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Your directory of Teachers and Players is great.  I'd like to add my website to the Ohio directory.
BAGPIPES - I am a professional bagpiper in Northeast Ohio (serving the Akron, Canton and Cleveland areas).  As an experienced bagpiper for hire, I bring the thrill and spectacle of the bagpipes to events such as weddings, formal dinners, funerals, memorial services, golf tournaments, birthday parties, and corporate events.
Brian McElhiney    http://www.akronpiper.com    brian@akronpiper.com
(330 )628-4202   Akron, Ohio March 2008



Percussionist (over 20 years experience) would like to find a band or other players interested in Afro Celt music.
Influences include Baka Beyond, Gaelic Storm,and Afro Celt Sound System.  This is great stuff.  The different rhythms and dynamics of the percussion add a whole new dimension to Celtic music.
Rod Lubline
330-784-5804
rbl55@yahoo.com
Akron, OH  November 2007

jo john <joellexjo@yahoo.com>
Hi, I'm a beginner Mountain Dulcimer player from WV, who visits Grove City OH for a few weeks every month until spring and am looking for other beginners (or even patient advance players) to practice, jam or learn from each other. I have a teacher in WV so though I'm always learning, I'm not looking for a teacher per se, just looking for casual (slow) beginner Jams and to get to know other area dulcimers. August 2007

My name is Andy Beyer.  I have been teaching, building and playing mountain dulcimers since 1974.  I have bachelor's and master's work in education (both elementary and secondary), and have taught adult education classes since 1980.
At present, I am teaching private lessons at my home, as well as group lessons thru the Lifelong Learning and Leisure Program
in Upper Arlington, Ohio.  A variety of classes are taught, with an emphasis on the beginner student.
They can be contacted at: 614-583-5333.
I live in the Worthington Hills area of Columbus, Ohio.  I can be reached at:  dulcimerman@sbcglobal.net   March 2007

Bagpipe teacher and performer with many years of experience is available for various occasions for performance as well as private lessons.
http://www.wileybagpipes.com
Timothy Wiley <wileybagpipes@lcnoh.com>
Medina, OH USA January 2007


I am a full time performer and teacher on the uilleann pipes: tin whistle; button accordion B/C and C#/D; Anglo concertina and bodhran. I can also teach Irish Music on the violin; metal/wooden flute; piano and piano accordion to other musicians who already proficient at playing another type or types of music. My wife Caroline and I lead an Irish Music group that includes uilleann pipes, fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, guitar, bodhran, harp and vocals. We are the resident dance band for The Cleveland Ceili Club who are very keen and able county set and ceili dancers. We also have a group of Irish step dancers that dance with us at festivals, weddings parties etc. I am available as a solo piper for weddings, parties and funerals. My telephone number is (440) 835 9869
Michael Kilbane:mcpkilbane@sbcglobal.net
Cleveland, OH USA - August 2006
Hi, My name is Andy Kramer. I am a Professional Highland Bagpiper, and am available for Weddings and other Special Occasions. For all of your life's memorable moments, call a piper who will play with Amazing Grace.

937-648-7043  August 2006
andykramer@woh.rr.com

I’m looking for someone to give beginning concertina lessons in the Akron area. I’m 50 plus and do not read music or play any instrument. I do play the radio pretty well. If anyone is out there brave enough to give it a try I promise to practice, my home phone # 330 983 1443.Robert Ponton ponton@uakron.edu   February 2006

My name is Glen Courtright.  I’ve finally picked up my Mandolin again after many years.  I’m self taught and very rusty. I can read music.   I’m looking for a teacher in the Dayton / Centerville, OH area that can get me going again.
I can be reached at 937 291 1067 or courtrightg@saic.com   November 2005

Hi I am Zale Kennedy and I am an intructor from Lancaster, Ohio. I have taught guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and fiddle for 30 years now. I can be reached at 614-209-4017 or e-mail me at zaleken@yahoo.com  or my web site is www.zalekennedyaristagrass.bravehost.com   October 2005

Hi. My name is Josh.  I play acoustic guitar. I have been involved in music for over fourteen years.  I am looking into becoming a guitar instructor. I am most experienced in classical, southern, and new age rock. But, I also enjoy playing blues, jazz, and country.  I am interested in joining your profound team of instructors. Please e-mail me back if there are any open positions.  My e-mail address is jewebb83@yahoo.com.  You may also reach me at home and the number is 937-648-5306. Thank you for your time.  Sept. 2005

GEORGE GOSEY   LOOKING FOR A TENOR OR PLECTRUM BANJO TEACHER IN THE CINCINNATI AREA. GEORGE GOSEY  7994 WILLOWOOD DR CINCINNATI OHIO 45241.  513 779 1499        ggosey@fuse.net   July 2005

Brett Ridgeway
fbridgeway@juno.com
www.homestead.com/makemusic
Ravenna, OH

I teach Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, Bluegrass Banjo, beginner Clawhammer Banjo, beginner Mandolin, and beginner Acoustic Guitar. We also perform as well as conduct educational musical/historical programs. May 2005



Crystal Traini
ctraini@yahoo.com
Columbus/Grove City, Ohio
I am a music educator whose main instrument is legit saxophone and penny/tinwhistle.
I am a very capable tin whistle accapela player who plays a variety of Irish/English folk music.
Available for solo gigs for all age,levels and environments! March 2005

Bobbi Horvath
bobbifiddler@aol.com
Highland Square
Akron, Ohio
Fiddler with The Mickey's: Celtic Rock band based in Akron, Ohio.  Scottish / Cape Breton styles. Experienced performer, teacher, and studio musician.
Lessons, bookings, studio work available.August 21, 2004

Scott MacLeod
Cleveland,OH
440-239-8381
goldiedrone87@juno.com

I am an amateur tin whistle player plus a guitar chord strummer.  I play with the Caesar Creek Dulcimer Society.  The Dulcimer Society meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at the Waynesville United Methodist Church.  Anyone is welcome to join in!

Mark Reinemann
(513) 897 0690 phone
Waynesville, Ohio
mreinemann2@yahoo.com



I am a novice Bodhran player, having only been working it since November 2002, and am looking for some professional help ... and help with my bodhran   playing as well.  I live in Dayton Ohio, and am willing to commute if needed.  Is there anyone out there willing to train the new, pass on the art, and shape the future?  Please let me know.
Adam Talkington, talkington@email.com
937-254-2111    53 Meehan Drive
Dayton, OH  45431     September 18, 2003

Looking for someone that can teach me the Uileann pipes. Thanks! :)
Chelsea Dye <chels44@juno.com>
North Canton/Green, OH USA - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 18:19:43 (EDT) 
I'm a singer/songwriter/five-string folk banjo/guitarist searching for a singer/acoustic rhythm guitarist to form a creative,working duo covering the entire folk genre with a bias toward seafaring and calypso. I have much professional experience covering the mid 60's to the present. Thank you.

Stephen R. Burnett <Thyword930@Aol.com>
Brecksville, Oh USA - Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 13:21:44 (EDT) 
Many our our members play the mountain dulcimer; 18 different instruments are featured. The group meets two Thursdays a month. Lessons are given by members on the dulcimer, the fiddle, the bodhran, the banjo, and African drums.

Family Tree Dulcimer Band (& Club) <don0707@juno.com>
Springboro, OH USA - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 10:49:40 (EST)

Performer/Teacher I play both pedal and Celtic harps. Perform both as a soloist as well as in a duo, TAPESTRY, with my husband, Mike. TAPESTRY includes pedal or Celtic harp and 6 & 12 string guitars; with a sprinkle of percussion. I also teach pedal and Celtic/Folk harp lessons. E mail me for more information!
Denise Grupp-Verbon <harpist@sbcglobal.net>
Toledo, OH USA - January 17, 2004
Player: I have been playing liturgical guitar for 30+ years. I am looking for an instructor in the Greater Cleveland area to learn Celtic style guitar.

Charles J. Beargie <ckbeargie@aol.com>
Cleveland, Ohio USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 22:07:32 (EDT) 
themed programs (River History, America's Railroad Heritage, the Appalachian Experience, etc.)...I play guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin...She plays bucket bass....Phone 937-862-5551.

John Noftsger <edljohnn@erinet.com>
Spring Valley, OH USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 14:05:13 (EST) 
Autoharp instruction - Beg/Int chromatic and all levels of diatonic. Champion player and experienced teacher.

Bob Lewis <tuneit@ibm.net>
Cleveland, OH USA - Tuesday, September 07, 1999 at 15:41:03 (EDT) 
Hammered dulcimer players with the Cincinnati Hammered Dulcimer Club which meets twice monthy most months. 1st Tuesday meeting in Ohio. 3rd Wednesday meeting in N. Kentucky. -Phone 513-575-0058 or write to 6352 Hickorybark Dr, Loveland, Ohio 45140

Tom & Michelle Wolf <t.mwolf@worldnet.att.net>
Loveland, OH USA - Thursday, July 01, 1999 at 11:33:36 (EDT) 
Player: practicing Uilleann piper, novice: bodhran, tinwhistle, highland pipes. Veteran: guitar player 15+ yrs. Looking to join/form UILLEANN PIPE CLUB in Cincinnati. Dream: To be able to play solo Uilleann pipes so well that anyone regardless of race will stomp their feet and dance a jig at my every note...

David Jones <phantom@choice.net>
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 18:21:05 (EST) 
Fare Passage has been performing throughout N.E. Ohio for 15 years for public and private events. Their style of music is Celtic employing Hammered Dulcimer, Concertina, Melodeon, Accordion, Recorder, Guitar, & Bass.

FARE PASSAGE/
Mike Bardin <hornet@mail.sssnet.com>
NAVARRE, OH USA - Saturday, December 19, 1998 at 00:41:54 (EST) 
I perform on hammered dulcimer with my wife on autoharp. I also teach hammered dulcimer. I mainly play old timey and Celtic music. My telephone is 937-392-9274.

Mel Derickson <melbarb@bright.net>
Ripley, OH USA - Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 01:15:11 (EDT

Beki Test, player/performer
group: beki
808 Riverview #33C
Columbus, Ohio 43202
614 267 8859
rtest@freenet.columbus.oh.us
instruments: guitar/vocals
music: modern folk/acoustic/folkrock


Sara Johnson (the Kitchen Musician)
kitchiegal@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/kitchiegal/
449 Hidden Valley Lane
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
(513)-761-7585
Hammered Dulcimer
Teach: Hammered Dulcimer, beginning and most styles - taught Scottish advanced HD at Spring Augusta '96 -
Author Kitchen Musician Books - give repertoire workshops
Performance: Hammered Dulcimer - kit (pochette) - cittern - virginal - various styles, specialties are Scottish and 18th Century living history


Maynard Johnson
kitchieboy@aol.com
449 Hidden Valley Lane
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Teach: Only at dulcimer festival workshops - intermediate/advanced rhthym guitar
Performance: Citterns, guitar, tinwhistles, flageolets, tabor, etc. - various styles, specialties are Scottish and 18th Century living history
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