John Leder

Ukulele - all sizes, including Baritone

Teaches at Dusty Strings: Flexible
Ages taught: All ages
Levels taught: Beginner to Intermediate

Teacher Biography: John began playing the ukulele in the garage as a youngster, and the gift of a baritone ukulele when he was 15 sealed the deal. He now plays in several styles, including jazz, chord melody, and Hawaiian. John is co-founder and currently president of the Seattle Ukulele Players Association, teaches uke to a third grade class at a Seattle elementary school, and teaches adult groups and individual students in a variety of settings. John evaluates individual students’ learning styles, and teaches so as to cover lessons in basic music theory and the essential exercises needed to develop ukulele playing skills—all while having fun with great songs!

Susan Howell

Ukulele, Mountain Dulcimer

Teaches at Dusty Strings: Flexible

Ages taught: 8 and Up 

Levels taught: Beginning & Intermediate

Teacher Biography: Susan Howell has been a member of the Seattle Ukulele Players Association (SUPA) since its formation. She also plays guitar with an emphasis on folk and swing accompaniment. Susan taught grade-school for twenty years and has taught private music lessons for more than a dozen years. She loves getting people started on the ‘ukulele, and has a special fondness for songs from the ‘30s-‘60s. See Susan's website.