Luke D.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Piano, Cello, Music Performance, Music Theory, Organ

Education

University of Louisville - Cello Performance - 2006-2010 (Bachelor's degree received)
University of Minnesota - Cello Performance - 2010-2012

Lesson Details

Lessons are structured and geared toward the individual student. Lessons focus on building technique and musicality. Pieces will be chosen to combine enjoyability and growth for the student.

About

Luke D. is currently finishing his Masters in Music Performance at the University of Minnesota. While at the UofM he has had the opportunity to participate in many wonderful chamber ensembles, master classes, and had a position with the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. He has received his Bachelor of Music Performance from the University of Louisville in KY where he won the Universities Concerto Competition in 2008 and 2009, playing works by Elgar and Bloch. Here he was a founding member of the ... Apolo Trio which was given grants from the University of Louisville to give concert and lecture performances in Costa Rica. In Costa Rica the trio had the opportunity to give lectures and performances at public schools which is something that he would like to focus on in the future. In addition to his studies on the cello, Luke spent thirteen years studying piano and organ for two years. He also studied jazz trumpet and piano at Boyle County High School. During the summers he is a chamber music faculty at Festival of Strings in Lexington , Ky and has attended summer music festivals such as; Bravo! Summer Music Institute, Meadowmount School of Music, and Lutheran Summer Music Academy.

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