J Michael Pope
Master Teacher • Musician
Durham NC   919.423.3754
Private Dulcimer Lessons
for 40 Years.
All Ages • All Levels • All Styles
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Hammered Dulcimer
Appalachian/Fretted Dulcimer
Hammered Dulcimer
This is a truly ancient instrument. Michael teaches many styles of music for the
hammered dulcimer, as well as techniques for rhythm and hammering. Michael also
teaches arranging for this instrument in accompaniment and contrapuntal style.
Dulcimer means sweet song, and this instrument as well as the fretted version,
certainly do justice to this name.
Appalachian Dulcimer
This dulcimer, teardrop or hourglass in shape, sits on the lap and is strummed with
the right hand and fretted with the left. Michael teaches many styles of music and
tunings for the fretted dulcimer. This is a true American instrument.
Dulcimer means sweet song and this instrument as well as the hammered version
certainly do justice to this name.
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"Each of us has the capacity to create and express beauty. This is the focus of Beautiful Music Studios."
J Michael Pope
assists each student to create and express beauty through his or her own music.