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How to Stiffen Felt Picks for the Ukulele

by Pitch Publications | Nov 13, 2017 | Featured, Ukulele

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 instrument. I tell...

DIY Adaptive Device for Playing Ukulele

by Pitch Publications | Oct 23, 2017 | 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...

5 Ways to Purchase Ukuleles for the Elementary Music Classroom

by Pitch Publications | May 1, 2017 | 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...

Top Ten Reasons to Start an Ukulele Program

by Pitch Publications | Jan 24, 2017 | Ukulele

Top 10 Reasons for Starting an Ukulele Program 1. A growing trend in music education. I’m not saying you have to do everything everyone else does. But I do think you should at least check out WHY it is a trend. Clearly it is working for many across the nation. 2. The...

Ukulele Storage for the General Music Classroom

by Pitch Publications | Jan 10, 2017 | Featured, Music Room, Ukulele

One of the biggest questions I repeatedly see in Facebook music groups is “How do you store your ukuleles?” It’s a tough question with many different great answers! What works for me may not work for you – we all have different rooms,...

Ukulele Comparison for Music Class

by Pitch Publications | Mar 6, 2016 | Featured, Ukulele

Hi everyone! Many of you know me as the creator of Rainbow Ukulele for the classroom. I am so proud of that curriculum, but also know I am like you. I didn’t grow up playing the ukulele, I don’t have a degree in string instruments, I am not a violinist,...