Welcome

SienaJazz — Hi,

I am Pekka Luukka, jazz guitarist and music educator. I have also conducted Music Performing Main Subject at Metropolia UAS since 2019.
I welcome you warmly to check out my website. I hope there is something that interests you.
On Coaching page, I describe some principles of my thoughts as a music educator.
On Performing page, there are some examples of my jazz performing career.
Enjoy the website! I am happy to continue the chat via a video call.

Recent and upcoming 2025

13.5 Jazz Jamboree with Metropolia Students
24-29.5 Ferrara, Italy - jam-sessions and concert with Achille Succi and Metropolia UAS and Conservatorio Girolamo Frescobaldi students
30.5 Master Classes x 2, Ferrara
“Out of Office “ - 13.6 - 12.8
Internet Course with Jarmo Hynninen Blues & Jazz Improvising Course 15.5 - 30.8
Jazz and Brew - with UMO, Siba Jazz and Metropolia UAS Music June - August ( ThU )

History

My professional journey started around 1988, when I played concert as a young soloist with great UMO Big Band. I graduated as Master of Jazz music in 1994.

In 1993 my band Splash Of Colors participated Europ` Jazz Contest in Hoielaart, Belgium. Musicians were Seppo Kantonen, Ari-Pekka Anttila, Marko Timonen, Sonny Heinilä and Pekka Luukka.

Since 1994 I have worked as music educator as well. At the moment 2025 I am also heading Music Performance Major Program in Metropolia UAS Helsinki, Finland.