'I was working as a ukulele teacher in China for six years. They take their musical education seriously'

George Elmes is Ireland's most prominent ukulele player. Originally from Balbriggan, Co Dublin his virtuoso playing has garnered him a huge audience on YouTube. He has released two solo ukulele albums and will play the main stage at the Ukulele Hooley in Dàºn Laoghaire on Sunday. The ukulele is becoming the instrument of choice for young people are for those getting into music for the first time. What is your advice to ukulele players? Hobbies should be challenging, not fun. Have a consistent practice plan. Even if you are not in the mood, still do it. I have learned from…