Welcome to the Cello Studio of Psyche Cassandra Dunkhase!

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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 17 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:
  • $70/hour
  • $52.50/45 min
  • $35/30 min
  • $30/semester studio fee

Lesson locations: 
  • Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays: Shining Mountain Waldorf School (N. Boulder)
  • Tuesdays: Private Home off Baseline near 75th (Lafayette)
  • Wednesdays: Boulder Mennonite Church (S. 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 2020 Cello Studio Recital
Saturday, April 25th, 2020
5:00pm
The Arts HUB (Lafayette, CO)

RosinDust and RockStops Cello Bands
Saturday, May 9th, 2020
2:00pm
Pearl Street Mall


Scholarship Opportunities:


**Now accepting applications for the Dark Rabbit Cello Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students--2019/2020 school year. 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. 

Atwell Scholarship
Sponsored by James and Jeanne Atwell. Established in January, 2010.

Dark Rabbit Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students
Sponsored by Dorothy and John Dunkhase. Established in August, 2019.