Gemma Cullingford

Gemma founded ILOVEUKE in July 2009. She teaches ukulele in groups of 6-10 year olds at lunchtime and after school, as well as private lessons for both children and adults from her home in Wymondham, Norfolk.

Norwich Ukulele Society was founded by Gemma in February 2010, and it still goes strong with over 40 members today. 

Gemma can also provide informal absolute beginner guitar lessons. 

She has played the ukulele, guitar and bass guitar in various bands and toured in the USA and Europe to promote four albums and is currently one half of duo Sink Ya Teeth.

Clara Wiseman

With ten years' experience in music education at Community Music East and The Garage, Clara believes everyone should have the opportunity to make music.

​In 2013 she received funding from Arts Council England to develop a series of ukulele workshops and has since brought her fun and friendly uke sessions to schools, community groups and festivals.

Founder of punk ukulele band The Pukes, Clara regularly performed at gigs and festivals in the UK and Europe.

She also plays guitar and bass.

Lauren Bonner

Lauren played various instruments as a child and carried on to take piano lessons. As a teenager, she DJ'd at music events around Norwich and Cambridge, and created electronic music alongside other DJ’s and musicians. She went on to learn the mandolin and guitar, and regularly played with musicians in London, as well as recording vocals in music studios.

Lauren has become passionate about the ukulele and loves teaching others to play. 

Based in Hethersett, Lauren can provide one-to-one sessions via Zoom or at her home, for children and beginner adults. ​