#030: Orff Schulwerk & Ukulele with guest Lorelei Batislaong
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
Release Date: 04/15/2018
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Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
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info_outlineIn this episode I’m talking with Lorelei Batislaong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast: AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/ Ukulele Underground: http://bit.ly/2vfXf6u Amazing Slow Downer App: http://bit.ly/2qzT7Je Ukulele Companion App: https://apple.co/2IXigEZ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org