Luke is available for private lessons, group lessons, and workshops. He is an experienced full-time performer and instructor with a background in blues, jazz, popular, world, and rock styles and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Music and Jazz Guitar Studies. Luke has been playing, studying, and teaching music for over 15 years, and has developed a unique approach to help his students understand music, art, and the guitar in a learning-intensive, fun, and relaxed environment.
Many of Luke’s students have gone on to successful music careers, and Berkeley School of Music, UCLA, University of California Berkeley, LA Music Academy, Guitar Institute of Technology and more.
Lessons available in the Pasadena, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Bay Areas, or by special arrangement.
Standard rate is $50 per hour or $30 per half-hour at Luke's studio in Pasadena. He can travel to you for $60 per hour in the LA area. Lessons are also available in Westwood and West LA. AND Luke has also started offering on-line guitar lessons!!! One-on-one webcam lessons mean more content in less time, with no travel. Save on gas and save the Earth by taking lessons online.
E-mail lukethom@gmail.com or call (310) 560-0899 or (626) 529-3206 for more info.
References available.
"Luke is the best teacher I've ever had."
- Jeff S.
“I learned so much in a short amount of time!”
- Raylene K.
“Now I understand where so many riffs and improvised licks come from.”
- Will N.
“Luke made a huge difference in my ability to put stuff together in real time.”
- Frank T.
“Nice tone, nice tunes! Luke’s got the hot licks!” - Jude Gold (Editor, Guitar Player Magazine)
"Luke is very genuine person with a love for teaching and helping others. I highly recommend Luke to anyone seeking music / guitar lessons."
- John K.
“Luke is a unique player with an amazing range of styles at his fingertips.”
- Reinhold Bogner (Bogner Amplification)