| Most of Karen
Mueller's students are learning to play guitar or mandolin, and she is a popular teacher
for those instruments. She has been teaching guitar for 25 years, and covers a
variety of styles, including flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques in traditional, folk
and contemporary music. Karen is also a nationally
acclaimed autoharp and dulcimer player, known for her exciting and innovative performing
style. She is a Winfield International Autoharp Champion and National Dulcimer Finalist,
and as been playing both instruments for over 20 years. Karen's travels have taken her to
all parts of the US and to Ireland, including on stage at the Walnut Valley Festival in
Winfield, KS, the Memphis Dulcimer Festival, California Summer Solstice Festival, and the
Augusta Heritage Center in West Virginia. She is the author of Mel Bay's Celtic
Autoharp book and contributor to their Dulcimer 2000, and has recorded two
critically applauded CDs: Clarity, and her latest, Still Point. She makes
her home in Minneapolis, where she gives private instruction and is a member of two bands,
Piper's Crow (Celtic music), and Strawberry Jam--Bluegrass Music for Kids. She also
performs with Irish singer Katie McMahon.
"Karen is a truly remarkable musician with 'serious'
skills on autoharp, mountain dulcimer and guitar."
Dulcimer Players News
"A true virtuoso. Her talent and clarity of musical
vision deserve a wide audience."
Bluegrass Unlimited
"She's taking the Autoharp into new and exciting
territory."
Dirty Linen
"One of the world's top Autoharp players."
Autoharpoholic
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