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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
9/13-10/18: Cambridge, MA | Ukulele Fingerpicking at Passim School of Music | 5 Wednesdays | 6:30-7:45pm ET
In this class, explore both rhythmic and melodic fingerpicking (plucking multiple or individual strings) on the ukulele as alternatives to strumming. Learn to read tablature for ukulele and various approaches to picking or plucking individual strings. We’ll look at simple and slightly more complex picking patterns you can use to enhance your accompaniments as well as plucking written melodies and improvised solos. 9/23: Somerville, MA | Unity Somerville | Jim D'Ville workshop (hosting) | Doors 3:30pm | $30pp; register here (walk-ins welcome too) - The Emotional Value of Chords | 4-5pm - Play Uke by Ear Jam | 5:15-6pm 9/26-12/5: Arlington, MA | Ukulele classes at Arlington Community Ed | Tuesdays; no class Oct. 10 or 31 - Beginning | 6-7pm - Advanced Beginning (for students who can already strum up and down and play basic chords) | 7:10-8:10pm 10/5-8: Boyertown, PA | Funky Frets Ukulele Festival | tickets on sale now! How to Play Waltzes • Beginner-Intermediate Sometimes waltzes and other songs in 3/4 can seem strange: How do you strum them? Surely not just Down, Down, Down? In this workshop, we'll keep the chords beginner-friendly while you learn a few alternative strum patterns and very simple picking patterns you can use to play almost any song in 3/4 that you ever encounter. Ukulele Orchestra: The Pink Panther • All Levels In this workshop, we'll play a simplified version of Henry Mancini's Pink Panther theme, arranged for ukulele orchestra. Participants will have the opportunity to choose one of 4 different parts, ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate/advanced, and for ukuleles from soprano to baritone in both re-entrant and low G tuning. 10/12-12/7: Cambridge, MA | Ukulele classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education | 8 Thursdays; no class Nov. 23 - Intro to Ukulele (beginners) | 6-7pm - Continuing Ukulele (for those who can already strum up and down and play basic chords) | 7:15-8:15 |
Amy Kucharik has played ukulele as her primary instrument for more than a decade. In addition to teaching private lessons and weekly classes, Amy teaches and performs at ukulele workshops throughout New England. She headlined Rochester's Flower City Ukulele Festival in 2019 and most recently performed and taught workshops at the Gaithersburg Ukefest.
PRIVATE UKULELE LESSONS
Learning an instrument is a great activity for people of all ages. Playing a cheerful ukulele might help combat depression and could have several other health benefits. I teach weekly lessons Tues-Thurs afternoons and also less frequently on weekends. I am currently all booked up for weekly lessons but can occasionally fit in someone new. Email me to set up a time for us to meet online! GIVE THE GIFT OF UKULELE LESSONS!
Ukulele lesson gift certificates are available for online purchase via PayPal or Venmo! I will email you a full-color, printable PDF you can forward or print to give as a gift. I offer individual lessons in 30, 45, or 60-minute time slots. 30 minutes is recommended for kids; 45 is good for teens and absolute beginners (or people with busy schedules!). Email me for more information. NOTE: Scheduling subject to availability; please email me to schedule. 
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