We recently had the chance to connect with Peg Luke and have shared our conversation below.
Peg, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
I am truly grateful for a unbelievable opportunity to be entered into Grammy consideration. It was unexpected and truly a privilege to be able to go through this unique process once again.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a musical creative that lives with a rare, incurable autoimmune disease. This disease has put a stop to my public performances but has opened up an unbelievable and surprising life path today. I am a multi Grammy and Emmy nominee with 11 solo recital Carnegie Hall appearances to my name. I have taught at the university level for years where I retired a decade ago, soon to find myself in the Christian, Meditative and Classical commercial world. I have added on the world of Sync Licensing to my resume in this past year.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My goodness, what a loaded question! My early music teachers could see a big career path for me musically that I could not see in myself. One of my teachers early on told my parents the greatness they saw in me. In college I studied with a former principal flutist of the London Symphony Orchestra and he wanted me to quit college and just start a solo career. I believe I did that but not in that order. But I think God can see my full potential and I don’t believe I have gotten there yet. I keep working and creating!!!
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I must admit that these last 5 years have really gotten me to open up about my pain and perhaps the emergence of Covid and the number of people we lost, including family and friends helped expedite the process. My autoimmune disease, Mesenteric Panniculitis made it impossible for me to tolerate the Covid vaccine and it also took me off the stage, where I have been most of my life. This changed me completely and forced me into “swimming” not “sinking” in the midst of my circumstances. My Faith has played a huge role in navigating my journey and success through the pain.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The music industry I think needs to be reorganized. I lived in the days where I witnessed Ma Bell being broken down. I think this needs to happen in our industry. The big labels have way too much control over what the public sees, hears and supports. And we, the artist have no control.
The artist suffers because of this and it seems to be getting worse.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people remember that my musical efforts, made this world a better place.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.pegluke.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegcornils?igsh=MXhvZjdoN3R0Z3JjNA==
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-cornils-luke-000a1061?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FDErenBP2/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@peglukemusic?si=ybTXX_Uzt2oSFzYY
Image Credits
Peg Luke
