About
UKO ONO IS MY VISION TO SHARE THE MAGIC OF MUSIC THROUGH THE HUMBLE UKULELE
- THE INSTRUMENT OF JOY -
ABOUT
UKO ONO IS MY VISION TO SHARE THE MAGIC OF MUSIC THROUGH THE HUMBLE UKULELE
- THE INSTRUMENT OF JOY -
Stephanie Sims
I have been teaching the ukulele to hundreds of students of all ages and want to share the delight of the ukulele with you. You are never too old (or young) to learn the ukulele - it truly is the easiest instrument to learn.
I am a passionate believer in the power of music. Music has been used as a healing force for centuries and can bring people together by reaching across barriers of language, age, nationality, status and culture.
I run a range of community ukulele programs - from ukulele groups, courses, private lessons, workshops, events and outreach programs. I teach out of community halls, libraries, health centres, home, Zoom and now - online!
My specialty is Absolute Beginners and my aim is to make learning the ukulele a fun and joyful experience. There is nothing more satisfying than mastering a song and then belting it out - preferably with others.
Let me help you on your ukulele journey.
Sawtell Ukulele Group
I started Uko Ono in 2016 and since then I have taught hundreds of people to play the Ukulele - and it all started with The Sawtell Ukulele Group! We have been a regular feature in many community events throughout the Coffs Coast. One of our highlights was being asked to play at the Elton John Farewell Tour in Coffs in Feb 2020, on both nights! We also had a surprise appearance on Channel 7's Sunrise.
I have taken most of these students from Absolute Beginners to being able to perform in public! It's been so much fun and some lifelong friendships have been formed. My hope is that you, too, will fall in love with the ukulele and find (or start) your own ukulele community.
See some clips below from our favourite gigs.
Why I Love the Ukulele
Anyone who has played in a band or sung in a choir knows the feeling of connection and joy that comes with participating in music. I started Uko Ono as a way to share the magic of music through the Ukulele, otherwise known as the Instrument of Joy.
We also call it the instrument of instant gratification! It only has four strings, you only need to learn four chords, and literally within hours, you will be able to play dozens of songs.
I currently offer private lessons – either face to face or on Zoom – and am also available to bring some joy into your workplace, through team-building workshops and special events.