Yes! Uke’N Play the Ukulele
The 4-week beginner course that takes even the most inexperienced musician and gives them the skills, and crowd favorites, to wow the littlest audience.
Do you suffer from “I can’t play an instrument” blues?
Common symptoms include…
- A life-long dream to learn to play that’s yet to happen
- Enrolling in a course, but never completing it
- Not sure where to find a training that fits your style of learning
- A dusty instrument that hasn’t seen daylight in your home, be it a piano, ukulele, or guitar
What if you not only achieved this life-long dream, but found an outlet that brought you joy, peace, and a ton of fun?
That’s what happens when you learn to play the ukulele.
Practically everything about the ukulele makes it an ideal instrument for educators looking to bring a new skill into the classroom. It’s small, inexpensive, portable, easy to learn, and the perfect way to engage little voices, little eyes, little hands, and little feet.
During this 4-week online program, you will…
- Bring the joy back to circle time for kids AND you
- Help your students come together to create a community of learners through singing
- Tap into the power of music to teach concepts across the curriculum
- Have children begging for circle time to last longer
- Fill your tool box up with songs that kids want to sing again and again
The Schedule of Events
Delivered directly to your inbox over four successive weeks, with an entire week to practice before the next lesson unlocks. Life gets busy, so you’ll have lifetime access to all four modules, plus the Teachable app so you can take your training on the road.
WEEK 1
Beginner basic techniques. How to hold your instrument, what each part does, tuning the strings, basic strumming, and your first chord: C.
WEEK 2
A new chord, G, plus a few simple circle time songs to put your new skills into practice. With these two chords you’ll play crowd favorites like “Wheels on the Bus” and “Farmer in the Dell.”
WEEK 3
Adding the F chord. With daily practice you’ll be ready to try classroom favorites like “Sticky Bubblegum” and “Matilda the Gorilla.”
WEEK 4
The A minor chord, opening the door to songs like “Let It Be” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” just two of hundreds available with your newly mastered four-chord strum patterns.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING…
“I love your course and the way you teach! I never thought I would be able to play an instrument.”
Magda, Preschool Teacher, Bothell, WA“Take it from someone who is not musical, has never played an instrument (well, there was that month with a guitar), this is something you can pick up really quickly and feel satisfied doing. Now I need singing lessons!”
Linda, Preschool Teacher, Seattle, WA“It’s so wonderful! Jocelyn is such a great teacher. Even with just recorded videos, you really feel like it’s a live feed and she’s really talking to you. You start off really basic with one easy chord and strum, then each week adds a new challenge. After just one week, you can already make music and have some songs to play for the kiddos!”
Misty, Preschool Teacher, Seattle, WAFAQs
How do I know if this course is right for me?
This course is designed for people who work with young children and want to play the ukulele with them. We teach kid-friendly songs, but if you want to go on to play non-kid songs, this course still gives you a strong foundation.
Why is there a week between lessons instead of getting it all at once?
You’ll need time to practice. Having a week in between gives you time to build the skill before moving on. You’ll thank me in the end, promise.
What if I fall behind?
Don’t worry. You have lifetime access to this course for as long as you like, across any and all devices you own.
Does this count for STARS hours?
If you’re a Washington State early childhood educator wanting STARS hours, this course counts. Complete the assignment at the end of the course and 4 STARS hours will be added to your record.
What if I’m unhappy with the course?
If you’ve taken the course and shown that you’ve attempted to practice as advised, yet are still not satisfied, contact us within the first 30 days and we’ll give you a full refund.
Jocelyn Manzanarez, MMEd.
Register for Yes! Uke’N Play the Ukulele and invest in yourself and your classroom. You’ll save hundreds of dollars in private lesson fees while learning the same skill sets.
See you in class! Jocelyn