Welcome to the Cello Studio of Psyche Cassandra Dunkhase!
All ages and abilities are welcome in my studio. Together we will explore cello technique, musicality, music theory, improvisation and body awareness, tailoring your lessons to meet your individual musical goals. With over ten years of teaching experience, I am a self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning process. I am also a registered Suzuki Cello Teacher. Whether you are picking up a cello for the first time, preparing to enter the professional world, or revisiting a childhood hobby, I look forward to joining you on your musical journey!
What to expect:
- Engaging lessons that inspire creativity, nurture self-expression and ignite imagination
- Exploration of cello fundamentals, technique and musicality
- Development of ear training and improvisation skills
- Improvement of organization, time-magagement and practice techniques
- Study of standard and extended cello repertoire
Lesson Rates, Locations, and Dates:
Choosing the right teacher is an important decision. Let's meet to discover if my teaching style and your learning style are a good match. Please contact me for availability.
Lesson rates:
Lesson locations:
Fall 2015 Dates:
Lesson rates:
- $62/hour
- $46.50/45 min
- $31/30 min
- $31/semester studio fee
- $31 accompanying fee for Graduation Recitals
Lesson locations:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: Boulder Mennonite Church (Boulder)
- Tuesdays: Private Home off Baseline near 75th (Lafayette)
- Thursdays: Shepherd Valley Waldorf School (Niwot)
Fall 2015 Dates:
- First day of Fall Semester lessons: August 24
- Last day of Fall Semester lessons: December 10
- Fall Semester Make Up Dates: December 14-17
Additional Services:
I have extensive experience coaching chamber music ensembles, running orchestral sectionals, giving masterclasses, and developing and facilitating special music programs for youth. Please contact me for more information.
Upcoming Student Performance Opportunities:
Winter 2015 Cello Studio Recital
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Scholarship Opportunities:
**Application for the 2015/2016 school year available soon. Please contact me for additional information and/or to apply for a scholarship**
To qualify for a scholarship, students must have extenuating circumstances preventing them from pursuing cello lessons. Additionally, they must demonstrate a desire to learn and a commitment to study the cello. Lesson times and locations are arranged individually with each scholarship recipient. Scholarship students will be asked to keep daily/weekly practice journals and assist with one studio recital per semester.
To apply for a scholarship, students should write two or three paragraphs describing why music and the cello are important to them. Additionally, the students' parent(s)/guardian(s) should write a letter confirming the family has extenuating circumstances that prevent the student from pursing cello lessons. Applications for 2015/2016 scholarships will be due prior to the start of Fall Semester 2015.
Atwell Scholarships
Sponsored by James and Jeanne Atwell. Established in January, 2010.
To apply for a scholarship, students should write two or three paragraphs describing why music and the cello are important to them. Additionally, the students' parent(s)/guardian(s) should write a letter confirming the family has extenuating circumstances that prevent the student from pursing cello lessons. Applications for 2015/2016 scholarships will be due prior to the start of Fall Semester 2015.
Atwell Scholarships
Sponsored by James and Jeanne Atwell. Established in January, 2010.
