Today we’d like to introduce you to Luke Truan.
Hi Luke, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Thanks for taking the time to read about my journey. I hope my story inspires everyone who reads it to create boldly and pursue their dreams!
I started my journey as a composer long before I ever scored a film or landed a TV placement. In middle and high school, music was my entire world—I practiced piano for hours a day, performed in jazz band and orchestra, composed my first pieces by age 14, and studied music in college. A life-changing car accident in 1997 forced me to step away from music for several years, leading me into a new path in technology, IT engineering, and cybersecurity. What I didn’t realize then was that every skill I was developing—problem-solving, technical precision, creative thinking—would eventually become essential when I returned to music years later. With the support of my wife, I built a new studio setup in 2012, retrained myself, studied scoring with ThinkSpace Education, and slowly rebuilt my musical voice. That persistence paid off as I began scoring student films, then features, and eventually entered the world of sync licensing, where I found my stride writing for production music libraries and TV.
Today, my music has been placed several hundred times across major networks and platforms worldwide, and I’ve scored more than 17 films—including Rekindled for Christmas on Amazon Prime Video. I’ve collaborated with incredible artists and studios on projects like Clone Wars: Battle of the Heroes, League of Legends MSI 2025, Shark Week, Killer Cases, and many others. Recent highlights include impressions with Sotie Music and the brilliantly talented Grammy Award-winning trio The String Revolution, expanding my work into powerful hybrid-orchestral and acoustic-driven storytelling. I’ve been honored with Hollywood award nominations, conducted at Warner Bros., and continue to create industry-ready cinematic music with epic trailer energy. Looking back, the path wasn’t linear, but every challenge, skill, and opportunity prepared me for where I am today—and I’m grateful for the chance to bring stories to life through music.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Unfortunately, on October 1st, 1997, my music career was halted by a head-on collision that resulted in me getting pretty banged up. At the time, I didn’t know that this would set a path for me that would be amazing! Also, the good news was that my injuries were only temporary, although at that time, no one knew if the injuries would be permanent or temporary. It took four solid years of doctors, physical therapy, and family support to recover. I’m very grateful that it wasn’t worse and that I had the love and support of my family and future wife!
After lots of physical therapy and time, I was able to work again. I didn’t know which direction I wanted to go in my career because it was so painful to sit at a piano and play. So, practicing for 8+ hours was not going to happen, and I knew I would have to do something else until I could get back to music. I worked a couple of jobs trying to get back onto my feet. I met my wife during this challenging time, and her brother and wife lived with us for a while. She frequently stated that her brother kept “breaking” the computer. I was very intrigued and thought, “how could someone break the computer without signs of physical damage?” LOL. I decided to begin studying computers and purchased a CompTIA A+ certification book. I discovered a new talent, and technology just made sense to me. While working another job, I achieved that certification and was eventually hired to work at a Gateway Country Store selling computers, training, TVs, and, ultimately, business services. I would also hang out with the technicians on the repair side of the store. I quickly learned that this was what I was most interested in doing and that I was good at it. I didn’t know how valuable this training would be until I returned to music years later.
Fast forward a few years to 2006, and I began working for a company called Technisource on the help desk. I had a great time and learned even more. Keep in mind that I was studying anything and everything about computers, networking, servers, switches, firewalls, etc., on my breaks and in the evenings. Taking my studies even further, I earned more certifications: Network+, Security+, CASP, and MCSE. After some time, I was asked to join the onsite team. This was when I learned about day-to-day maintenance, server maintenance, patch management, break-fix for hardware, building and running CAT 5 cable, and more. Eventually, Technisource was sold to another company, and I found myself looking for a new position with a local MSP (managed service provider). A local MSP, Lansystem, took a chance on me, and I was hired as a system administrator in 2008. I’m grateful to the owner and IT manager for the opportunity. After about ten years, this company was purchased by Headwaters Group and then Eclipse Networks a few years after that. At this point in my career, I became more interested in cybersecurity and was offered opportunities to work as an IT security and cybersecurity consultant. Looking back, I value my time with each company because I learned so much in each stage of my career. How does this all tie into music? Keep reading!
While working in the IT field, I knew I needed to get back into music. I would hear music in movies and TV, and I had this overwhelming feeling that I could create music like what I was hearing! In 2012, with the support of my amazing wife, I saved up enough and bought a powerful enough computer, at the time, to run Pro Tools and some virtual instruments. I practiced and learned something every day for a couple of years. I started scoring student films in 2014, and in 2017, I had the privilege of scoring my first feature film, Chi-Nu Legacy. In 2018, I scored my second feature film, Swipe Club, which was released on Amazon Prime in 2020 after touring the film festival circuit. In 2018, I made it official and was ready for a change, and decided to pursue my original dream of having a career in music. This was when I realized how valuable and essential my computer and technology knowledge would be as I entered a career as a composer.
After lots of research on how to gain more training and experience as a composer, I came across Guy Michelmore and ThinkSpace Education. After learning about what they taught, I knew it was an excellent way for me to get started. I took the leap and decided to enroll in their Music for Media with ThinkSpace Education, which is based in the UK and offers online study at-your-own-pace courses. In addition to the wealth of information in the course, you also have project assignments based on real-world projects. Once you finish your project and send it in, a professional working composer reviews your work and gives you feedback. The training with ThinkSpace prepared me for real-world projects and helped me develop real-world expectations of a working composer. Of course, I had to put in the hours, do the work, and apply the constructive feedback I received from my mentor. I spent lots of time reworking my assignments. When I applied the suggestions to my project, that was when the constructive feedback made sense. Looking back on this course, it was here when all my prior music training, plus the foundation that the course provided, helped my composition skills begin to really grow.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
When people ask what I do, the simplest answer is this: I create industry-ready cinematic music with epic trailer energy—music designed to elevate stories across film, TV, trailers, games, advertising, and other visual media. But behind that description is a deeper blend of experience, training, and vision that has shaped my career as a media composer and producer for film, TV, games and advertising.
My work spans a wide range of genres, from emotional orchestral scores to hard-hitting hybrid trailers, Christmas music, dark pop, action cues, tension beds, epic hip-hop infused anthems, and dramatic film soundtracks. I’ve scored more than 17 films—including Rekindled for Christmas, Blood Brothers: Life Harvest, and Swipe Club on Amazon Prime Video—and my music has been placed several hundred times across major networks and streaming platforms worldwide. My catalog includes collaborations with phenomenal artists such as Brianna Shelko, Gallo Locknez, London Elixir, Alexa Ray, Malcolm Parker, K. Lewis, and many others. Recently, I’ve also had the privilege of creating impressions with Sotie Music and the Grammy Award–winning acoustic trio The String Revolution, expanding my sonic palette into powerful hybrid-orchestral and acoustic-driven worlds, creating a unique album unlike anything else.
I’m perhaps best known for my ability to merge emotional storytelling with cinematic power—whether that means crafting a heartfelt theme for a Christmas rom-com, building adrenaline in a sci-fi action sequence, or producing trailer tracks that feel like they belong in a Marvel or Star Wars universe. I bring the same narrative focus to every cue I write identifying the emotional beats, pacing, unspoken tension, and subtle visual details that music must enhance for a scene to resonate.
What I’m most proud of isn’t just the credits themselves—it’s the journey, collaborations, and craftsmanship behind them. From conducting at Warner Bros. during the LAFCI program, to serving as the score producer on Clone Wars: Battle of the Heroes, to placements on Shark Week, Killer Cases, League of Legends MSI 2025, and dozens of global programs, each achievement represents years of discipline, mentorship, and relentless growth. I’m equally proud of the trust directors and producers place in me to bring their visions to life, and the joy my music brings to audiences around the world.
What sets me apart is a combination of musicality, production excellence, and a rare fusion of skills. My background in orchestration, composition, performing, and sound design blends seamlessly with my 18+ years in IT engineering, cybersecurity, and technical problem-solving. That unique perspective allows me to run an efficient, highly technical studio workflow while staying deeply connected to creativity and storytelling. I’m known for crafting realistic orchestral mockups, delivering clean mixes, producing on tight timelines, and consistently creating music that feels big, cinematic, emotional, and ready for screen.
At the end of the day, my mission is simple: to create music that inspires, elevates stories, and makes audiences feel something unforgettable. Every placement, every track, every film score is an opportunity to connect with people—and that’s what keeps me passionate about this work every single day.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Absolutely. One of my earliest and most cherished memories is from when I was living with my grandmother. She had a piano in her home, and I would sit there for hours trying to match the notes I heard on the radio—figuring out melodies, chords, and tones purely by ear. I didn’t know it then, but those quiet afternoons at her piano were the beginning of my life as a composer. It felt like discovering a secret language, one note at a time.
Another deeply meaningful chapter of my childhood was studying piano with Susan Kleckly. She was the kind of teacher who pushed me, challenged me, and believed in my potential long before I fully understood it myself. After studying with her for a year or so, something clicked—I began composing my own piano pieces and actually writing them down as sheet music. That was the moment I realized I didn’t just want to play music; I wanted to create it. Even back then, I found myself imagining what those pieces could sound like with a full orchestra. I would sit at the piano and dream about sweeping strings, brass fanfares, and the emotional power of cinematic music. Susan encouraged that imagination and was the one who urged me to attend the Brevard Music Center summer program. I studied there for two summers in a row, and later at Jacksonville University’s summer program as well. Those experiences deepened my training and expanded my worldview, setting an early foundation for the career I have today.
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