Marti Rogers 
Lessons and Workshops
Lessons
Marti is available to teach autoharp and lap dulcimer for
all ages, at any level. She has been giving lessons since 1967 and loves to
teach. Marti tailors her approach to
each student’s ability, style, goals and taste.
Located in Abington in Eastern Pennsylvania just 4 miles from the Willow Grove exit of the turnpike or 3 miles from the Ft Washington exit.
If you want to learn, contact Marti
Dulcimer Presentations &
Workshops
Marti Rogers has been playing
Appalachian Lap Dulcimer since 1965 having had the pleasure of learning from Michael J Cohen, and attending concerts by Paul Clayton and Jean Ritchie.
Marti soon became one of the few people to
offer autoharp and dulcimer lessons in the urban northeast. Her enthusiasm, love for the instruments, and
student-friendly style make her workshops truly both instructive and
entertaining.
Marti was the Lap Dulcimer Artist in Residence at Bridle Path Elementary School in Spring 2008.
Autoharp
Workshops
Marti Rogers has been playing
autoharp since 1966, unless you count the year in third grade when she first
had her hands on one. Already
performing on the guitar and lap dulcimer, she developed her autoharp
skills by observing other players, picking up tips from them, watching, listening to and reading as much as she could find.
“Harp History for Everyone”
Based on the zither, the Autoharp is an instrument that
is both new and old. The history of the
autoharp is also a view into popular American culture of the last century. This presentation covers it’s early
invention in the mid-1880s, development and marketing in the 1900s, and the
colorful performers who helped spread it’s popularity and create their own
various musical styles of playing.
“This
is an Autoharp” Beginner or Pre-beginner Level
Introduces the new Autoharp
owner or future owner to the basics for getting started. Discusses autoharp history and the
different types of autoharps available.
Demonstrates how to tune – with 36 or 37 strings a very important
consideration – how to navigate the chord bars, and simple strumming
techniques.
“Getting
to Know Your Harp” Intermediate Level
Will help people who already play to develop new styles
and gain a deeper familiarity with the instrument. Fills in background information which is often unknown to the
casual player, demonstrates more elaborate strumming patterns and introduces
melody picking.
“Master Class” Advanced Level
Offers the average player techniques to develop more
depth, and looks at ways to polish and spice up their performances. Elaborates on playing melody and augments
rhythmic accompaniments.
For more information or to schedule a workshop or lessons contact
Marti Rogers