The ukulele has gone from being something of a comedy item to a hugely popular musical instrument in recent years. Now a frequent sight in primary schools, its small size and simplicity make it a great choice for early years music lessons too.
One nursery that has started offering ukulele sessions once a week is Kidz Kabin in Muswell Hill, north London. Local ukulele teacher Margie Gianni, known as Margie Jammie, has run groups and tuition for older children and adults, but this is her first foray into playing for and with under-fives.
Each Tuesday morning, Margie arrives at Kidz Kabin and puts out mats and a range of musical instruments including brightly coloured ukuleles. She runs six short sessions – for under-twos, two to threes, and three to fives, with approaches tailored to age and aptitude.
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