Decoration on the Walnut Valley Festival competition stage. A cowboy hat, two hands, and a guitar cartoon.

How to Win at Winfield

Past hammered and mountain dulcimer Winfield champions share their experiences with the competition and comment on what winning really means.
Dulcimer virtuoso David Schnaufer with two Bonnie Carol dulcimers in front of an old building in Wall Street, Colorado. Photo by Bonnie Carol, late 1970s.

Dulcimers for David

Dulcimers for David is a program that provides instruments to children who want to learn to play mountain dulcimer in memory of David Schnaufer.

DPN Profile: Dan Evans

Dulcimer Players News interviews premier English dulcimer player Dan Evans. Dan shares his unique perspective on our beloved instrument and his history as a musician and composer.
Decoration on the Walnut Valley Festival competition stage. A cowboy hat, two hands, and a guitar cartoon.

A Case for Contests

Hammered dulcimer player and teacher Mark Alan Wade argues that preparing for contests makes musicians better players.

Advance the Music

Mountain dulcimer player Erin Mae invites you to "advance the music." Learn how to share your musical skills with young players.