Topic: Just Popping in To Say Hi---HI! :) Newly Ukulele Convert! :)
I just thought I'd introduce myself--I hope this is appropriate! My name is Kim and I'm a hobby singer--songwriter who miserably failed at trying to self-teach every instrument, including guitar! I really really really needed accompaniment because my goal is to sing live acoustic sets both in the States and in Germany. My first trip to Germany yielded some small music opportunities and I plan to go back in the summer to continue pursuing live acoustic singing gigs.
Well, it was suggested that because I have small, child-like hands that maybe a ukulele would be a good try. Plus, it's more forgiving than other instruments. I definitely needed "forgiving!"
So, about 5 days ago, I purchased my first ukulele and have already played and video recorded my first cover song, You Are My Sunshine AND two original songs (one silly; one serious), The Emoticon Song and Fall Down. To say that I'm addicted is an understatement! I haven't been able to put it down. I'm a wimp so my fingers hurt but I don't care!
Anyway--sorry to gush but I'm a Ukulele Convert and am looking forward to spreading the good news of ukuleles as far as I can!! If anyone knows of any face-to-face communities and/or online communities from Germany (Aachen area) and/or Connecticut--East Coast, would love to join them!
Hope to chat with some of you soon!
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kimnoblemusic
Personal Site: http://kimnoblemusic.com/