Luis Barragan
About
I have a studio that’s located in Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District. I offer piano lessons for students of all ages in person and online. I have over a decade of experience teaching and my trained in European Conservatory of Music, in Madrid, and at UNC-Wilmington.
I have earned honors in my training and went on to perform various times with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, as well as collaborate numerous times with Opera House Theater Group. I am also active as Director of Church Music. I also enjoy playing Rock and Roll/Jazz/Folk/etc as all styles can be very inspiring.
Highlights
Hired 1 time
1 employee
14 years in business
Serves Wilmington, NC
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle
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
Interested musical styles
Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations
Photos and videos
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dale P.
Instructor Luis is phenomenal! I have been under his guidance for over a year. I am an older adult student and his patience and understanding is great! He really taps into my learning style of hands on with techniques, theory and practice. I enjoy the way he talks about his own personal development and how it has shaped him as an instructor! I enjoy my weekly lessons and conversations!
November 17, 2025
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karla H.
Mr. Luis is a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable and he works great with kids, very patient and understanding, I would 100% recommend him to anyone who is wanting to learn piano in a good friendly environment!
July 04, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Each student is different, yet for younger pupils we tend to prefer to work with Faber&Faber piano adventures although I am open to other methods; there is an adult version of this method that students also like. There are also students who focus on repertoire and receive handouts for theory, to make sure they know the musical terms in their sheet music, and scales.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am at Master level in European Music Conservatory as I enrolled at a young age and completed 10 years of training.
I also got my Bachelors at UNC-W.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Lessons are $60/hr, $30/half an hour, and $45 for 45 minutes.
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching as part of my Conservatory practicum and opened my own studio, in California, in 2012.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, levels, and aspirations.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Our last Winter Recital was wonderful and I look forward to the possibility of a Spring recital.
I do lots of events as a church musician and we did a Spanish wedding, today, that was wonderful.
This year I played as part of orchestra in theater productions at historic Thalian Hall. I was also featured as solo pianist in other theater productions.
In the past few years I won the Richard Deas Concerto and played with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be open to discover new things about music while sharing what inspires you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
All questions are welcome as none is too big or too small.
Services offered
Piano
Singing