Luke Baker: Piano & Music Theory Lessons

About

My name is Luke, I've studied & travelled performing as a Pianist & Oboist; I've composed many works for Classical settings & commissioned to create music for business/ entertainment settings.

I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where I studied Musical Performance and Composition.

I recently lived in St. Lucia where I worked as a music theory lecturer, project coordinator, Woodwinds Instructor, Jazz Band leader, Piano Instructor and transcriber at the Saint Lucia National School of Music.

I have received commissions for promotional materials and advertisement tracks from businesses as well as composed for a number of chamber series concerts in the academic arena.

I have performed as an Oboist in Carnegie Hall with the Honors Performance series, recorded the album ́Stories and Sanctuaries ́ with the UNC-G Wind Ensemble, and toured with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra under maestro Robert Boudreux.

Gigging as a jazz pianist and accompanist was partly how I got through college. I have performed as a solo pianist in several concert settings as well as instructed students of all ages and experience levels over the years.

Music is a joy and if you are considering strengthening your piano playing or music knowledge, I am comfortable to help you accomplish your goals & look forward to it with you

Highlights

Hired 1 time

1 employee

8 years in business

Serves Greensboro, NC

Offers online services

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

The process for working with a new student is first to establish comfortability and a clear understanding of what the student´s personal goals are.
Once we know eachother and see where you´re at, where you´d like to be and what you want from being able to play the instrument or creating music we can begin implementing a plan.
If there are any immediate goals, events or groups you are commited to we can prioritize working towards those as well

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I answer this in my bio aswell and the professional experience and training that speaks to capability would be my recent employment as Piano and Winds Instructor, Theory lecturer, project coordinator, Band Conductor and transcriber with the St. Lucia School of Music, my engagement as an oboist with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra, my degree in Musical Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, my commissions for advertisement music from Leadership Team Development Inc.
Further credentials and CV are available upon request

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

We will discuss the nature of your lessons. Where we will be meeting, what investment (time, study materials, etc.) is necessary to work towards your personal goals and any other details that could impact everyone´s commitment to the lessons.

We will come up with a rate that everyone is comfortable with primarily based on travel and lesson time

How did you get started teaching?

I gave lessons during college as one means of supporting myself. I also worked as a proffessional instructor at the St. Lucia National School of Music

What types of students have you worked with?

I have experience working with students from childhood to adult. Whatever your age, I am comfortable in helping you to work towards your goals

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

I recently performed national anthems in ceremony for the Canadian minister of foreign affairs and St. Lucian ministry of education and cultural foundation at a review of Canadian investment of the Soundwaves Programme for young adults of which I was the project coordinator.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Find an instructor who will work with you; someone who will stretch you to leave every lesson having accomplished something but whom you feel connected to as well. Music is to be enjoyed as well as respected

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Think about your goals. Think about what you want out of music and feel free to talk that through with your teacher.
Let´s all be on the same page

Services offered

Piano

Oboe