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Groundwork Music Project Groundwork Music Project trains and pays professional musicians, using the James Hill Ukulele Initiat

Neal Kassanoff led music programs in Austin area preschools for several years before launching Groundwork. Seeing the benefits of the programs firsthand, he watched children's musical abilities blossom and wanted to bring this type of enrichment to underserved communities. Since starting classes at Open Door Preschool in 2006, GMP has worked on several campuses and has partnered with City of Austin, other non-profit organizations, and private businesses looking to make a difference in their community. In 2010, a new recording titled Introducing the Groundwork Music Orchestra was released, featuring guest appearances from Ben Kweller, David Garza, Guy Forsyth, and other stellar musicians. Used in the Groundwork classroom and distributed to the larger community, it is the first in a series of recordings featuring renowned artists singing songs from the Groundwork lesson plans. Live performances by the Orchestra also help to raise funds for GMP and to introduce the public to our mission.

09/20/2026

Learn the science of singing and how vocal activity impacts your br...

Ukulele is for more than just simple chord shapes. A universe on four strings. "I'll be Seeing You" is a gem from the Gr...
09/12/2026

Ukulele is for more than just simple chord shapes. A universe on four strings. "I'll be Seeing You" is a gem from the Great American Songbook.

06/29/2026
Sean's pick for a good starter ukulele. South Austin Music
06/29/2026

Sean's pick for a good starter ukulele. South Austin Music

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Groundwork Music Project, Austin Ukulele Society and edUKEcation.com are working with Texas Commission for the Arts to b...
06/17/2026

Groundwork Music Project, Austin Ukulele Society and edUKEcation.com are working with Texas Commission for the Arts to bring you this inaugural year of the Uke Stars Central Texas Ukulele Festival. Tickets available at www.ukestarstx.com

While learning to sing is a lifetime practice, we were all born with the instrument. All we need to do is use it!
04/20/2026

While learning to sing is a lifetime practice, we were all born with the instrument. All we need to do is use it!

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