Nicholas Luck

Nicholas Luck is a composer, pianist, songwriter, and a performing artist. Nicholas’ passion for creating music started in his teens and continues to this day. His first release was the OST to the mythic musical Xandra which premiered at the 2019 Fringe North Festival. His first single Decades released in March of 2020, explored the number 10 in neo- ragtime. His new single Roses released in February, of 2022 is now available.

Luck's long term plans include the recording of a feature album in The Loft recording studio at the Algoma Conservatory of Music as well as publishing a book of his solo piano music.

Nicholas Luck has a Bachelor of Arts (Classical Piano Performance major) and a graduate degree in Music Composition. Luck resides in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Luck's musical journey began as a child performing lead roles in the Sault Musical Comedy Guild's productions of Oliver, Pippin, and Children's Letters to God. Nicholas would continue to shine on the stage in high school performing in Grease, Guys and Dolls, and Beauty and the Beast.

During his teens he began songwriting on the piano and guitar. Learning the music of songwriters from the 1950s to the present to establish a foundation in respect to the craft of songwriting and music composition.

Luck joined local bands throughout high school including The Fraisers and other ensembles performing covers and some of his original songs. During this period, Nicholas attended and performed in many local shows in Sault Ste. Marie and meeting touring Canadian/International seasoned musicians.

After graduation, Nicholas enrolled at Algoma University with a major in music. Luck began receiving formal classical piano instruction from Dr. Anne Turgeon and Dr. Ed Turgeon from the world class piano duo, Duo Turgeon. These mentors provided key direction regarding professional performance and technique.

During his first year in university, Nicholas formed the band Aldous. Luck was the songwriter and singer of the band performing alternative rock and pop songs at local festivals and venues. The band recorded 5 songs in the studio.

In second year, Aldous disbanded and Nicholas began majoring in singer songwriting with instruction from local musical artist Frank Deresti with the aim to pen a number of songs to be performed at the end of the year for a juried recital. Luck's composition direction began shifting from alternative rock to a jazz + classical inspired pop sound. Nicholas performed with fellow music majors and held the show at the Algoma Conservatory of Music.

After completion of his second year at Algoma University, Nicholas decided to change his surroundings. Luck moved from Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto. In Toronto, Nicholas enrolled at York University for one year learning Free Improvisation with Brian Katz, as well as composition, advanced music theory, and digital recording.

Luck's year at York University provided him with a myriad of new musical techniques and expression to his songwriting and composition. Nicholas then began performing across the city, sharing his talents and challenge his abilities to entertain in various locales.

After two years living in Toronto, Nicholas decided to return and finish his degree at Algoma University. Enrolling for his final year, Nicholas studied classical piano performance,- learning and performing the works of J.S. Bach, Ravel, Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt, Chopin, and other works from the musical masters.

Nicholas finished his final year enrolled at the Great Lakes International Summer Music Institute performing chamber music with talented classical musicians, attending masterclasses, and receiving instruction from world class musicians.

After graduation, Nicholas began working for the Business Improvement Area in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie (Downtown Association) and began work in local economic development and tourism as well as promoting, coordinating, and executing large community events and promoting local arts and culture.

Outside the office, Nicholas has performed with local jazz ensembles, pop artists such as Jesse Merineau, and opera singer Reilly Nelson.

Luck continued his education, enrolling in an online music composition graduate program through Humber College. This program taught Nicholas how to compose film cues, various compositional techniques, orchestration, and mentorship from Brian Current (music director of the New Music Ensemble of the Glenn Gould School). After completion of his graduate certificate at Humber, Nicholas penned many new songs, including Decades and a ballet project Venus and Adonis for piano and orchestra.

In 2020, Nicholas released his first single Decades. A song in which was a point of major musical development encompassing the various compositional and vocal techniques acquired through study and performance. A day after the song was released, the world locked down.

Despite the setback, Nicholas continued to write new songs and compositions. Throughout lockdowns, Nicholas recorded an EP of sung songs and a trio of piano miniatures with accompanying sheet music. Luck also remained active on cyber,- performing live streams, active posting of performances and growing his following and audience.

During this time Nicholas also assisted in the development of a Music City Office in Sault Ste. Marie as well as attended seminars at the Algoma Conservatory led by Canadian music industry leaders.

Luck's musical presence began to take shape in 2022 with the release of his solo piano song Roses. This release saw international exposure, added to hundreds of playlists to music listeners from East to West.

Nicholas Luck currently has a vast body of his work ready to be recorded. He is now working closely with Greig Nori in The Loft studio and beginning early stages of this major recording project.