This class is taught in English.

Some skills students will be learning:
- How to hold a pick, correct hand position while playing and resting.
- How to tune, hold, and strum a ukulele.
- How to play simple chords and songs.
- How to play different rhythms on the ukulele.
- Simple strumming and picking techniques.
- A variety of strumming patterns.
- How to sing on time while playing the ukulele.
- Basic music theory.
- Basic Warm-up exercises.

You decide what you would like to learn, I will make the song accessible to you depending on your level of playing the ukulele. I will help you set your goals and choose songs and I will help you achieve them.

Passionate about music education and dedicated to shaping the musical journeys of students, Katie Campbell is a lifelong learner and professional teacher with a wealth of experience. Over the course of her career, Katie has cultivated a deep understanding of the transformative power of music, making it not just a subject of study but a catalyst for physical, mental, and emotional growth.

Katie’s foundation in music education includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of WI-Whitewater, specializing in K-12 General Music and 6-12 Choral Education. Katie taught elementary music with choir, guitar, ukulele and more for 16 years throughout Alaska, Nevada and Wisconsin. Katie has consistently gone beyond the traditional classroom setting. Her commitment to enriching experiences is evident in the extra activities she organized, including choir, musical theater, and a showcase of student skills in two school-wide concerts each year.

Katie is driven by an unwavering passion for student growth and support, a commitment that has evolved and deepened over her years of teaching and diverse experiences. Throughout her journey of educational settings, Katie has been dedicated to expanding her toolbox to effectively serve and uplift learners of all backgrounds and abilities. Katie's holistic approach ensures that her students not only excel in music but also grow as confident, empathetic individuals equipped with the skills to navigate the complexities of life. 

Qualifications 
Bachelor’s Degree specializing in K-12 General Music and 6-12 Choral Education
Social & Emotional Learning in Music Education (2021)
A Complete Guide to Playing & Teaching Ukulele (2020)
Culturally Responsive Teaching (2010)
Yoga for Teacher’s and Students, Level 1 (2011)
Using Children’s LIterature in the Music Classroom (2011)
Orff Action: Enegerize Your Music Classroom (2011)
Orff Action: Groove Through the Year (2012)
Dalcroze Eurhhythmics and Music (2012)
Currently in a graduate program in Instructional Design & Learning Technology at the University of WI-Whitewater.

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: included
Feedback: included
Details: If you would like to progress faster, then I encourage a minimum of 10 mins practice per day, outside the lessons with me.

🌟 This is an inclusive class. Children of all abilities and disabilities are welcome. Including ADHD, Autism, Emotional Learning Disabilities, & more. Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your learner's needs! 

Children will need to have a proper ukulele (not a toy).
Ukulele lessons are 25 mins long. Students should bring to each session their tuned ukulele, music sheet or the song we are currently learning with the chords.