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How to Stiffen Felt Picks for the Ukulele

by Pitch Publications | 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.

DIY Adaptive Device for Playing Ukulele

by Pitch Publications | Ukulele

An interview with a teacher who designed and made a great adaptive device to help a student find success playing ukulele in the elementary music classroom.

11 People to Strategically Befriend at School

by Pitch Publications | Random Tips

Are you starting a new job or new school? Make sure you seek out these 11 people to strategically befriend at school to make your life easier! From the custodian to the secretary; from the art teacher to the principal, you MUST have these people on your side!

5 Ways to Purchase Ukuleles for the Elementary Music Classroom

by Pitch Publications | Featured, Ukulele

Ready to get ukuleles but not sure how you will afford them? This post shares 5 great ideas on how to purchase ukuleles for the music classroom. It will help you get up and running with ukuleles for your program in no time whether you have a budget or not!

Top Ten Reasons to Start an Ukulele Program

by Pitch Publications | Ukulele

Everyone has their own reasons for starting a ukulele program at school. I am here to share the top 10 reasons I think you should start one as soon as possible!

Ukulele Storage for the General Music Classroom

by Pitch Publications | Featured, Music Room, Ukulele

This is an amazing compilation of ukulele storage ideas for the general music classroom! From storing on the wall, to storing on the floor, you are sure to find a solution for your music room!

Music Education Blog Carnival: September 2016

by Pitch Publications | Linky Parties

The music education blog carnival is a monthly post hosted by different music bloggers. Each blogger selects a few music posts recently written, and shares why they selected it. I had a lot of great posts to choose from! This has been a very fun post for me to put together. I hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as I have!

Music Teacher First Year Flashback

by Pitch Publications | Elementary Music, Freebies, Linky Parties

I have been teaching for 13 years! I can hardly believe it. In that time I have moved states, gotten married, had three kids, and went back to school myself – twice! It has been amazing to think back to the wide-eyed girl who didn’t feel old enough to be a “real” teacher!

3 Favorite Music Lessons: Instrument Sort, Instrument Making, and Movement!

by Pitch Publications | 2nd Grade, Ideas by Grade, Instruments, Linky Parties, Movement, Sub Plans

Today I’m linking up Aileen Miracle to talk about three things that have worked great for me recently! I love reading about some new ideas for activities to use in the music room!

March Small Goals

by Pitch Publications | Goals, Linky Parties

Hi all! I’m linking with up my buddy Jennifer over at The Yellow Brick Road to talk about my March Goals. This month it will be pretty simple!

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I'm busy mom of three and music educator in Atlanta, GA. My passion is helping busy music teachers deliver time saving, engaging lessons so you have more time to enjoy your life! Click my photo to learn more! Teach music. Love life.