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Mountain Dulcimer
Performer and Instructor

 
 

 

Jeff Furman is a multi-instrumentalist (mountain dulcimer, clawhammer banjo, guitar, autoharp, and string bass) who has been playing old-time music since 1980. Primarily a banjo player for many years, Jeff developed a rhythmic and melodic style of playing which has heavily influenced his dulcimer playing. He has an extensive repertoire of old-time fiddle music which crosses over to a strong interest in Celtic music. Jeff has performed...more

Jeff answering audience questions about dulcimers and his music after a concert www.jefffurman.com

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Current  Schedule
 
2010

Kentucky Music Winter Dulcimer Weekend
January 8-10, 2010, Bardstown, Kentucky. Jeff will teach multiple classes from beginner to advanced levels. Concert Saturday night 1/9/10 at 7:30 pm. For more information and class descriptions, please go to www.kentuckymusicweek.com and click on "Winter Dulcimer Weekend Information."

April 24, 2010 Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Dulcimer Society presents a three-part workshop (4 ½ hours of instruction) featuring Jeff. The workshops will include “Expressing Yourself Through Your Playing”, “You Paid for the Whole Dulcimer, You May as Well Use It!” , and “Beyond D” (exploring different keys and tunings). There will also be an open stage for performing, and an evening concert featuring Jeff. For more information and details of the events and registration, the Cincinnati Dulcimer Society’s website is www.cincinnatidulcimers.com. I hope to see you there!

"Dulcimerville" Festival and Workshops
June 7 – 12, 2010, Black Mountain, NC. This new event is being planned and organized by well-known player and festival organizer Lois Hornbostel (previously of nationally known and highly rated festivals at Boone, NC and Cullowhee, NC). This week-long gathering of dulcimer playing and workshops will be held at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC. This historic conference center has all the modern features in a beautiful mountain setting. For more information about this great opportunity, go to www.dulcimerville.com.

Kentucky Music Week, Bardstown, Ky
June 20-25, 2010 - KMW is a wonderful week filled with classes, jam sessions, concerts, workshops, and more! It is a highly acclaimed music week that attracts top-notch instructors from all over the country. Partcipiants also come from far and wide to bathe themselves in the music and fun of this great week. Workshops include mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, fiddle, banjo, singing, and much more. For more information about this unique and wonderful week of music and fun, please click on the following link: www.kentuckymusicweek.com.
 

 

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Click for larger picture of Jeff and Janet Furman with Ken Bloom as Swing Time