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All Day Ukulele Zen Immersion Class in Seattle! Music, Mindfulness & Creative Play
Join Stu Fuchs for a fun and soul-nourishing day of music making with Seattle's Ukulele Community! Presented by S.T.R.U.M.
Stu Fuchs (aka "Stukulele") is Grammy-nominated, internationally touring teaching artist with over 25 years of experience performing & teaching classical & jazz guitar, ukulele, didjeridoo and offering musical empowerment workshops in music schools, hospitals & for Fortune 500 executives.
Stu will be presenting this unique day-long ukulele immersion class - open to beginners and up. A DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN LUNCH IS INCLUDED!
Some basic experience on your Uke is recommended.
"Ukulele Zen" is a holistic music system that uses draws upon simple and accessible practices from the wisdom traditions of yoga, mindfulness meditation & qigong - applying them to music making process in a deep yet lighthearted way..
No experience in yoga or meditation is required to join in with this class and experience the profound benefits of these practices. We won't be folding ourselves into a pretzel! Chair seats will be provided for your comfort.
THIS DAY LONG IMMERSION COURSE WILL TEACH YOU:
- Deep teachings on ukulele techniques to improve your rhythm, tone & more!
- Simple & effective practices for relieving everyday stress - using mindfulness, music & deep listening
- Breathing & stretching exercises from Qigong & Yoga to bring greater flexibility and comfort
- Strategies for overcoming and harnessing "stage fright" into your music
- Powerful practice tips to shortcut the learning process & create a nourishing daily music routine
- Safe & fun ways to open up and strengthen your voice
- Lots of super fun songs, melodies and other creative musical games shared in a supportive community!
Ukulele Zen (also a You Tube Channel w 40K subscribers) has helped thousands of people cultivate good technique through a focus on body alignment, breathing & relaxation techniques.
Stuart's fun, holistic and compassionate teaching style make all of his events a not-to-be missed experience! Be prepared for a joyful, deep & non-judgmental workshop atmosphere of supportive community and creative play where there are "NO WRONG NOTES".
Hope you'll be able to join us in Seattle!
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:
9:15am-10am: Check in, Meet & Greet, etc...
10am- 12:30pm: Teaching Block 1
12:30pm - 1:30pm; Lunch Break
1:30pm - 2:45pm: Teaching Block 2
2:45pm - 3:15pm: Break
3:15pm - 5pm: Teaching Block 3 and closing
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT STU FUCHS & "UKULELE ZEN"
"Stuart has a truly special spirit which shines through, whether he is giving a spellbinding, beautiful performance or delivering one of his top quality workshops. We were truly delighted to have him contribute to the Ukulele Festival of Scotland"
Linda Butterworth, Festival Director, Ukulele Festival of Scotland.
"Masterful playing and creative arrangements- Stuart Fuchs is a Tour de Force on Ukulele with taste and a heavy finger on the talent button."
Cathy Fink, GRAMMY Award Winner & Producer
"Stu is one of the greatest ambassadors for music I have ever met. Whether he is performing, teaching, or just talking, his passion and artistry shines through. You cannot help being pulled into the music when Stu is around. He is the real deal."
Daniel Hart, Executive Director, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
"Stu Fuchs is is a world class entertainer and the ultimate teacher. He demonstrates a technique, helps you to achieve it, and celebrates your attempts. His holistic, multi-sensory method of learning is so fun and inspiring!"
Nancy M. - Madison WI
"Many artists give workshops and concerts. Stukulele stands out among them adding wit, intelligence, charm and ease to his teaching and playing style. Plenty of take-aways for both beginners and advanced players. Pittsburgh wants him back!"
Marlene Parrish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steel City Ukuleles
"You haven't heard the ukulele unless you've heard Stu SHRED on the instrument from Brazilian choro to jazz to his dazzling instrumentals and soulful original songs."
Marion Jacobson, ethnomusicologist and writer for The Atlantic
"I love Stukulele! His CD combines the playfulness of George Formby, the mastery of Jacob Do Bandolim, and a strong dose of originality. Stu respectfully pushes the ukulele to brave new heights, while keeping one foot rooted in a number of time honored traditions. Like a master juggler, he is part showman, part soul-man, part-instrumentalist, and he is definitely a part of the American Ukulele revival!"
Lil Rev -Author of The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method Book Series, Entertainer, Touring Artist
"The staff and children at Corning Childrens Center always look forward to time with Stuart. Whether he is here to perform for our young audience (3 month to 5 year olds)or to teach our school age students the basics of playing the uke, he is a hit! He is not just a talented musician, but also a sensitive, insightful, delightful teacher. If we were into grading, we would give him an A+!"
Peigi Cook, Director Corning Childrens Center, Corning NY
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ABOUT STU:
Stuart Fuchs is an internationally touring performing guitarist and ukulele artist who performs and teaches fun & innovative ukulele workshops at music festivals throughout North America, the Caribbean & Europe. Stuart is passionate about sharing music as a practice for self-care & wellness and keeps a busy schedule as a teaching artist for the global ukulele circuit, in school residencies and holistic retreat centers. Stuart blends mindfulness and music at his annual Ukulele Zen retreat held at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY - his YouTube channel Ukulele Zen offers weekly ukulele lessons and inspiration to over 40,000 subscribers.
Fuchs, an accomplished guitarist in many styles, has arranged and performed the gypsy jazz guitar music of Django Reinhardt with his award winning gypsy jazz band Babik. Babik (Bah-Beek) was featured on PRIs "The World" and performed with full symphonic orchestras. In 2014 Stuart was awarded a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts for his work bringing healing music to cancer patients at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo NY, where he was a professional artist in residence for eight years. Stuart has toured to three continents as a soloist and as guitarist with the internationally acclaimed new age Kirtan artist Snatam Kaur. Stuart's meditative guitar playing was featured on Snatam Kaur's Grammy Award nominated Best New Age Album "Beloved". www.stufuchs.com
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LocationStudio Deep Roots (View)
9728 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
United States
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| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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