Anne Lough
Anne Lough is an internationally known traditional musician, highly acclaimed for her skill as a performer and educator. Anne has a Music Education Degree from Murray State University, Murray, Ky and a Master of Music Education Degree from Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. Dedicated to preserving traditional music, stories and folklore, she now devotes her time to festivals, workshops, performances and school residencies. Equally, at home on guitar, autoharp, mountain and hammered dulcimer, Anne's mastery is impressive. Her artistic interpretation, sensitive playing style, versatility, and skill as an instructor have earned her high acclaim. In addition to being a regular instructor of mountain and hammered dulcimer at the prestigious John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, Anne has taught at the Swannanoa Gathering, Western Carolina Dulcimer Week, Kentucky Music Week, Augusta Heritage Dulcimer Week and numerous other festivals and workshops throughout the country and in England and Belgium.