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Louka Patenaude is a veteran of the Madison music scene, recognized for his roles as a performing guitarist, teacher, recording studio artist, and songwriter/composer. His professional teaching career spans over 20 years, during which he has performed across the Midwest, Europe, and the Pacific Asia region. Patenaude holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000) and studied guitar and music theory under Professor Richard Davis in the Black Music Ensemble. He is currently a faculty member at Madison Music Makers, providing music instruction to low-income students. Notably, Patenaude has collaborated with renowned jazz artists such as Tony Monaco and Bob Rockwell and has been featured on several CD releases, including 'Nick's Bump' (2004) and 'Cien Noches' (2008). He has also toured nationally and internationally with the reggae group Natty Nation. His work includes contributions to soundtracks for television series and studio recordings such as 'Signature Licks' by Roy Buchanon (2014) and other projects with Pat Metheny. Patenaude continues to be an influential figure in contemporary styles, including rock, reggae, and Afro-Latin music.
Mead Witter School of Music • Madison, WI
Teaching jazz guitar and related music courses at the Mead Witter School of Music, engaging students in performance and music theory.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences