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CityViewNC.com | 41 "IT ALL STARTED WHEN I was taking singing lessons in sixth grade," explained Lusk. "We always hear about young, musical prodigies. Well at that age I was beyond my years and it was apparent." At that point, getting a good teacher was Lusk's number one priority. Taking years of singing lessons and participating in choir and school musicals, Lusk practiced and trained as hard as the professionals throughout her elementary years. "By high school I was looking to go to elite singing summer camps at the Inter- lochen Center for the Arts in Michi- gan." Sending in an audition tape showcasing her range of talent, Lusk included genres such as Jazz, Broad- way and the classic song made famous by Judy Garland, Over the Rainbow. Aer acclaimed composer Kim Scharnberg heard Lusk's impeccable voice on her demo tape, he was in dis- belief. "at's when it went from zero to 60," said Lusk. "I flew to New York City, met with Scharnberg and within two months I was making an origi- nally composed album with freelance artists at the age of 14. "I went from high school musicals to being in the studio. Immediately aer that I was singing at the 9/11 Me- morial concert for the firefighters who came from Maryland to help New York City in my first truly profession- al gig at the Baltimore Symphony." e genuine and enthusiastic Lusk has had a whirlwind of a career. Needless to say her levelheadedness and the balance of being a normal – to a certain extent – teenager and her stride of professionalism at such a young age helped shape the authentic and passionate person she is today. "It was important to have the balance of both worlds. Coming back from re- cording in New York, I still had to do dishes and be a functioning part of a big family." Family is an important aspect of Lusk's life and also her career, seeing as one of her biggest influencers is her father. He is a trombone professor at Penn State and has helped guide her major life decisions, from creating demo tapes to choosing a focus of Build with us. Visit fayettevillenchabitat.org • (910) 483-0952 MAY4-6 APRIL 17 MassageEnvy.com Convenient Hours Franchises Available *See clinic for details. Rates and services vary by location and session. Each location is independently owned and operated. ©2014 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC. with a Massage Envy Spa membership. Start today to save on your first session. + $ 10 off your first session * $ 59 99 * mo (910) 864-1500 Open 7 Days: M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm MYRTLE BEACH - GRANDE FAYETTEVILLE (843) 213-4050 980 Cipriana Drive A-2 2043 Skibo Rd #101 Fayetteville, Marketplace at Grande Dunes Fayetteville Pavilion MassageEnvy.com Convenient Hours Franchises Available *See clinic for details. Rates and services vary by location and session. Each location is independently owned and operated. ©2014 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC. with a Massage Envy Spa membership. Start today to save on your first session. + $ 10 off your first session * $ 59 99 * mo (910) 864-1500 Open 7 Days: M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm MYRTLE BEACH - GRANDE FAYETTEVILLE (843) 213-4050 980 Cipriana Drive A-2 2043 Skibo Rd #101 Fayetteville, Marketplace at Grande Dunes Fayetteville Pavilion MassageEnvy.com Convenient Hours Franchises Available *See clinic for details. Rates and services vary by location and session. Each location is independently owned and operated. ©2014 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC. with a Massage Envy Spa membership. Start today to save on your first session. + $ 10 off your first session * $ 59 99 * mo (910) 864-1500 Open 7 Days: M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm MYRTLE BEACH - GRANDE FAYETTEVILLE (843) 213-4050 980 Cipriana Drive A-2 2043 Skibo Rd #101 Fayetteville, Marketplace at Grande Dunes Fayetteville Pavilion Open 7 Days: M-F 8am-10pm , Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm

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