - with buying from local businesses, volunteering in your community, and even visiting with your neighbors. Music gives us a tool for meeting people, for giving, and if you're in the Northland stop by a pick up a new instrument, or even a kit, and some new songbooks. I have a variety of instruments in stock. I also have a new 16/15 Songbird hammered dulcimer in stock for those wanting a very affordable, larger instrument. Share some music today. Hope to see a bunch of you May 7. If anyone has any items they may wish to donate as small prizes for the day let me know.