Luther EnloeArtist Affiliate: Guitar

• Doctor of Musical ArtsUniversity of Georgia
• Master of MusicUniversity of Georgia
• Bachelor of MusicUniversity of Georgia

Classical guitarist Luther Enloe is recognized for his resonant tone, lyrical phrasing, and expressive command in performance. ARTS ATL praised his performance of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez as “magnificent,” noting the purity of his tone and the refinement of his phrasing, while presenters have consistently praised both the musical substance of his programs and his ability to connect with audiences through clear and engaging commentary.

Enloe has performed throughout the United States and abroad in solo, chamber, and concerto settings. Recent appearances include solo concerts at Emory University, the University of Florida Guitar Extravaganza, the Troy University Guitar Festival, Dalton State College, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, and concert tours in Sicily and North Dakota. His February 2025 Artist Affiliate recital at Emory was later broadcast on WABE 90.1 FM’s Atlanta Music Scene.

At Emory University, Enloe serves as Artist Affiliate of Guitar, and he is also Part-Time Instructor of Guitar at the University of North Georgia. He also served for thirteen years at Georgia State University, where he helped build the guitar program through curriculum development, the creation of the Master of Music in Guitar Performance and the guitar graduate assistantship, the growth of the Guitar Ensemble, and the presentation of more than twenty guest artist concerts and masterclasses. His students and former students have gone on to college teaching positions, graduate assistantships, concerto performances, and competition success. 

A significant part of Enloe’s current work is with SimpleC Connected Care, where he serves as Music Curator and Strategist. In that role, he develops digital therapeutic music programs for individuals living with dementia and other cognitive challenges, while also contributing to broader strategy related to program design, delivery, and organizational development.

Enloe holds the BM, MM, and DMA degrees from the University of Georgia, where he studied with John Sutherland. He also studied sixteen works in nine masterclass settings with Christopher Parkening and is a sponsored artist with Muiderman Guitars.

Recent Highlights

• Solo concert, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, December 2025. Presenter Matthew Michael Brown described the performance as “a complete joy” and praised both the program and Enloe’s commentary from the stage.
• Broadcast of Enloe’s Emory Artist Affiliate recital on WABE 90.1 FM’s Atlanta Music Scene, November 30, 2025.
• Former undergraduate student Sam Wilson won first prize in the 2026 Troy University open division competition and reached the semifinals of the 2026 Columbus State University Guitar Symposium open/professional division competition.
• Former graduate student and graduate assistant Hoberdan Peno won the 2025-2026 University of Georgia Concerto Competition and performed Ponce’s Concierto del Sur with the UGA Symphony Orchestra.
• Il barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini), featured onstage soloist for “Ecco, ridente in cielo” and “Se il mio nome saper voi bramate,” Helena Symphony, May 2026

Upcoming Events

• Concert and Masterclass, Montana State University, Reynolds Recital Hall, Bozeman, October 8, 2026. Additional Montana performances to be announced.