Ukulele Boot Camp

Creative Ukulele Techniques for Clinical Practice: Expanding Your Skills with Dr. Robert Krout

Looking to bring new life to your ukulele playing in music therapy? Whether you're just getting started or seeking to move beyond familiar chords and strumming patterns, this dynamic and experiential tutorial from Dr. Robert Krout offers practical tools to deepen your musical engagement—and your clients’.

Dr. Krout, an experienced clinician, educator, and performer, presents an inspiring exploration of the ukulele’s role in therapeutic work. He begins with a brief history of the instrument and a comparison of different sizes and types, highlighting their unique tonal qualities and clinical applications.

You’ll learn:

• The most commonly used keys and chord progressions in clinical work
• A variety of right- and left-hand techniques, including voicings, inversions, and accompaniment patterns
• How to use capos, slides, and vamps to make your playing more expressive, versatile, and engaging
• Strategies to enhance client participation, support goal-directed interventions, and keep your own musical practice fresh

This tutorial is ideal for music therapists who are looking to refine their technique, integrate more creative possibilities into sessions, or build confidence in teaching ukulele to clients of all ages and abilities.

It also includes comprehensive resources, downloadable chord charts, and three optional bonus learning activities designed to support skill development and earn you CMTE/CPD credits.

Whether you’re dusting off your uke or looking to take your playing to the next level, this tutorial will inspire new ways to use the ukulele with purpose, musicality, and joy.