Mark Nelson's mastery of the Appalachian dulcimer, `ukulele and guitar wows audiences from coast to coast. His numerous recordings, books and instructional videos have redefined what the dulcimer is capable of – in his hands, it becomes an instrument of uncommon expressive power.

In demand as a session musician, touring artist and workshop leader, Mark is also an outstanding player of the Hawaiian slack key guitar; Ki Ho`alu – the sweet-sounding tropical guitar style of Hawai`i.

You can hear some of Mark's music here.

Mark's YouTube Channel has free lessons, performance clips, and even some attempts at humor.

Hey, all you hipsters, now you can follow Mark on FaceBook!

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Learn Slack Key Guitar On-Line! One Week Free!!!

Thanks to JamPlay.com, you can now take video lessons with Mark online. His first set of 15 lessons starts with the basics of Taropatch tuning and moves up to some fairly complicated slack key songs. A second set of 15 lessons explores new songs and techniques in Double Slack and Drop C tunings. All told, there are 45 lessons up now, with another couple of series in the can. If you have always wanted to learn slack key, you'll love these lessons. Learn at your own pace-JamPlay charges only $19.95 per month for unlimited lessons!.

You can take a free week of lessons with no obligation. Click on the image below & enter your top secret password: 8C9B613893. If you like what you see, sign up for only $19.95 per month. Get started learning slack key today!

Here's a little taste from the first lesson. I teach this tune later in the series under the name "Old Style Slack."

If you want more, click here to get a 15 minute free intro lesson. I designed it for absolute beginners, so it may be a tad basic for you. No idea why the folks at JamPlay thought AC/DC was teaching it.

Direct from the `Ukulele Happy Hour, it's time for Funtime UKE-A-RAMA!

Mark's first all `ukulele CD is now available. It's not just Whirled Music-- it's a Uke-a-Rama!