Hi! I'm Lucas.
I'm 16 years old, and I'm happiest when I'm playing, performing, and teaching music.
I have been involved in musical theater since kindergarten, and began guitar soon after. Along the way, I've found wonderful teachers who believe in me, and that makes all the difference.
Music brings me a lot of joy. Everyone should have access to learning to play music. It makes me feel good helping kids in my community discover how fun it is to play guitar!
If you'd like to learn more about me, please check out the rest of my site. You can also reach me at thedalybeast@gmail.com. Thanks!
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Me, age 7. That's my first guitar, and still my favorite.
How Music Inspires Me
Learning music
Teaching private music lessons
Volunteering guitar lessons
I really enjoy learning about all things music.
My ongoing music education is with School of Rock (guitar, vocals, bass) and my high school (voice/musical theater, violin), I also mess around on ukulele, keys/piano, drums, harmonica, and audio tech.
In July 2023, I studied at Berklee in Valencia, Spain among terrific musicians from everywhere.
Volunteering guitar lessons
Teaching private music lessons
Volunteering guitar lessons
I volunteer biweekly guitar lessons for kids in our local housing authority who otherwise may not have access to instruction or instruments.
I also started a multi-day summer guitar camp at their community center. The kids named their band "Flaming Guitar Society!" It's a great time, and I hope to keep it going next summer!
Teaching private music lessons
Teaching private music lessons
Teaching private music lessons
I started giving private music lessons (guitar + ukulele) at age 13, with the idea that kids may feel more comfortable learning from another kid. It's worked out great! I've had over a dozen student, and hundreds of hours experience.
With my earnings, I buy my own instruments, buy guitars for students in need, and donate to a charity that makes instruments for musicians with disabilities.
Performing music
Performing musical theater
Teaching private music lessons
As a selected member of School of Rock's House Band, I get to perform with my band mates across instruments, venues, and genres. A highlight was performing at Summerfest 2023, the largest music festival in the country!
Sometimes I also grab a mic or guitar and play solo. I got to play at SXSW Music Festival, and some other really cool places.
Performing musical theater
Performing musical theater
Performing musical theater
Getting to play different characters onstage is a lot of fun. I love being part of my school theater community.
Our directors put on amazing productions casting 100+ kids from grades K-12. I'm lucky to be cast in some really great roles, and get to compete and sometimes win in theater competitions.
What's Next?
Performing musical theater
Performing musical theater
Hopefully helping to expand my school district's award-winning music department, with a new guitar club!
My school district serves a diverse student population, with many lower income families. If we can build up this program, we can introduce guitar to a lot of students, including those who may not otherwise have exposure to guitar or the opportunity to learn.