Playing and Teaching Ukulele Level 1
Date
June 8-July 31, 2026
Online
Asynchronous
Course Code
MECA 7916B | MMEd 516U1*
Credits
MECA: 3 | MMEd: 2 *
Tuition
$1,194
Course Description
The ukulele has become one of the most popular instruments in music education, and with good reason: It’s inexpensive, portable and user-friendly for both teachers and students. This course covers everything you’ll need to know to start using the ukulele in your classroom, including uke anatomy, tuning, types and features, how to read chord diagrams, strumming patterns, popular chords and chord progressions. Suitable for absolute beginners through intermediate players.
* This course is offered at two course levels. Students enrolled in the MMEd program at VanderCook are eligible to enroll for the 500 course number. Students not enrolled in the MMEd program who wish to earn graduate credit as a MECA Continuing Education student should register for the 7000 course number. The difference in credits earned and tuition cost is attributed to the difference in tuition rates for the MMEd and MECA Continuing Education programs. If you are unsure which section is best for you, please contact us directly at [email protected].
Instructor
Kalani is a board-certified music therapist, orff-schulwerk music educator, and performing artist who has worked with such legends as Rod Stuart, Barry Manilow, Yanni, and Kenny Loggins. He has won numerous awards for his work as an author and trainer, continuing to develop new resources for percussion, ukulele, Native-American style flute, music therapy and music mindfulness. Find out more at kalanimusic.com


