Luke Sanders

Guitarist, Composer, Educator

One of Iowa's premier guitar performers and educators, Luke currently serves as the guitar instructor at both the University of Northern Iowa and Hawkeye Community College. Currently based in Cedar Falls and Waterloo Iowa:

For lessons and performance/clinic booking, contact below.

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Jun 03
Jazz on the House with Tyler Utter and Co.
Noce
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Jun 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Noce, 1326 Walnut St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
https://noce.turntabletickets.com/shows/9632/?date=2026-06-03
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Fri, Jun 05
The Domita Show Ft. Travis Ness
Noce
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Jun 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Noce, 1326 Walnut St #100, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
https://noce.turntabletickets.com/shows/6426/?date=2026-06-05
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Wed, Jun 17
TriOblique @ MOJO - Opus Cafe
Opus Concert Cafe
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Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Opus Concert Cafe, 119 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
https://www.artsiowa.com/tickets/concerts/mojo-june/
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Sat, Jun 20
TriOblique Jazz Jam - Cedar Falls Make Music Day
River Place Plaza
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Jun 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
River Place Plaza, 100 State St UNIT 203, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
https://www.thehearst.org/makingmusiccedarfalls
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Sat, Jun 20
Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra @ Iowa City Pride
Iowa City
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Jun 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Sun, Jun 21
UNI Combo Camp
Russell Hall
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Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Russell Hall, 2601 Minnesota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, USA
Faculty and Combo Coach. https://music.uni.edu/jazzcamp
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About Luke Sanders

A native of Ankeny, Iowa, Luke has been playing guitar since 2004. In his eighteen year-long playing career, Luke has had the privilege of being mentored by Iowa music legends like Chris Merz, Dr. Michael Conrad, Bob Dunn, Steve Grismore, Dr. Steve Shanley, David Crabbs, and John Albaugh.

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