luke cunningham - piano tutor
I currently live in Edinburgh working full-time as a music tutor and performing
musician. I graduated with a BA in Popular Music from Edinburgh Napier
University where I was able to hone my craft by composing, performing,
improvising, and training on the piano and guitar. I have surrounded myself with
many great musicians and other piano teachers who keep me inspired and on top of
my game. Jazz and popular music is my specialty however, I have studied
classical piano and love Bartok, Schumann, Debussy, and Chopin to name a few.
Each person has their own desires and reasons for playing music so I do not
simply teach from a single textbook. I value good technique and an understanding
of music theory but also seek to inspire and foster creativity. I have spent
countless hours and hundreds of pounds researching music books and teaching
methods. Fully equipped, this allows me to tailor each lesson to the student's
aims, allowing them to love playing music while developing their technical
skillset. At present, I have around 25 students a week as a private music
teacher here at my home, or at their homes. As a live performer, I work with
three live performance agencies, WooHoo, Banana Row, and Music For Scotland.
They send me bookings for performances at weddings, parties, and corporate and
private events across Scotland and the UK. Also, I work with various bands in
Edinburgh and Glasgow performing regularly in venues such as The Jazz Bar,
Stramash, The Dog House, Uno Mas, The Barony Bar, and Whistle Binkies. See my
LIVE SHOWS page to find out more. I have just finished writing my debut album
with my band Sekoya and we recorded this in Memphis, TN in November 2022 at the
studio and record label Court Square Recordings. The album is due for release
summer of 2023, stay tuned for the album launch event. We are also in the
process of making a documentary about the making of the album this should be
released around the same time, courtesy of David Hagen Media. Another creative
outlet that I spend time working on is my variety performance show, a
combination of magic and music mixed in with comedy, to be performed each year
as a part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival under the name Luke Closely. If I am
not doing this then I am busy at work with Night Owl Shows performing various
tribute shows to various famous artists.
