Description

Today's episode of Learning with Lerner we share about the journey and experiences of hip-hop artist, violinist, lyricist, composer, educator, activist, and film director, Big Lux. In this episode, we learn about Big Lux's unique path to becoming a full-time artist, including his time in the Army and his experiences in Korea that led to his artist name. We also hear about his upbringing as the son of two musicians and how the violin first entered his life.

Some key points discussed in this episode include:

• Big Lux's artist name, Big Lux, was inspired by his time in Korea and the way the word "luxe" was used in the country.
• Big Lux's parents were both musicians, and his aunt was a violinist who inspired him to pick up the instrument.
• After joining the Army and being stationed in Korea, Big Lux discovered a vibrant arts scene and began performing with his violin.
• Big Lux left the Army in 2017 after 13 years of service.

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– Connect with Big Lux: https://bigluxviolin.com/

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