Mark's Performing / Teaching Calendar

QuaranTUNE Winter Fest 2025

January 13-16, 2025 Online Only

Born out of the pandemic, the QuaranTUNE Virtual Dulcimer Festivals have become THE largest dulcimer festivals in the world offering hundreds of workshops to thousands of eager participants! I am thrilled to be part of the QDF 2025 Winter Fest along side 60 world renown instructors. I'll be teaching 4 workshops and playing in one of the evening concerts.

For more information, visit this link:

VirtualDulcimerFestival.com

Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival

March 27-29, 2025 in Palestine, TX

My first time for this festival, and I understand there will be a LOT of jamming! I'll be teaching some workshops, performing, showing Tindle Dulcimers, and yes, JAMMING!!!

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Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival

Kentucky Music Week

June 23-27, 2025 in Bardstown, KY

I am thrilled to be a part of this year's Kentucky Music Week! I'll be teaching 4 daily sessions, performing in the concerts, as well as being a vendor with dulcimers, stands, music, and related items. Here are the classes I'll be teaching:

  • How to Get Started with Four-Equidistant Strings - Session 2 Intermediate
  • Four-Equidistant Strings Deeper Dive - Session 3 Intermediate to Advanced
  • Hymns & Choruses for Standard and Baritone Dulcimers - Session 4 Intermediate
  • Simple Theory for the Mountain Dulcimer - Session 5 Intermediate & Above

Get all the info here:

Kentucky Music Week

Dulcimer U

July 21-26, 2025 in Cullowhee, NC

I am also very excited to be participating in this year's Dulcimer U at Western Carolina University. I'll be teaching the Level 4 Upper Intermediate Skills class throughout the week, and an afternoon elective class each day. I'll also be performing and have a vendor table with Tindle Dulcimers, music, and related items.

For more Information, visit this link:

Dulcimer U Summer Gathering

Walnut Valley Festival

September 17-21, 2025 in Winfield, KS

Once again, I'll have a large booth with both Tindle Dulcimers and Solid Ground Stands under the grandstand.

For more information, visit this link:

Walnut Valley Festival

Contact Mark

  • Are you interested in having Mark perform and/or teach at your live or virtual festival, special event, or dulcimer group?
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If so, please contact Mark today by filling out the form below.

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Tindle Music Company

Tulsa, OK - 918.688.6790 - info@tindlemusic.com