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Achieving Music One String at a Time: Ryan Pryor, Dulcimer Guitar, and Inglewood Instruments

EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 57 MIN

Achieving Music One String at a Time: Ryan Pryor, Dulcimer Guitar, and Inglewood Instruments

from Second Verse

Rediscovering Musical Joy with Ryan Pryor of Inglewood InstrumentsIn this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland sits down with Ryan Pryor, Founder of Inglewood Instruments and creator of the Cumberland dulcimer guitar. Ryan shares his unique journey from studying music in college to pivoting through various careers before discovering a new passion for designing instruments. Listen in as they discuss the importance of making music accessible, the process of instrument innovation, and how trying something different can reignite creativity. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned musicians, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights.Sponsors:Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprintSinging / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)Connect with Ryan Pryor:Website: https://heyinglewood.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/heyinglewoodInstagram: @heyinglewood https://www.instagram.com/heyinglewood/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2ohSzzPjX60ulbn5ruE1gTimestamps:00:00 Teaser Clip: Ryan Pryor of Inglewood Instruments00:34 Becky's Intro01:54 Welcoming Ryan02:04 Ryan's Early Musical Journey03:38 High School and Discovering Music Theory06:31 College Years and Audio Engineering07:21 Post-College Career Path09:21 Discovering the Dulcimer11:16 Building and Innovating Dulcimers11:38 The Cumberland Model and Its Features16:37 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity17:58 Sponsor: Singing / Straw18:56 Discovering the Inglewood Dulcimer Guitar22:09 Discussing Instrument Design and Playability29:32 Exploring New Headspaces with Capos31:39 The Unique Characteristics of Diatonic Instruments33:55 Introduction to Inglewood Play Education Courses35:06 Beginner Course Details and Learning Path36:37 Challenges and Benefits of Learning Music Online44:36 Future Aspirations and New Instrument Ideas47:04 Blending Acoustic and Electric Instruments52:17 Combining Different Musical Influences54:15 Where to Find More Information and Courses55:39 Coda

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