Lucy enjoys performing, teaching, and collaborating in the Boulder area.

For Lucy Rissman, teaching is more than just passing on technique—it’s about inspiring creativity, building collaboration skills, and sharing the joy of making music. A Boulder-based violinist and dedicated educator, she has been mentoring students since 2017 and officially launched Rissman Strings in 2021 to provide personalized instruction for students of all ages and levels.

She graduated with honors from the University of Colorado College of Music, where she studied with Claude Sim, Alex Gonzales, and members of the world-renowned Takács Quartet. During her time at CU, she also completed a five-month-long string pedagogy course, deepening her understanding of violin instruction. She continues to refine her teaching approach, ensuring her students benefit from the most effective and inspiring pedagogy.

At Rissman Strings, she emphasizes a well-rounded musical education, building strong technique through the Suzuki method, ear training, and music theory, while tailoring lessons to each student’s unique goals. She also encourages and guides her students in exploring their musical interests, including fiddling, bluegrass, jazz, and pop.

In addition to teaching, Lucy performs regularly with Duo Liber, a piano-violin duet, and occasionally joins jazz ensembles for live performances. Outside of music, she enjoys long walks, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.