Parlando in the News

September 2026 Boulder Reporting Lab On the new partnership bringing sliding-scale lessons directly to Boulder Housing Partners communities.

March 2026 Lehigh University Music Department A profile of Travis LaBerge and Parlando instructor Peter Kennedy, both Lehigh alumni, and the mentor who connected them.

November 2025 KGNU "Dot Org" Spotlight A radio spotlight on Parlando's mission, programs, and commitment to equitable access to the arts.

September 2025 SVP Boulder County Nonprofit Spotlight An in-depth look at Parlando's founding story, growth, and programs like Julie's Program.

February 2025 Daily Camera On "An Evening for the Senses," a multi-artist benefit pairing painting, music, and food to support tuition assistance.

September 2024 Daily Camera Coverage of the Broomfield Community Foundation's grant cycle, which funded Parlando's MORE for Colorado outreach.

September 2024 Boulder Weekly Create Boulder cites Parlando's outreach impact in an op-ed urging the city to restore arts funding.

October 2023 Daily Camera Travis LaBerge joins fellow Boulder arts leaders urging support for Ballot Issue 2A.

December 2023 Lehigh University Career Services Travis LaBerge joins a Lehigh alumni panel to share his non-traditional career path with current students.

September 2023 Boulder Weekly Travis LaBerge on why nonprofits like Parlando are filling the gaps left by underfunded school music programs.

August 2023 Broomfield Enterprise Travis and Christine LaBerge honored with the Heart of Broomfield Arts Award for founding Parlando.

July 2023 Boulder Weekly A feature on Parlando's school outreach program, including a spring project repairing instruments for local schools.

May 2021 Daily Camera Parlando students premiere newly commissioned works by four modern composers in a virtual concert.

April 2020 Daily Camera How Parlando moved lessons online and kept its community connected through virtual open mics during the pandemic.