I'm not a teacher but a long time student. I sang opera and concert music, plus I rebuilt pianos for many years. On my 50th birthday I received an ukulele out of the blue. I've been hooked ever since (sort of the opposite of your journey.) I actually bought one uke from the State of Washington; a Mya Moe.
If you have a change of heart, and record the Kismet tune, let me know. Maybe I'll do "Stranger in Paradise" for you. I don't care if I overpower the ukulele. Have fun.
Always,
Steve