Videos

Sliding is a technique for playing that is often used in blues music. It involves playing while holding a hard object against the strings, creating...

I am often thinking about how to play a song, and assuming you'd like to know one, too. And many of you do, but I frequently forget the a major bea...

Improvisation teaches you to get out of your head and instead focus your attention on yourself as a player and the music you are creating. Click t...

We're starting in on learning some right-hand techniques. This is a method I use all of the time to add some interest to what would otherwise be a ...

Learn to play “Falling Slowly" on your Seagull Merlin, or your dulcimer guitar.  This beautiful song was originally recorded for the romantic comedy film, "Once." Get access to song guides and cheat sheets from Inglewood Instruments.

Sean Knisely stopped by, and I gave him the choice of dulcimer vs guitar versions to play. He chose the guitar version, for reasons he'll explain, ...

Join Ryan as he compares a Seagull Merlin with the Cumberland River Guitar! Enjoy this overview of history, construction, and more...

Join Ryan as he compares the McNally Strumstick with the Cumberland River Guitar! Enjoy this overview of history, construction, and more...

Watch as Scott and Jon from Stringjoy experience the magic of our finished Cumberland River Guitar for the first time! And here’s the exciting part—every Cumberland River Guitar will come equipped with Stringjoy strings, thanks to our four-year collaboration to perfect this combo.

This was a great session with Zach and Maggie White along with Tyler Andal at Forty-One Fifteen Recording Studio in Inglewood.  These three songs sound amazing and shows the unique sound of the Cumberland River Dulcimer!

I hung out with Derek Porter on my lunch hour to show him the "Cumberland River." He picked it up so quickly and was jamming out some lovely tunes!  Listen and see for yourself...

Learn the basics of playing a Stick Dulcimer Guitar with Ryan from Inglewood Instruments!