Hammered Dulcimer Lessons

Dusty Strings Music School offers one-on-one private lessons with our welcoming and supportive teacher artists. Lessons are available in person at our music school in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood as well as online, and you can filter by location below.

We are always excited to pair a new student and teacher, so if you have specific goals or questions in mind, please do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly retail staff members, call (206) 634-1662, or email music@dustystrings.com.

How It Works

In-person, online, or hybrid
30, 45, or 60-min lessons
Weekly, bi-weekly, or occasionally
Rates vary by teacher, starting at $45 for a half-hour lesson
24-hour cancellation policy
Secure online Student Portal for making payments, viewing lesson schedule, canceling lessons ahead of time, downloading PDFs and media files from your teacher, reviewing lesson notes, and using the practice timer
Private group or family lessons available for up to three people; contact Music School Coordinator at school@dustystrings.com
In-person lessons take place at Dusty Strings in Fremont (teachers cannot travel to students' homes)

How To Register

Select your teacher and fill out the referral form on their page, including any notes about your goals.
You'll receive a Welcome Email and a Login Email to your new Student Portal.
Your teacher will also reach out to you around this time to talk with you about your goals and schedule your first lesson.
No obligation after the first lesson: If you discover that you and your teacher are not the best fit, or you simply want to try lessons with a different teacher, let us know and we will be happy to help!
No fees or taxes. Your teacher may request that you purchase certain books and/or accessories.

What You'll Need

An Instrument in good working condition. Don't yet have an instrument? Ask about our affordable rental program!
Tuner and accessories or books recommended by your teacher.
Want to know if your instrument is ready for lessons? Bring it in at least a few days before your first lesson for an assessment.
Online Lessons: Laptop or computer with web cam or a tablet or smartphone and a strong Wi-Fi signal. Please make sure you can be seen and heard before the lesson begins. Your teacher will send you a meeting link for Zoom, Skype, FaceTime (if available), or Google.