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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

I’ve been listing to @joy__williams new album nonstop, this song in particular because she does beautiful incredible things with her voice. You should go listen to Front Porch (but please listen to my version first so you don’t realize how much it pales in comparison to the original) . . . #joywilliams #cover #frontporchcover #acousticcover #guitar
Feeling fortunate that I was able to spend the day with Grandma Nora yesterday 🥰
Feeling fortunate that I was able to spend the day with Grandma Nora yesterday 🥰
Not very good at this, but trying #mandolin #namethatsong
#suncity by @thegr8khalid is a jam and my first step towards learning Spanish. Please don’t judge my pronunciation, it’s a work in progress 😅 . . . #ukulele #cover #yesukecan
In honor of @theharmaleighs coming back to NYC on tour!! #ladybrain #cover #theharmaleighs
Haven’t picked up my poor guitar in months, so I’m pretty rusty. Thank goodness for muscle memory. Help I’m Alive by @metric #cover
#tbt to 2011 when I was in an a cappella group and had so much hair. This was before I shaved half of it off. . . Photo cried — baby @danielormsbee
#tbt to 2011 when I was in an a cappella group and had so much hair. This was before I shaved half of it off. . . Photo cried —> baby @danielormsbee
NZ Days 2 and 3: Stayed with @hamish_blomfield (who we met last year at a burger place) and his grandparents in Manapouri and went horse riding for the first time!
NZ Days 2 and 3: Stayed with @hamish_blomfield (who we met last year at a burger place) and his grandparents in Manapouri and went horse riding for the first time!
I’ve been listing to @joy__williams new album nonstop, this song in particular because she does beautiful incredible things with her voice. You should go listen to Front Porch (but please listen to my version first so you don’t realize how much it pales in comparison to the original) . . . #joywilliams #cover #frontporchcover #acousticcover #guitar
Feeling fortunate that I was able to spend the day with Grandma Nora yesterday 🥰
Not very good at this, but trying #mandolin #namethatsong
#suncity by @thegr8khalid is a jam and my first step towards learning Spanish. Please don’t judge my pronunciation, it’s a work in progress 😅 . . . #ukulele #cover #yesukecan
In honor of @theharmaleighs coming back to NYC on tour!! #ladybrain #cover #theharmaleighs
Haven’t picked up my poor guitar in months, so I’m pretty rusty. Thank goodness for muscle memory. Help I’m Alive by @metric #cover
#tbt to 2011 when I was in an a cappella group and had so much hair. This was before I shaved half of it off. . . Photo cried — baby @danielormsbee NZ Days 2 and 3: Stayed with @hamish_blomfield (who we met last year at a burger place) and his grandparents in Manapouri and went horse riding for the first time!
 
The day all the ukes for the Crown Heights Ukulele Club arrived!

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