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Dec 2023

24m 22s

122 | Ukulele in the Elementary Music Cl...

Bryson Tarbet, M.M.Ed.

About this episode

Join Bryson on this episode of That Music Podcast for an engaging conversation with Jennifer Bailey, an esteemed elementary music educator with over 28 years of experience. In this episode, Jennifer dives into her experience with using ukulele as a transformative tool in the elementary music classroom. Discover her unique approach to weaving folk and pop music into the curriculum, creating an accessible yet skill-building experience for students.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
3:15 Benefits of Ukulele
8:02 Common Obstacles
14:28 Repertoire & Curriculum
18:45 Resources & Takeaways

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