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 the last seven 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.
Music Education
Maureen Sellers has taught and performed dulcimer in more than 16 states.
Currently on staff at University of Louisville, Bellarmine College Elderhostels
and Senior Citizens East in Kentucky and Indiana University Southeast, IN.
She's a well known performer with a gentle teaching style.
Mrs. Sellers has also been on staff at: Appalachian State University, Boone,
NC; Kentucky Music Week in Bardstown, KY; Moraine Valley Community College,
Palos Hills, IL; Mardi Gras Dulcimer Festival, Covington, LA; Morehead State
College, Morehead, KY.
