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Stuart Fuchs

Stuart Fuchs is a full time professional musician, arts educator, sound healer and creativity consultant based in Western New York. He plays acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele, percussion, didgeridoo, and other indigenous instruments from around the world. Fuchs has performed classical, jazz, rock, musical theatre, world-beat, hip-hop, free improvisation, and avant-garde music.

In 2004, he formed Babik, which tours and performs at festivals regularly and was voted "Best Jazz Band" by Artvoice Magazine's reader's poll for four years running.

Fuchs has deeply held beliefs in the healing power of sound and music. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Fuchs works as an Artist in Residence at Roswell Park Cancer Institute as part of UB Center for the Arts' Arts-in-Healthcare Initiative.

As a workshop leader with over ten years of experience, Fuchs facilitates fun and lively drum circles and workshops in music improvisation across Western New York for musicians, corporate executives, children, and special needs populations.

A dedicated practitioner of yoga for over 15 years, he has facilitated his "Awaken Your Inner Musician" workshop at yoga and holistic centers in Costa Rica, Colorado, Florida, and here in WNY. Fuchs is a certified Music for People teacher and teaches guitar at Canisius College.

Art Forms:
Music

Programs

Ukulele Show add to wish list

What is that little four-stringed instrument? A "You-kah-whadda-ya-call it?" Why It's the ukulele of course! In this lively and fun program, students will learn about the history and versatility of the ukulele. Students will sing sea shanties from the days of the Portuguese sailors, and discover how this little instrument is used in folk, pop, rock and jazz music. Stuart Fuchs ("Stu-kulele" ) plays the instrument masterfully and weaves historical facts, breathtaking stories, and fun sing-alongs together in this multi-cultural assembly program.

Residency programs are available for ensembles of up to 20 students.

Grade Level:
K-12
Performance cost (single):
$340.00
Workshop cost (back to back):
$190.00
Performance cost (back to back):
$447.00

Drumming and Improvisation: Yes You Can! add to wish list

An extended residency program designed to provide students with hands-on experience making music as a group. The artist will teach traditional Afro-Caribbean beats and rhythm improvisation skills. Students will have the opportunity to make instruments from household objects, and enjoy a performance of the didgeridoo! A fun program that strengthens listening, observation and concentration skills.

This rate is per workshop; contact office for details about extending the program.

Grade Level:
6-12
Workshop cost (back to back):
$190.00

History of the Guitar add to wish list

A comprehensive and engaging guitar overview that uses music to teach geography, science and world culture.

Through guitar performance and stories, Stuart takes students on a thrilling and playful journey through the history of this very popular instrument. Stuart performs a wide variety of musical styles on classical, steel string, ukulele and electric guitars - from Bach to Rock!

Stuart's program also includes selections from far reaching influences like the Japanese Koto and the Australian Digeridoo - which have more in common with the guitar than one might think! Performances are combined with presentations about the historical and cultural influences that shaped each musical style. Connections are also made between musical cultures in different countries, widening student perspective on music around the globe.

In addition to performing acoustically, Stuart demonstrates how the electric guitar has broadened the sound palette for the modern guitarist. Students also get a science lesson in acoustics as they make a "wah-wah" pedal out of their own two hands!

Grade Level:
K-12
Performance cost (single):
$340.00
Workshop cost (back to back):
$190.00
Performance cost (back to back):
$447.00