Music and Teaching for the 21st Century

Luke Arnold is a pianist and educator dedicated to celebrating the role of music in our lives, from the personal to the global.

A passion for meaningful music

Luke’s focus is music that causes change – in individual lives, and across societies and history.

Luke’s style of performance is noted for its personal warmth and depth of emotion

As a performer and teacher, cultural and historical context always inform Luke’s music-making

Proficient in classical, jazz, and pop, Luke values versatility – personally and for his students

Tailoring lesson plans to each student’s musical goals, tastes, strengths, and interests is a hallmark of Luke’s teaching

Luke’s goal as a teacher is to enable students to take on their own projects, even years after tutelage has ended

Music is not made in a vacuum – collaboration between musicians is a keystone of Luke’s performance and teaching

“Luke gave everything… I consider his performance a landmark in my career, and I will never forget what he gave us tonight.”

Jeffrey Gilliam

Artistic Director, Sanford-Hill Piano Concert Series