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 15 years of teaching experience, I am a self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning process. 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:
Lesson rates:
- $65/hour
- $48.75/45 min
- $32.50/30 min
- $30/semester studio fee
Lesson locations:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: Boulder Mennonite Church (S. Boulder)
- Tuesdays: Private Home off Baseline near 75th (Lafayette)
- Thursdays: Shining Mountain Waldorf School (N. Boulder)
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:
Spring 2018 Cello Studio Recital
Sunday, April 29th, 2018
2:00pm
Location TBD
Sunday, April 29th, 2018
2:00pm
Location TBD
Scholarship Opportunities:
**Application for the 2017/2018 school year has already been awarded. Please contact me for additional information about the 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 2018/2019 scholarships will be due prior to the start of Fall Semester 2018.
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 2018/2019 scholarships will be due prior to the start of Fall Semester 2018.
Atwell Scholarships
Sponsored by James and Jeanne Atwell. Established in January, 2010.