On-Demand Trainings 

“I do want to let you know that you have changed my life. I LOVE THE UKELELE! I am excited, nervous and anxious to play in front of others but, it will come together. I want to say it again. Thank you for this.”

-Carla, Preschool Teacher, New Zealand

Ready for circle time success right now?

Check out our growing list of trainings you can take anytime at your convenience!

All trainings below are delivered via short videos broken down into bite-sized lessons (2-15 minutes).  Self-paced with 24/7, lifetime access means you can learn anytime (even on your phone)!

*Washington State STARS hours/Certificate of Completion* 

circle time training with Jocelyn Manzanarez

Circle Time Certified

Tips, Tricks and TONS of activities to keep circle time FRESH, FUN and FULL OF LEARNING!

Circle time got you down or are you just ready for a refresh? Then Join Jocelyn as she teaches you proven strategies that engage learners while teaching across the curriculum using music and movement. Learn songs, stories, transition techniques and more that will take your circle times to the head of the class. This training is a must for any teacher who doesn’t just want to be good at circle time, they want to be certified!
Training Hours: 4 hours

Jocelyn, I LOVED your class. Thank you for all the information you shared with us, but especially thank you for the songs you included in your hand out. That makes it much easier to remember how to implement the information that you shared in your class.

Jenna, TK Teacher, Houston,TX

ukulele for teachers

Ukelele Level 1

4 Week ONLINE Ukulele course for beginners

Practically everything about the ukulele makes it an ideal instrument for educators looking to bring a new skill into the classroom. It’s small, inexpensive, portable, easy to learn and the PERFECT way for teachers to engage little voices, little eyes, little hands, and little feet.

This 4-week ukulele class takes the most inexperienced musician and gives them the skills and crowd favorites necessary to “wow” even the littlest audience!
Training Hours: 4 hours

Jocelyn, I want to thank you!  Today was our first day of school this year!   I played my ukulele for my class!  It was a hit!  Never in a million years did I ever think music would be this successful in my class!   Thank you so much for teaching me!

Laura, PreK Teacher, Pittsburgh, PA

ukulele for the classroom

Ukelele Level 2

Songs for Christmas, campfires and classrooms

Once you realize that learning to play the ukulele isn’t just a dream for another lifetime, you won’t be able to get enough!

In Level 2 we will take a deep dive into mastering the 3 basic strumming patterns learned in Level 1. Once you understand the theory behind the strumming, you’ll be sounding like a pro in no time!
Training Hours: 4 hours

babies and toddlers music

Brilliant Beginnings

Songs, Sign and Rhymes Your Little Ones will Love!

Did you know that researchers have discovered infants respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech? Babies are born ready to communicate with the world around them and music is the gateway!

Learn how to tap into this natural interest while building language, connection and a love of learning about the world. 

If you work with babies and toddlers, this training is a must!
Training Hours: 2 hours