June 24-27 2026. A wonderful opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Turin, Italy AND learn dulcimer. I'll be teaching dulcimer at the beautiful Arsenal of Peace. Contact me or the organizer, Gianna Williams at gianna.guaglia@libero.it for info and the registration form.
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Rob Brereton is widely recognized as a pioneer of contemporary mountain dulcimer playing. His background in classical guitar has refined his style, while his degree in music theory and composition brings a fresh, creative approach to arranging.
Rob was among the first dulcimer players to explore chromatic and alternate tunings extensively. He is known for his distinctive arrangements of early jazz standards by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and others, while remaining equally at home with traditional Celtic, Appalachian, and old-time repertoire.
A performer and teacher for over three decades, Rob has taught at major music festivals and folk schools across the U.S. and abroad. He has earned multiple awards, including a coveted Winfield National Flatpicking title. He co-founded the Housatonic Dulcimer Celebration and continues to organize the Dulcimer Adventures festivals. His first CD, Someone to Watch Over Me (1992), established him as an internationally recognized performer and instructor. Dulcimer legend David Schnaufer praised his playing as “strong and innovative.”
Beyond dulcimer, Rob teaches K–6 music, directs choirs in his Connecticut community, and maintains a roster of private students. He also composes, arranges, and remains active in music education.
And yes — much to his friends’ dismay — he also yodels. Please don’t hold that against him.