About
Bands and projects
As a working musician in musical theatre and pit band work, Luke works as a ‘dep’ around the UK.
He also works as the guitarist in one of the countries top Bruno Mars tribute acts , “Mars Live” whilst being involved with other touring tribute acts.
Luke co-leads a contemporary jazz trio ” 2alike” playing original music and fusing the jazz tradition with electronics.
Available for function gigs in all styles.
Strong sight-reading ability.
Bio
Luke is a professional freelance guitarist based in Cardiff.
He is a graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and is involved with national productions for such companies as Disney and Kenwright Productions.
He frequently records remotely as a session player. Able to record comprehensive guitar tracks from a high-end home studio.
Skills
A very strong sight reader in all styles
Whilst primarily a performer, he also composes material for his trio, “2alike” and frequently transcribes extensive solos and full arrangements.
He regularly tutors both online and in 1-1 lessons in Cardiff.
Currently studying under some of the best musicians in the UK at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Passionate about a wide variety of music.
Very competent improvisor in all styles.
Videos and Audio
Web Articles
Luke is a proud to be a guest writer for jazzguitarlicks.com and regularly posts in depth articles regarding jazz music and jazz guitar advice.
Check out his articles here:
http://www.jazz-guitar-licks.com
http://www.jazz-guitar-licks.com/blog/lessons/how-to-play-pentatonic-scales-over-giant-steps.html
Book Your Online Lesson
Try Learning Guitar Online Today!
Online Lessons
Learning an instrument online is a very rewarding and useful hobby for adults and children alike. I recommend starting with a 30min lesson to cover the basics. If you are interested in learning with me and have any questions or are experiencing financial hardship, please drop me an email and we can talk through any of your queries.
| 20min Lesson | £16 |
| 30min Lesson | £20 |
| 1hr Lesson | £34 |
| Introductory 30min Lesson | £16 |
Custom Guitar Transcription Services
Custom Guitar Transcription
Custom Guitar Transcription is a comprehensive service offered by Luke Adams. High quality guitar notation and/or tablature from any track, no matter if it’s a low quality youtube video or a fully produced pop album of your favourite tunes. Even if it’s just a chord sheet or a song arrangement that you require, get a fully written out and correct part of any tune by using these contact details and including the word “transcription” in the email subject line!
lukeadamsguitaruk@gmail.com
Transcriptions will be sent as PDF or other file type if requested. Prices may vary as shorter tunes will require less time than longer projects but rest assured, quality of product and service is guaranteed no matter what you require.
Sample Transcription- Like Someone In Love – Mulgrew Miller
Mulgrew Miller – Like Someone in Love – Transcription Sample
Musical Theatre
List of Productions
Lion King UK Tour – Disney – 2020
Joseph UK Tour – Kenwright Productions -2019
The Last Five Years UK Tour – Leeway Productions – 2018
- Shrek The Musical – Guitar 1
- Porgy and Bess- Banjo
- Betty Blue Eyes – Guitar 1
- Hairspray – Guitar
- Grease – Guitar
- ’13’ – Guitar 1
- Jesus Christ Superstar – – Guitar 1 and 2
- Evita – Guitar
- Footloose – Guitar
- Cabaret – Guitar
- Tommy -Guitar 1
- Fiddler on the Roof – Banjo/Mandolin
- Carrie – Guitar
- American Idiot – Guitar 1+2
- Les Miserables SE – Guitar
- Disco Inferno – Guitar
