How to Start a Ukulele Program in Your Classroom
Step-by-Step Series for Educators

Do you want to start a ukulele program in your classroom but not sure where to start? Sam Marchuk,  West Music Educational Consultant and long-time ukulele advocate, walks you through the entire process. In this 6-part series you will learn the reasons why ukuleles are an exceptional addition to your classroom curriculum and help you understand what supplies you need to get started.

Part 1: Why Teach Ukulele?
You don’t need to be an accomplished guitar/ukulele player or have a big budget to add ukulele to your curriculum. Here is what you need to know!

Part 2: What Size Ukulele?
There are four common sizes of ukuleles. Find which might be best for your students.

Part 3: Which Ukulele Model Should I Choose?
There are many different models of ukuleles. Make sure to choose a quality instrument that will play in tune and produce a good tone.

Part 4: Which Ukulele Method Should I Use?
Choose curriculum options and supplements that specialize in comprehensive applications for classroom teaching. 

Part 5- How Can I Store My Ukuleles?
Classrooms come in a wide variety of sizes as well as the amount of available ukulele storage – or lack thereof.

Part 6- What Ukulele Accessories Do I Need?
Find out about the essential ukulele accessories that you need to make your ukulele program a success!

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About The Author

Sam Marchuk is an Education Consultant for West Music specializing in folk instruments and curriculum for the elementary classroom. He has been playing ukulele since 2005 and is an avid collector of vintage and contemporary ukulele models. As an Education Consultant, Sam assists with the selection and acquisition of instruments and curriculum with teachers across the U.S. He enjoys matching up players of all skill levels and classroom teachers with the right ukulele to fit their personality, style, and budget. Sam has demonstrated the potential of the of the ukulele at numerous state and national music education conferences, helped with the startup of ukulele programs across the U.S., and has taught beginning ukulele at the annual Strathmore Ukulele and Guitar Summit in Rockville, MD.