Summer Lusk
Violin, Viola & Piano Instructor in Boulder, Colorado
“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.””
About Summer
Summer Lusk brings conservatory training and years of teaching experience to her work with music students in Boulder. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Teaching since around 2007, Summer has worked with children and adults. Her background includes serving as a graduate teaching assistant at CU Boulder and coaching young musicians with the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras. An accomplished performer, Summer’s experience includes a string quartet performance at the White House and a piano solo appearance with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
Summer’s Instructional Approach
Summer tailors lessons to each student’s interests, abilities, and goals, drawing from a variety of teaching methods. She strives to make learning music enjoyable, encouraging, and personally meaningful. Alongside technique and repertoire, Summer incorporates music theory and ear training to help students develop well-rounded musical skills. She also encourages students to explore different genres and discover the history and culture behind the music they play.
A Little more about Summer
Practice advice and the music that inspires him
Practice Tips
During my practice sessions I try to always set aside time to:
- Practice in front of a mirror; and
- Record myself, listen back, and take detailed notes on what I hear.
You will gain a tremendous amount of feedback on your technique, poise, and musical expression from dedicating a good chunk of your daily practice time to this. Plus, there is a definite kind of satisfaction in seeing and listening to yourself improve over time!
Favorite Tunes
| Classical | Johann Sebastian Bach | |
| Pop/Electronic | James Blake | |
| Hip-hop | Sángo (DJ/producer) | |
| Jazz | Dinah Washington | |
| Musical Theater | Les Misérables |