Appalachian Music Crafts Academy

03/13/2022

A new book for the Academy, focused more on builders and a few hints on actual making. Gail VanZile did the editing

Appalachian Music Crafts Academy: An Introduction to Alternative Lutherie

03/13/2022

quite a bit going on. SJ Holley has filed the state and federal non-profit paperwork, i am planning to open an etsy store for the Academy, and sell dulcimers and stuff there.

02/25/2022

We will have a booth there, thanks to the organizers. Drop on by.

“The Legends of Grayson Old-Time Weekend” at the 1908 Courthouse on April 1 and 2 eventbrite.com/e/legends-of-grayson-old-time-weekend-tickets-192791002077 honors Thornton Spencer, featuring Emily, Martha and Kilby Spencer. Plus concert performances, roundtable discussions, jams and workshops with The White Top Mountain Band, The Crooked Road Ramblers, The Blue Ridge Girls, Wayne Henderson, Steve Kilby, Wayne Erbsen, Tom Barr, Jim Lloyd, Brian Grim, Debbie Grim Yates, Lucas Pasley and Ricky Sutphin.

All proceeds go the JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians and The Mt. Rogers School.

02/22/2022

Lots of stuff happening, SJ Holley is making progress on the paperwork to get non-profit status.
Shop is mostly all set up, production started.
We can accept students now. If you are interested IM or Email me

02/17/2022

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144418120812

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wishnevsky Flattop Antique Spruce & Canarywood Acoustic New Model Guitar at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

02/17/2022

https://www.ebay.com/itm/134026826414

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wishnevsky Upcycled Antique Chestnut & Maple Dulcimer 4 strings, Acoustic only at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

02/17/2022

First Instrument for sale with the AMCA label

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wishnevsky Upcycled Maple and Western Cedar Tenor Guitar 24.5 inch scale, at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

02/13/2022

Martha Bassett has graciously offered to share our site on her website. Support your local artist.

The Martha Bassett Show happens live at the historic Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC featuring emerging national artists, fresh local faces, and the music of Martha Bassett.

02/13/2022

Things are starting to move. We are working on the non-profit status. You want to know how to do something? Ask a Librarian.
We can accept informal students as of right now.

02/10/2022

new business card graphics by Gail

02/09/2022

Goals of the AMCA

A) Educate
1) One week Course
2) Apprenticeship Program
3) Local Students
4) Demonstrations
5) Outreach At Music and Cultural Festivals
6) Musical Instrument Repairs
7) Web Presence and Archive

B) Archive
1) Audio/Video/Print Library with Oral History Outreach
2) Physical Exhibits, forms and patterns, build journals, catalogs and etc.
3) Instruments from Appalachian builders
4) Interesting Hacks, Repairs, and Improvisations

C) Exhibit

1) Display Space/Museum
2) Student’s Builds Documentation
3) Live Participatory Music and Classes
4) Web Presence and Archive
5) Outreach at Music Festivals and Cultural Events

02/08/2022