About Luke
Luke is a dedicated flute teacher providing in-home and online lessons to a diverse range of students. Fluent in English, he creates a nurturing environment where music education is both profound and enjoyable. Luke holds a Bachelor of Music in Integrated Studies with distinctions and is actively involved in the RCM Advanced Performance Program. He has extensive experience as a clinician and has held prestigious positions such as First Chair in various ensembles and Resident Conductor of the Spiritus Chamber Choir. Recognized for his achievements, Luke has received awards like the Marilyn Perkins Award in Music, Art, and Drama. His teaching style integrates the Alexander Technique, fostering a holistic development in musicianship. Book an interview with Luke for exceptional flute education tailored to your home or online.
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To me the act of making and learning music is a deeply profound and personal experience that I would like to share with as many people as possible. As a teacher it is my constant goal to create a sense of safety, inclusion, and connection with each of my students throughout the learning process. Every student has their own unique experience and I believe that through authentic practice and listening anyone has the potential to become a great musician. I use a mix of Alexander technique and modern pedagogy in my lessons and it is my goal to get students to explore the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of themselves and music by engaging with creativity, compassion, courage, kindness, laughter, and gratitude. With each student I am committed to the process of their growth, not just the outcome, and by creating a friendly and supportive environment that meets their needs and interests. I hope to help you become an outstanding musician!
Name: Luke (Full name will be provided upon registration)
Age: 23
Gender: male
I have a Bachelor of Music in Integrated Studies (with Distinction) from the University of Calgary where my main fields of study were flute performance and wind band conducting. I began my flute studies at twelve years old and soon joined the marching bands of Calgary where I was a member of the Calgary Round-up band, Stetson Showband, and Calgary Stampede Showband. It was through these programs that I was inspired to study music professionally and began private lessons with Gwen Klassen of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Pender Island Flute Retreat. Gwen's holistic approach to music and work with other renown flautists like William Bennet and Lorna McGhee resulted in a welcoming learning space that encouraged a willingness to experiment, to fail, and a healthy pursuit of mastery that I hope to pass on to my students. I am currently a student in the RCM Advanced Performance Program and have worked as a flute clinician in southern Alberta since fall of 2021. I have also held positions such as; First Chair of the Calgary Youth Orchestra and University of Calgary Wind Ensemble, Assistant Conductor of the University of Calgary Symphonic Band, and Resident Conductor of the Spiritus Chamber Choir.
Marilyn Perkins Award in Music, Art and Drama, F.M. McLeod Prize
I am currently a student in the RCM Advanced Performance Program and have worked as a flute clinician in Calgary since the fall of 2021. I have also held positions such as; First Chair of the Calgary Youth Orchestra and University of Calgary Wind Ensemble, Assistant Conductor of the University of Calgary Symphonic Band, and Resident Conductor of the Spiritus Chamber Choir.
English
Rates and Studio Policies
Registration Fee: $25.00 (One-time lifetime registration fee may be used by all family members)
Rates for instruction:
30 minute private lesson: $39.00
45 minute private lesson: $49.00
60 minute private lesson: $59.00
Travel charge: additional $15.00 per visit (for lessons in a client's home as opposed to my studio)
1. Cancellation Policy
Lessons not cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice are billable to the client and payable to the teacher. This does not of course apply to travel fees unless the notice is effectively given at the door and the teacher has travelled to the location.
2. Cessation (quitting) Policy
A client must provide a 2 lesson notice period to stop lessons. So a weekly student needs to give 2 weeks of notice, a biweekly student works out to 3 weeks notice and a twice weekly student works out to a week of notice.
3. Illness Policy
Lessons cancelled due to illness or extraordinary circumstances with less than 24 hours notice remain billable to the client and payable to the teacher.
BAH teachers are encouraged to offer a make-up lesson at a future date in the interest of client relations and general goodwill. This only makes sense as teaching a student with the flu for example, will ruin the rest of your week's employment.
No more than 2 lessons may be made up due to illness within a 60 day period.
4. Rescheduling Policy
Any lesson can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.
Summer Vacation and Extended Absence Policy
Clients may schedule longer absences for trips etc. 24 hours notice is required.
It is normal and typical for students and about 20% of our teachers to schedule a break in the summer. We do not enforce a notice period (see cessation of lessons) at the end of a long summer break.
5. Evaluation Period
There are no free trial lessons with Beethoven at Home but we do offer a 2 lesson evaluation period where it is easy to try out a teacher. There are no free lessons during the evaluation period and clients may choose to discontinue the lessons at any time by providing the required 24 hours notice. After the student's 3rd lesson the required 2 lesson notice period will apply (see cessation of lessons above).
Lessons in your home
Luke is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas
Online lessons
Luke can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.