LUKE PUTNEY

ABOUT INSTRUMENTAL HORIZONS

“For as long as I can remember, it has been my dream to put musical instruments into the hands of people whose lives could be forever changed.”

“Imagine what might happen to sick kids, hospitalized for months, who suddenly have a guitar or piano in their hands and a music therapist to help them express their experiences through music. Imagine a previously war-torn country where children no longer need weapons to defend themselves… What might happen if we exchanged their weapons for musical instruments? These are things we are already doing through Instrumental Horizons. "

“What’s next for Instrumental Horizons? Music in hospice? Music for the incarcerated? I want to be a thoughtful citizen of the world, a bridge builder. I want to bring about understanding between cultures. I want to be an effective, long-term contributor in the communities I encounter.  I believe that music has the power to change the world.”

Luke Putney is the Founder and President of Instrumental Horizons. Putney has been raising money, volunteering his time as a performer and music educator, and giving away musical instruments for over a decade. He has created charity fundraisers for WO Smith/Nashville, MusicWorks/South Africa, Santa Rosa del Sur/Colombia South America, The Center for the Visually Impaired, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, T. J. Martell Foundation, Instrumental Horizons, and many more. He has been recognized for his philanthropic work by The Associated Press, Washington Post, The Tennessean, NewsChannel 5, The Nashville Scene, Belmont University, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, DoSomething.org, The Foot Locker, WXIA-TV/NBC, WABE-FM/NPR and USA Today.

Putney has the determination that it takes to change the world. He has faced blindness, tumors, brain surgeries, and incredible odds, yet he continues achieve his goals. He says, “I think I can inspire others to face their lives with a more optimistic perspective”.

It’s my goal to shatter the perceptions of the disabled. I’ve tried to be successful in everything I do so people can see me and say: ‘Hey, he’s disabled and he’s still succeeding!’ I want to be an inspiration to those who have a little bit of doubt in themselves. I love reaching out to those who really need my help.”

See CRISIS for a recent medical crisis that Luke is enduring.