Luke R.

I am originally from Los Angeles, California and after completing my bachelors in San Fransico I moved to Wichita to earn two  master's degrees from WSU. I am a composer and pianist who has had their music played by many musiciains ranging from student to professional. I have also played my  piano concerto with the Wichita State University Wind Ensemble.  I am extremely passionate about music and I think it is important for people of all ages to learn how to play music and appreciate the small details that bring music to life.    I had my first job tutoring students at a turtoring facily for grades K-12 in my hometown.  There I helped many students in an array of subjects.  From this first job I was able to harness my abilty to teach students in their own tailored way.  This job taught me how students learn diffrerently and you can't create a one-size fit all curriculum for every student.   While I was earning my BA I taught private piano lessons and taught students ranging from novice to adnvanced.   Currently I am employed by WSU.  I am the Music Theory Graduate Teaching Assistant during my time earning my second masters.   I like to tailor make each students lesson plan.  Depening on what the student wants to learn will determine what I teach.  Whether it is leanring basic piano skills or playing popular music arranged for piano I always want my students to have fun and have their playing grow with confidence.