Outi Koivuniemi

Outi Koivuniemi is a music instructor specializing in ukulele teaching at Ahjolan opisto, a community college in Tampere, Finland. She has been in this role since 2014, contributing significantly to music education in the area. Alongside her position at Ahjolan opisto, she has also taught music at Punkalaitumen Keskuskoulu, Yhteiskoulu, and lukio since 2008, accumulating over 16 years of experience in the field of music education.1

Koivuniemi is known for her engaging teaching style and has led workshops that promote the joy of playing the ukulele, emphasizing its accessibility and fun nature. For example, she has conducted free workshops where participants can learn the basics of ukulele playing and even win a ukulele through a lottery.23 Her teaching activities often include beginner classes aimed at fostering a love for music among her students.4