“Uke” can do it!

January 29, 2021

Our Upper Elementary students have been learning and making music with the ukulele. Some of the reasons for the success of this program is that the ukulele is: 

  1. Portable
  2. Great as a solo or ensemble instrument
  3. An excellent tool for developing ear-training and teaching music theory
  4. Relatively inexpensive compared to other instruments
  5. Fun! 

Want even more reasons why the ukulele is such a great instrument for students? This article lists many more reasons why playing the ukulele is good for your health: https://www.musicianauthority.com/health-benefits-of-playing-a-ukulele/

E5 Students work at their own pace to learn chords, strumming patterns and pieces of music
E5 Students enjoy composing their own original songs
E5 Students enjoying the fresh air while playing their ukuleles
The ukulele is so fun to play, and the students are learning very quickly!
Students can choose to work individually on a piece of music, or in a small group.