Photo by Ellie Kaufman Jody Marshall, a native of the Washington, D.C. area, grew up in a musical family. Enchanted by the sound and visual appeal of the hammered dulcimer, she developed a passion for the instrument. She has been performing and teaching dulcimer for more than 30 years and was a founding member of the popular folk trios, Ironweed and MoonFire. She also performed extensively with Connemara. In 2024, Jody received her certification as a Certified Music Practitioner through the Music for Healing and Transition Program (MHTP). She plays therapeutic music for patients and staff on a regular basis at D.C.’s MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Jody is also a popular hammered dulcimer instructor, renowned for her clear and easy to follow teaching style. She teaches at dulcimer festivals and workshops across the country and internationally, as well as private lessons in her studio and online. Contact Jody for more information about in-person and online lessons!
		Dulcimoon Talks! Check out my recent Dulcimoon Talk on YouTube! It was so much fun to chat with Erin Mae about music, dulcimers, and our experiences as musicians. To find out more about these twice-monthly talks with women in the dulcimer community, click on the Dulcimoon logo below.
		HOT OFF THE PRESS!! My new collection of 20 arrangements highlighting the dulcimer’s unique calming resonance. Includes lullabies, meditative melodies, Celtic and classical favorites, and more! Click HERE for more information, and to order your very own copy!
		HEY!! HERE'S SOMETHING IMPORTANT!!!! All of Jody's books are now available for purchase and download as PDF files. Save on shipping, save on shelf space, and save some trees! (Just print out the songs/pages you treasure most!) Click HERE for more information and download links.
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