Dave Haas

About Dave

Dave Haas lives in Charleston, WV and has been playing the mountain dulcimer since 1990.  He teaches in both private and group settings, and was the founding member of the Almost Heaven Dulcimer Club in Charleston.  Dave loves to share the mountain dulcimer and its history with schools, churches, civic organizations, and has even brought the dulcimer to those in prison!  Dave is a popular instructor at music festivals, and has taught and performed with the mountain dulcimer in more two-thirds of the United States and in the United Kingdom.  He is known for his gentle, fun, and enthusiastic teaching style.  Dave has released seven dulcimer instructional books/CDs – including the very popular “Let’s Jam!” book/CDs, four instrumental dulcimer CDs, and a popular dulcimer chord chart.  Dave is proud to be an Endorsing Artist for Folkcraft Instruments since 2014.

In 2020, Dave retired Professor Emeritus from the University of Charleston where he exposed countless students the joy of Chemistry.  One of his favorite teaching activities was to sing chemistry songs (on dulcimer and guitar) with his students.  In addition, Dave plays the guitar, sings, and enjoys leading music on Christian retreat experiences such as Kairos Prison Ministry, The Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo, and Teens Encounter Christ (TEC).

More information on Dave can be obtained at www.davehaasmusic.com.