(To help folks know exactly what each class covers, I updated this page on Tuesday, November 4, to include detailed lesson plans. Scroll all the way down for the newly added demo video.)

Let’s get ready for the holidays the best way possible — with tunes everyone will recognize and love.

You’ll learn a handful of Christmas classics you can share with folks over the holidays. I’ll also share with you tips on how to play them well. Let’s celebrate as we prepare!

These are online workshops via Zoom. You’ll get a meeting link and handouts by email shortly before the first session.

Notice the Roman numeral “I” in the title? I often offer the same class again—with all-new music. For example, Christmas Repertoire for Novice & Intermediate Dulcimer Players II or III. That way, you keep strengthening your core techniques without repeating the same tunes every time.

Bring: DAD-tuned dulcimer · Capo

You’ll Get: Video recordings of each class · Sheet music

What We’ll Do Each Week

Week 1 – Wednesday, Nov 12 — 10–11 Central Time (USA) / 11–12 Eastern Time (USA)

• Make sure you’re developing a good strum.

• Accurately strumming/picking dotted rhythms. (You NEED THIS for Christmas songs.)

• “Joy to the World”

• “Angels We Have Heard on High”

• “Away in a Manger”

Week 2 – Wednesday, Nov 19 — 10–11 Central Time (USA) / 11–12 Eastern Time (USA)

• “Deck the Halls”

• “The First Noel”

• “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentleman,” Capo 1

No Class – Wednesday, Nov 26 — Happy Thanksgiving!

Week 3 – Wednesday, Dec 3 — 10–11 Central Time (USA) / 11–12 Eastern Time (USA)

• “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing”

• “In the Bleak Midwinter”

• “Jingle Bells”

Week 4 – Wednesday, Dec 10 — 10–11 Central Time (USA) / 11–12 Eastern Time (USA)

• “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” Capo 1

• “O Holy Night”

• “Silent Night”🌟 Multi-Course Bundle – 20% Off

Choose three or more courses. Perfect if you want to mix dulcimer with Tabledit, whistle, ukulele, or harmonica. You’ll save compared to single registration.

🌟 Important: If you want to take advantage of the 3-Class Bundle, do this exactly:

🌟 1) Visit https://www.stephenseifert.com/holiday-fourweek-course-registration and add at least three classes to your cart.

🌟 2) At checkout, use the coupon code COURSEBUNDLE to save 20%.

🌟 If, for any reason, you don’t get your 20% off, email me at stephen@stephenseifert.com. This usually happens when someone buys courses one at a time over multiple days and later wishes they had went with the bundle. Whatever you need, tell me your email address and full name, and I’ll straighten it out.