Ukulele Chord Melody (Fingerstyle)
- Country
- Folk
- In-Person Classes
- Instrumental
- Roots
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
Learn to play recognizable fingerstyle instrumentals, intros, and/or solo breaks on ukulele using a technique called “chord melody,” in which you pluck a melody and chords at the same time. We’ll start with very easy fundamentals including reading tablature, plucking and strumming, before diving into a few approachable chord melody songs, then look at how you can begin making your own chord melody arrangements!
Some prior experience required; please be comfortable with essential chords and strumming up and down. Barre chords and prior tablature reading experience are helpful but not required.
Class Schedule
Mondays: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9
Time: 6:30–7:45pm ET
Location: Passim School of Music, 26 Church Street, Cambridge, MA(Classrooms are located on the second floor; unfortunately, there is no elevator.)
Ages: 18+
Please Note:Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to run. If canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Amy Kucharik
Amy Kucharik [/kuh-CHAR-ick/] 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 the Eastern US including Rochester’s Flower City Ukulele Festival in 2019 and the Gaithersburg Ukefest (MD) in 2022 and 2023. As a performer, Amy energizes swing dances, festivals and listening rooms alike. Amy performs as a one-woman band with ukulele, tenor guitar, foot percussion, mouth trumpet and harmonica, or with bands featuring top New England musicians. Combining poignant lyrics and a danceable swing, Amy’s music has drawn comparisons to Maria Muldaur, Lake Street Dive, and Anais Mitchell. She draws from blues and Vaudeville traditions, musical theatre, 80s pop and contemporary folk music with a street-smart stagecraft honed in the subways of Boston. Amy was a winner of the prestigious Kerrville New Folk songwriting competition and a formal showcase artist at SWRFA in 2015, a NERFA DJ showcase artist in 2016, and a Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist for 2018. Her second full-length album of original music was released in 2018. She is a Mi-Si Electronics performing artist.
