Music Safari: Beginning Ukulele
Beginning ukulele classes are offered as part of Pakachoag’s Music Safari instrument discovery program. Basic musicianship skills are learned over the course of two 14-week school year sessions with ukulele as the primary instrument. These group classes, taught by Cecelia Fitzgerald, are designed for children in Grade 3 through Grade 5.
While no learning prerequisite is required to register, the School’s Music Together classes designed for children birth to age 5 provide a quality foundation for Music Safari.
2025-2026 Ukulele Classes
Registration and payment must be received before the first class. Tuition is non-refundable unless the session is cancelled by the School.
Equipment and Supplies
Tuition includes a method book or lesson binder with learning materials, colored pencils, and access to ukuleles during class periods.
Students must have a functional ukulele by the second class. Families with limited finances are encouraged to inquire with the School directors regarding an instrument loan: admin@pakmusic.org.
Safari Program Overview
Following a full year of Music Safari, each student will demonstrate an understanding of the foundational skills for success in private, one-on-one lessons, including:
- Basic note values, intervals, and notation.
- Simple and compound meters, time signatures, and rhythm notation.
- Experience with chosen Safari instrument or voice/singing.
- Music vocabulary around the staff and tempo/character markings.
- Practice routines and expectations for learning.
Before starting private lessons, children ages 5 through 7 are encouraged to complete a full year of Music Safari. The knowledge gained is transferable to any instrument of study or voice.
Role of Parent/Caregiver
Parents/Caregivers are invited but not required to attend classes alongside the student. Teachers recommend a commitment of 10 to 15 minutes of practice daily, at least five days a week. Ongoing support and assistance by parents/caregivers meeting this at-home practice commitment is key to student success.
Absence and Make-Up Policy
All teacher absences will be made up. One weather cancellation will be made up per session. As a group class, no make ups are provided for student absences.