Introducing
Maureen Sellers
Maureen received her first dulcimer for Christmas, 1989. She has studied
dulcimer with the finest teachers in the world since that time. Maureen also is
intensely interested in researching the instrument's history and the culture
from which it came.
For more than ten years, Maureen has taught classes and workshops in the
Appalachian dulcimer to hundreds of students in more than sixteen states.
Covering both how-to-play and the history of the instrument, Maureen brings an
enthusiastic and down-to-earth approach to the amateur musician. She utilizes
mnemonics and visualization in her teaching style.
Maureen's style and music preferences for the dulcimer are varied. Coming from
a childhood exposed to Big Band music, rock and roll, classical, and folk
music, she loves almost every type of music. Utilizing the wonderful drones of
the dulcimer, Maureen plays traditional music from the Appalachian and Ozark
mountains. She also flatpicks songs to create waves of arpeggios that pull the
listener into the music. Sing-alongs are interspersed in both her classes and
performances. Gospel and sacred music are featured in her classes and concerts.
Maureen approaches both her workshops and performances with a warmth and sense
of humor that makes the student and audience feel at ease. She creates a
comfortable and creative atmosphere for learning.
Book/Workshop
Reviews
"... Returning by popular demand! ...a fun and accomplished
teacher!"
- Central Mississippi Dulcimer Association Newsletter
"I love your books! It's like I have been waiting for them for
years!"
- Jon, Christ Episcopal Church, Avon, CT
"You were g-g-g-reat! I'm sure you sensed the ladies' response
to your program and you, yourself. It was a move test!"
- Gin Curry, The Compass Club, Louisville, KY
"...your talent, warmth and enthusiasm made it a great week
for all of us. You are a great player."
- David Schnaufer, Adjunct Professor of Dulcimer, Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, TN
Maureen developed her line of books using the
"Simply" concept in 1997 with Simply
Remembered. After using many books as she
learned to play Appalachian dulcimer, Maureen
decided her books would be written 'Simply,' using
one tuning. A capo may be needed sometimes. But the
'Simply' concept alerts buyers and players that no
retuning will be necessary. Since 1997 Maureen has
written seven more books relying on the word
'Simply' to assure players that they were buying
another great book of songs and tunes.
