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10 Chords, 1000 Songs for Ukulele

Friday – January 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Prepare your students for maximum music making while reducing barriers to success. Participants will learn Kalani’s Ten Essential Chords, as well as several chord progressions, which will help their students to access and enjoy hundreds of songs, while reducing technical requirements. Learn how to get more music out of fewer chords. Perfect for new and experienced ukulele instructors.

Target Audience

Elementary Educators and Up

Additional Notes

Clinician Info

Kalani Das

Peripole

Kalani Das, MT-BC is a world percussion specialist with more than 35 years of professional experience in both professional and educational settings. He is a certified Orff-Schulwerk music educator, a board-certified music therapist, and a requested professional development specialist. Kalani is the author of numerous publications and resources, both in print and online. His publications include; Together in Rhythm (Alfred), Kalani’s World Rhythms (Hal Leonard), and The Way of Music (Sarsen). You can find him online on the World Drum Club, Kalani Music, and Ukulele Club YouTube Channels (Supported at Patreon.com/Kalani), and WorldDrumClub on Instagram. When home in Los Angeles, Kalani provides music therapy services via Golden State Music Therapy, working mainly with persons with brain injuries and in addiction recovery.

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