The Farms: Dulcimer Jam Sessions

Experience Level: All

Gather with your fellow dulcimer players and create some music at monthly Mountain Dulcimer Jam Sessions on Saturdays, Jan. 18, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in The Studio.

Join Lou Ann Koebel, who has taught Dulcimer at The Farms and other locations in a jam session. This will be a laid-back atmosphere for students who want a space to practice with fellow musicians.

$5/person. Register* one day prior to each jam session.

*Registration links:

— Jan. 18
— Feb. 22
— March 22
— April 26

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About the instructor

Lou Ann Koebel currently leads a weekly dulcimer jam for the East Central Dulcimer Illinois Dulcimer Club at Lincoln Square. She also plays in a local band that visits and performs at local assisted living facilities.

Koebel has taught beginning dulcimer classes for The Farms, where she has had a wonderful time teaching the group and realized her love of teaching and passing on the tradition of playing a mountain dulcimer. Lou Ann also plays at area music festivals.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Spring Session schedule here.