by Gary Gutierrez | Dec 2, 2025 | Community Spotlight
For nearly two decades, Jennifer Dunn has inspired hundreds of young musicians across the Boulder Valley School District. As the Band Director at Centennial Middle School, she has built a program that balances technical skill, creativity, and confidence – helping...
by Gary Gutierrez | Nov 1, 2025 | Community Spotlight
For more than two decades, Trace Bundy has been captivating audiences around the world with a guitar style so creative and technically impressive that fans often refer to him as The Acoustic Ninja. Known for looping, harmonics, tapping, percussive techniques, and his...
by Gary Gutierrez | Oct 27, 2025 | Music Resources, Music Theory and Fundamentals
Introduction For many adults, the thought of returning to music lessons stirs up a mix of nostalgia and hesitation. Maybe you remember the thrill of nailing your first song on guitar or the weekly routine of piano lessons that ended somewhere between homework and...
by Gary Gutierrez | Oct 10, 2025 | Music Resources, Music Practice Tips and Techniques
Introduction Introducing a child to piano between the ages of 5 and 7 can be the beginning of a lifelong relationship with music. At this age, kids are often curious, eager to learn, and capable of building the basic skills needed to enjoy and grow in their musical...
by Gary Gutierrez | Oct 1, 2025 | Community Spotlight
An Interview with Archeologist, Explorer, and TLS Parent Dr. Ed Barnhart hosted by Gary Gutierrez of The Lesson Studio. Gary: Ed, thank you so much for joining us. We’re excited to feature you in our Community Spotlight Series. You’re not only a TLS parent, but also a...
