Chicagoland Dulcimer Instructors

This list is posted as a service to those looking for an instructor and is open to anyone in Chicagoland who self-identifies themselves to the Dulcimer Society of Northern Illinois as a dulcimer instructor. It does not represent a recommendation by our club or its members.

If you want to be added to this list, please email the Dulcimer Society of Northern Illinois at dsnimusic@yahoo.com.

Mountain Dulcimer

Dona Benkert, Naperville and Chicago (Old Town School of Folk Music), dulcimer.dona@gmail.com

Carole Ehrman, Wheaton, CaroleEhrman@hotmail.com

Bob Gand, Deerfield, 847-945-5321

Janet Swartz, Highland Park, dulcimerfun@sbcglobal.net, 847-432-1701

Hammered Dulcimer

Dona Benkert, Naperville and Chicago (Old Town School of Folk Music), dulcimer.dona@gmail.com

Jane Hager, Waukegan, jane.hager@comcast.net, 847-727-2834

Elaine Wagner, Evanston, mtngrybr11@sbcglobal.net, 847-864-3898

Andy Young, Chicago (but will travel to student’s home),andyyoung@andyyoungmusic.com, 773-706-4310