Walker's Virtual Workshops
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Welcome to Walker's Virtual Workshops
I'm on "Spring Break" but in the meantime you can find me at the Pocono Festival, Dulcimer U, and QuaranTUNE 4.0
I'm on "Spring Break" but in the meantime you can find me at the Pocono Festival, Dulcimer U, and QuaranTUNE 4.0
Here's a sampling of what was offered in March:
NEW! (in response to many requests for a workshop on how to count...
Where's the Beat? - I've Got Rhythm and So Will YOU! -- Novice & up (Levels 2-5)
Understanding the relationship of the beat to the rhythm is the Key to the Universe! You’ve just found a new piece of music that is nicely tabbed out, but you have no idea how it sounds, and there’s no one around who can play it for you. Now what??!! You’ll learn how to figure out the most difficult aspect of this dilemma: how to read and play the rhythms accurately. BONUS: Many folks have told me they have no idea how to use a metronome. I'll help you discover why this lowly tick-tock machine will have a very valuable place in your toolbox.
NEW!
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Music Theory But Were Afraid to Ask --
Int-Adv (Levels 3-5) (first taught at Nutmeg Virtual, 2020 -- Title: "Name It, Use It)
What the heck is an appoggiatura??? How do I play an arpeggio? What does reverse Ionian mean? You have probably heard these terms and many others but never really knew what they meant. This workshop is designed to increase your musical vocabulary and knowledge of basic theory as applied to your dulcimer with actual examples and demonstrations of dozens of terms and concepts.
NEW! Capo Capers & Alternate Tunings -- Int/Adv (Levels 4-5)
If you're stuck in the DAD rut, this class will freshen up your repertoire with a rich variety of tunes that will add colorful diversity to your playing. You'll also discover that your capo has magical powers! We'll start off in DAD but will venture forth into the land of DAD, DAC, CAC, DF#A ("Chromatic" tuning), AAD, GGD, and more!
NEW! Sweeten Your Jam -- Nov-Adv (Levels 2-5)
If all goes according to plan, we will be back together again soon, hugs and all, at dulcimer festivals and jam sessions. NOW is the time to start honing your jam skills! Yes, YOU, regardless of your level of experience, can contribute something to a jam session!! We'll explore all kinds of ways that will give you the confidence to sit in on any jam session and come away feeling like you've made a difference. We'll also include a bit of "jam etiquette," for extra sweetness!
Practice with Purpose ~~ Novice & up (Levels 2-5)
(formerly listed as "Positive Practice" -- same workshop, different title)
Until someone invents a magic pill that will automatically allow you to play every piece perfectly, you will need to do the work yourself! I’ll share my 65+ years of practicing various instruments as we explore tried and true methods that you can apply to any song you want to learn. In the process, you’ll develop skills that can be applied to many other songs, you’ll build your repertoire, and you’ll be more confident when you perform for others. (DAD Tuning)
Looking for a title from earlier workshop lists?
Try the Pocono Virtual Dulcimer Festival, April 23-24.
I'll be teaching the following workshops:
Easy-Peasy Chords
Professor Walker's Warmups
Babysteps to Fingerpicking
Variations on the Tune
Advanced Tailless Tunes (for Level 5 - Manx tunes never taught in previous workshops)
The Expressive Dulcimer
Where's the Beat? - I've Got Rhythm and So Will YOU! -- Novice & up (Levels 2-5)
Understanding the relationship of the beat to the rhythm is the Key to the Universe! You’ve just found a new piece of music that is nicely tabbed out, but you have no idea how it sounds, and there’s no one around who can play it for you. Now what??!! You’ll learn how to figure out the most difficult aspect of this dilemma: how to read and play the rhythms accurately. BONUS: Many folks have told me they have no idea how to use a metronome. I'll help you discover why this lowly tick-tock machine will have a very valuable place in your toolbox.
NEW!
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Music Theory But Were Afraid to Ask --
Int-Adv (Levels 3-5) (first taught at Nutmeg Virtual, 2020 -- Title: "Name It, Use It)
What the heck is an appoggiatura??? How do I play an arpeggio? What does reverse Ionian mean? You have probably heard these terms and many others but never really knew what they meant. This workshop is designed to increase your musical vocabulary and knowledge of basic theory as applied to your dulcimer with actual examples and demonstrations of dozens of terms and concepts.
NEW! Capo Capers & Alternate Tunings -- Int/Adv (Levels 4-5)
If you're stuck in the DAD rut, this class will freshen up your repertoire with a rich variety of tunes that will add colorful diversity to your playing. You'll also discover that your capo has magical powers! We'll start off in DAD but will venture forth into the land of DAD, DAC, CAC, DF#A ("Chromatic" tuning), AAD, GGD, and more!
NEW! Sweeten Your Jam -- Nov-Adv (Levels 2-5)
If all goes according to plan, we will be back together again soon, hugs and all, at dulcimer festivals and jam sessions. NOW is the time to start honing your jam skills! Yes, YOU, regardless of your level of experience, can contribute something to a jam session!! We'll explore all kinds of ways that will give you the confidence to sit in on any jam session and come away feeling like you've made a difference. We'll also include a bit of "jam etiquette," for extra sweetness!
Practice with Purpose ~~ Novice & up (Levels 2-5)
(formerly listed as "Positive Practice" -- same workshop, different title)
Until someone invents a magic pill that will automatically allow you to play every piece perfectly, you will need to do the work yourself! I’ll share my 65+ years of practicing various instruments as we explore tried and true methods that you can apply to any song you want to learn. In the process, you’ll develop skills that can be applied to many other songs, you’ll build your repertoire, and you’ll be more confident when you perform for others. (DAD Tuning)
Looking for a title from earlier workshop lists?
Try the Pocono Virtual Dulcimer Festival, April 23-24.
I'll be teaching the following workshops:
Easy-Peasy Chords
Professor Walker's Warmups
Babysteps to Fingerpicking
Variations on the Tune
Advanced Tailless Tunes (for Level 5 - Manx tunes never taught in previous workshops)
The Expressive Dulcimer
Here's the nitty-gritty:
Each workshop is $15 (USD) and will run a total of 90 minutes -- 60-75 minutes of solid instruction, with plenty of time for questions and other interaction.
A minimum of 6 people would be appreciated. The maximum is 99, so no worries about getting locked out!
If your plans change and you must cancel your workshop, I'll happily offer a refund, but instead please allow me to credit your payment towards a future workshop of your choice.
I'm offering four NEW workshops during March, but I'm keeping the overall list a little shorter than usual so as to avoid the spring holidays, and without conflicting with the Albany or Pocono Virtual Festivals, or with Quarantune 4, coming up in June. Please pick the one(s) you're interested in, and the date(s), and click the Paypal button(s) to arrange for payment. You'll quickly receive a personal "thank you" from me to confirm your registration. (Note -- if you are ordering more than one workshop, you can place each item in your cart and then check out with everything at one time -- one-stop shopping!)
If possible, please register at least 4-5 days ahead of time. You will receive your Zoom invitation and workshop PDFs approximately three days prior to the workshop. But I am happy to welcome last-minute registrants and will do my best to accommodate you with invitations and PDFs.
You do not need to have a Zoom account to join a meeting.
It's recommended that you join the workshop on your computer, laptop, or tablet. A smart phone will not be suitable for these sessions.
Sessions will not be recorded.
Each workshop is $15 (USD) and will run a total of 90 minutes -- 60-75 minutes of solid instruction, with plenty of time for questions and other interaction.
A minimum of 6 people would be appreciated. The maximum is 99, so no worries about getting locked out!
If your plans change and you must cancel your workshop, I'll happily offer a refund, but instead please allow me to credit your payment towards a future workshop of your choice.
I'm offering four NEW workshops during March, but I'm keeping the overall list a little shorter than usual so as to avoid the spring holidays, and without conflicting with the Albany or Pocono Virtual Festivals, or with Quarantune 4, coming up in June. Please pick the one(s) you're interested in, and the date(s), and click the Paypal button(s) to arrange for payment. You'll quickly receive a personal "thank you" from me to confirm your registration. (Note -- if you are ordering more than one workshop, you can place each item in your cart and then check out with everything at one time -- one-stop shopping!)
If possible, please register at least 4-5 days ahead of time. You will receive your Zoom invitation and workshop PDFs approximately three days prior to the workshop. But I am happy to welcome last-minute registrants and will do my best to accommodate you with invitations and PDFs.
You do not need to have a Zoom account to join a meeting.
It's recommended that you join the workshop on your computer, laptop, or tablet. A smart phone will not be suitable for these sessions.
Sessions will not be recorded.
Where's the Beat? (NEW)
Sunday, 3/21/21 - 1pm Eastern (EDT)
Wednesday, 3/24/21 - 5pm Eastern (EDT)
Everything You Need to Know About Music Theory (NEW)
Sunday, 3/21/21 - 3pm Eastern (EDT)
Tuesday, 3/23/21 - 5pm Eastern (EDT)
Capo Capers / Alternate Tunings (NEW)
Sunday, 3/21/21 - 5pm Eastern (EDT)
Monday, 3/22/21 - 5pm Eastern (EDT)
Sweeten Your Jam (NEW)
Monday, 3/22/21 - 7pm Eastern (EDT)
Practice with Purpose
Wednesday, 3/24/21 - 7pm Eastern (EDT)
Meanwhile...
In addition to the titles listed above, here are some new workshop ideas I'm tossing around:
In addition to the titles listed above, here are some new workshop ideas I'm tossing around:
- Capo Capers & Alternate Tunings -- making magic with your capo and various tunings
- Manx Music for advanced players -- tunes from Isle of Man (Tailless Tunes) never taught in any workshop
- Hey! Where's the Beat? (I've Got Rhythm, and So Will You!) --- demystifying counting and rhythm problems
- DAA vs. DAD -- the whys and wherefores
- Dulcimer a la Mode (Seven Modes, Seven Songs)
- Dulcimist's Guide to Guitar and Piano Chords - pt. 2 (Part 1 prerequisite)
- The Lost Chord Is Found -- which chord goes where and why
- Sweeten Your Jam
- "Chromatic" Tuning -- how to play ALL the notes on your three-string diatonic dulcimer
- Pachelbel's Canon
- The Metronome -- Magic or Mischief?
- Duets, Canons, & Rounds, Oh My!
- Chamber of Wonders Master Class -- a mini private lesson with Professor Walker and 99 other dulcimists
- Name It, Use It (theory and other useful musical terms you probably should know)
- Finale -- Tutorial for a serious -- and expensive -- music notation program, considered the "industry standard"
- The 5-string MaxDAD -- taming the beast!
- Copyright Law for Dulcimists -- a forum for asking/answering questions about all the "do's and don'ts" related to recording, publishing, arranging, etc.
- Hammer-ons and Pull-offs -- a "how to," hands-on (or off) workshop
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