Photo: Daniel Clegg

Gemma Cullingford

Gemma founded ILOVEUKE in July 2009 when she started teaching one-to-one lessons from her home. Months later she set up ukulele clubs in schools, and in 2012 she gave up her office job to focus on teaching ukulele full time. 

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

Gemma has played the ukulele, guitar and bass guitar in various bands in the USA and Europe over the years, and is currently playing bass guitar in Sink Ya Teeth.

Clara Wiseman

With ten years' experience in music education at Community Music East and The Garage, Clara is passionate that 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 performs at gigs and festivals in the UK and Europe.

Millie Manders

Having started her musical journey at the age of five, London born Millie Manders has a rich background in classical, big band jazz and contemporary music ranging from punk to soul and back again, learning clarinet, saxophone, voice and ukulele.

Millie teaches ukulele and vocals to both groups and one to one.

As both a touring musician and music tutor Millie is passionate about passing on her skills to budding new musicians.