Karen Ashbrook Has Been Involved With Dulcimer Since The Mid 70s When She Built Her First One As A High School Project. She Had Been A Pioneer In The Promotion Of The Dulcimer In The US Japan And More Recently In Its Revival In Belgium. "Karen Has Long Been Something Of A Heroine To Me... Her Style Is At Times Traditional Then Moves Surprisingly At A Tangent Making It More Interesting In An Unexpected Way. And Her Whistle Playing Is Excellent." — Irish Edition Philadelphia She Teaches Private & Group Lessons Workshops At Festivals And Works Extensively With Children. She Also Performs In Weddings Concerts Receptions And Other Venues.