Kim McKee
The name is descriptive,
as ‘wynsum’(unique spelling of course), means ‘engaging,
charming, appealing, endearing’, and ‘forge’ is
to create, form, fashion something with a concentrated effort.
She is working with a
small harp program in a public school in Southern Colorado, teaching various
instruments at the Colorado Springs Senior Citizens Center, private lessons,
and generally helping others ‘forge’ a musical path! Contact her here if
you are interested in private or group lessons!
Mountain dulcimer - past National Champion
Hammer dulcimer
Lever harp
Bodhran
Group singing
Ceilidh dancing (social dancing of Ireland/Scotland)
Poetry/song writing in the Celtic tradition
Kim McKee has shared music professionally for 30
years. With her husband Ken Willson. They have toured full time both in
the United States and the U.K.
Kim plays multiple instruments, having won a
National Championship, as well as composes fine songs which have won awards in
Ireland, Scotland and the U.S.
Her harp was created by the Internationally
known John (Jack) Yule, of Scotland. It is made of Scottish sycamore, and
strung with custom made gut strings. The model is a "Raven", with a
very old soul, and a mythical 'eye' of Whitby Jet and mastodon tusk.
Sharing the rich soundscapes of this instrument
to the atmosphere of gatherings, events and facilities, is an important part of
her continued musical journey. Two hours of memorizing music (soothing
but not sleepy time) both traditional and original, is sure to bring a depth of
experience to any event.
The Raven is equipped with high
quality electronic pick-ups and Kim brings her own professional sound
system for larger venues.
Please contact at: kimmie@jigheads.com
or call: 719-640-5380
