Performances

Bill is a born performer. You can hire him for about anything.

Wedding ceremonies or private parties - Bill does elegant backgrond music at weddings ceremonies and gives your private party something special because of the hammered dulcimer. Folk, bluegrass or pop, you name it, he plays it.

On stage - Bill plays at bigger and smaller stages. He has played in malls, libraries and churches. From a small house concert to festivals where he had audiences of thousands of people.

Educational - For smaller audiences Bill loves to talk about the hammered dulcimer, its use and history. Listeners are always enthusiastic.

Workshops

Dulcimer for beginners
Just bought an instrument and need to know how it works? Bill can walk a group the the parts, features, tuning techniques, and beginning methods for getting started with your dulcimer..

Dulcimer for intermediate
Ready to learn more tunes, explore diffierent styles, dig in to chording and accompaniment? Bill can dissect a tune and make it easy to learn, discuss techniques on how to play different styles, and begin exploring where chords are found on your dulcimer.

Dulcimer for advanced
Time to learn the new embellishments, arranging a tune, or even creating your own tunes? Bill can show different tips and tricks to making your dulcimer sing, fill a room with sound, or express yourself through how you express your music.

Lessons

The hammered dulcimer is not a well known instrument. Still it is possible for about anyone to play this great instrument. And once you get to know it, you will love it!
Bill Bosler is a great teacher. His comfortable, relaxed approach to teaching encourages young and old alike in their discovery of music and the dulcimer. He is known for his clear explanations and patient approach.

Private lessons
The quickest way to learn to play the dulcimer is through private lessons. Bill has some availability for regular lessons at Lakeside Melodies and has worked out other arrangements if necessary. He can also do one time or periodic lessons as you need them, if you are looking to give your practicing and progress a boost.
Bill promises you: you will be playing songs after your first lesson!