Bio
Celebrating 45 Dulcimer-Filled Years, Steve Eulberg continues to produce the "smile-inducing, toe-tapping, thought-provoking folkgrass" which is how reviewers describe this award-winning instrumentalist and songwriter's music. He weaves together age-old songs and tunes with new melodies and contemporary lyrics accompanied by dulcimers and more. His 2022 book First 50 Songs to Play on Mountain Dulcimer, published by Hal Leonard is a best-selling favorite among players of all skill levels.
"I live for the aha! experiences that people have and am dedicated to helping people enjoy their musical explorations on their instruments and share them with others," Eulberg says. Students respond enthusiastically to his engaging style and warm sense of humor, making him in demand at festivals across the USA.
Steve has taught Music Together Classes since 2014 and is currently the Center Director for Music Together Boise Northend in Idaho.
5-time award-winner in the national mountain dulcimer contest at Winfield, he is also a multiple finalist in the national hammered dulcimer contest. His music has been included in the Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer Compilations, Great Players of the Mountain Dulcimer, and has been featured on PBS' RoadTrip Nation, United Airlines Inflight Audio and NPR. He tours as a solo performer, and with the duos Fiddle Whamdiddle (with Vi Wickam) and Steve & Erin Mae (with Erin Mae Lewis).
He earned a Master of Music Education degree from Boston University in 2007 with a focus on teaching people to play folk music on folk instruments. He has published several books to equip and nurture dulcimer and guitar players.Active in the PNW Chapter of NARAS (Grammys), Locals 423 & 1000 AFM (Traveling Musicians), Eulberg owns Owl Mountain Music, Inc., was the first guitar instructor on JamPlay.com is co-owner and teacher at dulcimercrossing.com.
