Hello! I am Luis, a Venezuelan-born double EU citizen passionate about music education and space exploration. I believe in the profound connection between music and the cosmos, which motivates my research in space musicology. As a father, I cherish the joy of sharing musical experiences with both my students and family, inspiring creativity and curiosity in everything I do. In 2025 flew original music to the international space station describing science.

Luis E. Luque Álvarez

Hello! I am Luis, a Venezuelan-born double EU citizen passionate about music education and space exploration. I believe in the profound connection between music and the cosmos, which motivates my research in space musicology. As a father, I cherish the joy of sharing musical experiences with both my students and family, inspiring creativity and curiosity in everything I do. In 2025 flew original music to the international space station describing science.

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Hello! I am Luis, a Venezuelan-born double EU citizen passionate about music education and space exploration. I believe in the profound connection between music and the cosmos, which motivates my research in space musicology. As a father, I cherish the joy of sharing musical experiences with both my students and family, inspiring creativity and curiosity in everything I do. In 2025 flew original music to the international space station describing science.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Hungarian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Education Advisor at NASA, Eclipse Soundscapes: Citizen Science Project
January 1, 2023 - Present
Currently serving as a short advisory volunteer for NASA/ARISA Lab, I develop ways for participants to engage in a NASA study on eclipse effects on Earth for educators and communities.
Music / Violin Teacher at Szőnyi István Elementary and Art Education School
January 1, 2018 - Present
In this role, I provide violin and music instruction, organizing diverse concerts and performances, and incorporating music logistics related to space exploration.
Music / Violin Teacher at Kittenberger Kálmán Elementary and Art School
January 1, 2017 - Present
I teach instrumental and chamber music, conducting multiple concerts, event performances, and music festivals while integrating elements of STEAM and space exploration into my lessons.
Researcher at Space Musicology, Countermeasures
January 1, 2017 - Present
I work on musicology for space exploration, focusing on music for microgravity scientific experiments onboard ESA-Columbus (ISS). This involves collaboration with the ESA Education as the Principal Investigator for Music for Space.

Education

Master's Degree at Széchenyi István University, Faculty of Arts
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Certificates at Digital Skills for Music Teachers – University of Tartu, Estonia, Escuela de Música Reina Sofía, Spain, EU Erasmus+.
January 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Certificates at STEM Education - ESA Education Office
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Certificates at Educator Professional Development Collaborative - NASA Education, Texas State University & NASA Office of STEM Engagement
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services