For my inquiry project, I decided I want to relearn how to play the ukulele. Growing up, I played the ukulele, and I’ve always wanted to get back into it, so I thought this was the perfect chance. The ukulele is such a fun instrument and is pretty simple to learn, so I’m excited to be starting! I also think that learning to play the ukulele will be very beneficial in my future classroom.
I grew up surrounded by music and the performing arts, so music has always been a huge part of my life. My love for music is something I have always wanted to incorporate into my future teaching. Throughout elementary school, I was part of a ukulele group called Little Ukers, and I remember feeling so proud and excited to perform for the parents. By the end of the semester, I hope to feel the same way, excited and proud to show off my new skill.
As much as I think about incorporating the ukulele into my future classroom, my main goal is to find a new hobby that I enjoy and can spend my free time on instead of scrolling on my phone. Life gets too busy and chaotic with work and school that we sometimes forget to take a break and make time for ourselves. I think that gaining this new skill will not only be beneficial but also something that makes me feel good.
My plan each week is to learn a simple skill, like how to hold the instrument properly or play a new chord, and not to overcomplicate it, so it stays realistic and achievable. Each week as I reflect on what I’ve learned, I also want to think about how I can incorporate it into my future teaching. I hope to use this blog as a resource for myself in the future, especially as a way to teach it to kids! By the end of the semester, I hope to know a few simple songs and feel confident saying, “I play the ukulele.”
I’m super excited to not only start but also share this ukulele journey and to see how much progress I can make by the end of the semester.
