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Rainbow Ukulele Bead Motivation System

by Pitch Publications | Classroom Management, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Assessment, Elementary Music, Ukulele

I designed the Rainbow Ukulele Bead System with student motivation and teacher flexibility in mind! It was one of my favorite tools to use when teaching ukulele. Why use the Rainbow Ukulele Bead Motivation System in your classroom? Ability to customize system to your...

How to Stiffen Felt Picks for the Ukulele

by Pitch Publications | Ukulele, Featured

The use of picks for playing ukulele can be a hot topic – I think it is a simple matter of personal preference. I do make my students start without a pick for the first few lessons because I want them to physically get used to touching the...

DIY Adaptive Device for Playing Ukulele

by Pitch Publications | Ukulele

As teachers, we are always looking to fill a need in our classroom. Today’s post is an interview with my friend, Mike Rostin, a fabulous music educator from Atlanta, GA. When one of his students was unable to play the ukulele the way she wanted due to a physical...

11 People to Strategically Befriend at School

by Pitch Publications | Random Tips

When you are a new teacher (or starting at a new school), it’s good to make some strategic friends. These relationships may happen naturally or may take some work. Either way, they are essential to make sure your year runs smoothly. Check out these...

5 Ways to Purchase Ukuleles for the Elementary Music Classroom

by Pitch Publications | Featured, Ukulele

Hi, friend! You must be ready to start a ukulele program (and if not, here is why you should!). Now you need to figure out how to purchase ukuleles for the music classroom! I have a few ideas up my sleeve to help you out! 5 Ways to Purchase Ukuleles for the Music...