Enjoy a full hour of uke with Mark, and you may use one of our ukes. Lesson must be taken Mon-Thurs noon-6 pm. The New York Ukulele School was started in 2007 by Mark Michaels, a musician and music educator with over 25 years of experience. The New York Ukulele School offers instruction in all styles of ukulele. Study on your own instrument or take a lesson on one of our soprano or tenor ukes if it's inconvenient for you to bring yours to the lesson.