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Current Location:  New York, NY

 

 

What: The mission is simple. Give ukulele lessons to others in order to spread empowerment through music. ANYONE can play a ukulele, and I'm trying to teach as many people as I can for free! 

Who I am: Shannon Ferguson, a 26 yr. old New York native and ukulele enthusiast (obviously). I grew up with 4 brothers and a bunch of pets. Competition for food was fierce. I still have trouble sharing snacks (I'm working on it though). I have a degree in special education and currently work as an account manager, supporting teachers throughout the country. 

Here are some Shannon facts...

  • I have a motorcycle license
  • There are 2 titanium screws in my right knee (not related to the first fact)
  • I once wrote a song about how much I love peanut butter 

Where: For now, I'm located in NYC. Feel free to contact me directly if you have an opportunity for me to travel somewhere else. 

Why: I've been teaching classes for a few years and have seen my students grow in confidence through the power of creating their own music. I want to share that with as many people as I can. 

How: Now that I'm back in NYC, I'm looking to bring ukulele all over the city! I always have one with me, and most of my teaching is done randomly.  

Check out "How it all began" to learn more

New people/Places featured almost every day! @365daysofuke

Here’s another one from the vault. Thanks @sancheerio for capturing so many photos of my poor fashion choices of the past. #ukelife #wholetmewearthis
Here’s another one from the vault. Thanks @sancheerio for capturing so many photos of my poor fashion choices of the past. #ukelife #wholetmewearthis
#tbt to when I thought this was a really great outfit to perform in front of people in. I think I’m only sharing this bc I’m on heavy pain meds at the moment so enjoy while it lasts #fashion . . . #365daysofuke #ukulele #uke #openmic
#tbt to when I thought this was a really great outfit to perform in front of people in. I think I’m only sharing this bc I’m on heavy pain meds at the moment so enjoy while it lasts #fashion . . . #365daysofuke #ukulele #uke #openmic
On a rainy train to lead PD for a school on LI and then heading to my hometown to vote (where I’m still registered so I can try and counter votes of the racist rich people I grew up near) #vote
On a rainy train to lead PD for a school on LI and then heading to my hometown to vote (where I’m still registered so I can try and counter votes of the racist rich people I grew up near) #vote
I have nice friends and they made me feel special this weekend 😊
I have nice friends and they made me feel special this weekend 😊
@benjabenn makes @malamamushrooms and you should drink it!! So cool to have cool friends doing cool things #malamamushrooms #mushrooms
@benjabenn makes @malamamushrooms and you should drink it!! So cool to have cool friends doing cool things #malamamushrooms #mushrooms
Got to babysit @stanleystardust this weekend! 😍💕⭐️
Got to babysit @stanleystardust this weekend! 😍💕⭐️
Met some cute kiddos in the park this weekend! Question for people who play music in public spaces: How often do little kids come up to you when you’re playing? What are some of your favorite songs to play for them? . . . #boston #bostoncommon #yesukecan #ukulele #kids #ukes #uketeacher
Met some cute kiddos in the park this weekend! Question for people who play music in public spaces: How often do little kids come up to you when you’re playing? What are some of your favorite songs to play for them? . . . #boston #bostoncommon #yesukecan #ukulele #kids #ukes #uketeacher
It was probably a bad idea for me to come in here...
It was probably a bad idea for me to come in here...
Here’s another one from the vault. Thanks @sancheerio for capturing so many photos of my poor fashion choices of the past. #ukelife #wholetmewearthis #tbt to when I thought this was a really great outfit to perform in front of people in. I think I’m only sharing this bc I’m on heavy pain meds at the moment so enjoy while it lasts #fashion . . . #365daysofuke #ukulele #uke #openmic On a rainy train to lead PD for a school on LI and then heading to my hometown to vote (where I’m still registered so I can try and counter votes of the racist rich people I grew up near) #vote I have nice friends and they made me feel special this weekend 😊 @benjabenn makes @malamamushrooms and you should drink it!! So cool to have cool friends doing cool things #malamamushrooms #mushrooms Got to babysit @stanleystardust this weekend! 😍💕⭐️ Met some cute kiddos in the park this weekend! Question for people who play music in public spaces: How often do little kids come up to you when you’re playing? What are some of your favorite songs to play for them? . . . #boston #bostoncommon #yesukecan #ukulele #kids #ukes #uketeacher It was probably a bad idea for me to come in here...
 
The day all the ukes for the Crown Heights Ukulele Club arrived!

The day all the ukes for the Crown Heights Ukulele Club arrived!