Community Spotlight
Celebrating the People Who Inspire Our Music Community
Making connections with musical passion
Community Spotlight Series
The Lesson Studio of Boulder is excited to launch our new Community Spotlight Series. A monthly feature dedicated to the incredible individuals who make our music community vibrant, supportive, and inspiring.
Each month, we’ll shine a light on a student, teacher, parent, or community partner whose passion and commitment help make The Lesson Studio more than just a place to learn music, it’s a place to belong.
Through their stories, we’ll celebrate the unique journeys, achievements, and contributions that remind us why music matters and how it connects us all.
Jennifer Dunn
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 students discover their voices...
Trace Bundy
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 signature use of multiple capos, Trace has carved out a sound that is uniquely his. He has performed across the United States, Europe, and Asia and continues to inspire musicians of all ages with his curiosity driven approach to music.
Dr. Ed Barnhart
For more than three decades, Dr. Ed Barnhart has been uncovering ancient cities, decoding Maya hieroglyphs, and sharing the stories of civilizations past. A world-renowned archaeologist, educator, and podcaster, Ed is also a proud parent of a Lesson Studio vocalist. In this Community Spotlight, he reflects on his journey from the jungles of Central America to the Boulder music scene, and how his daughter Alice is finding her own voice through music.
Sondra Blanchard of HB Woodsongs
For over five decades, HB Woodsongs has been a cornerstone of Boulder’s music community. From rentals and repairs to fostering inclusivity and inspiring the next generation of musicians, the store continues to shape the local music scene. In this Community Spotlight, owner Sondra Blanchard shares the rich history of HB Woodsongs and her vision for its future.
Wrenn Van
Wrenn Van is a remarkable young musician whose journey with The Lesson Studio began in 2011, when she was just seven years old. Starting with voice, guitar, and piano lessons, she quickly became one of the very first shining stars in our Rock and Pop Music Academy program. From those early days, we’ve had the privilege of watching her talent grow and her passion for music flourish.
Music Connects Us
Behind every note played is a story of dedication, encouragement, and inspiration. Each spotlight reminds us that music is more than practice and performance, it’s the friendships made in lessons, the confidence built on stage, and the encouragement shared between teachers, parents, and peers.
By sharing these stories, we celebrate not only individual achievements but also the spirit of resilience, creativity, and joy that connects us all. The Community Spotlight Series is our way of honoring the people who remind us that music has the power to shape lives and strengthen community.
Centrally Located in Boulder, Colorado
Between the Foothills Parkway and 30th, on Valmont.
3200 Valmont Rd #8,
Boulder, CO 80301
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