
Lesson Details
Music Performance
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner
The curriculum focuses on counting, reading music, basic piano skills, and learning about instruments. Lessons are tailored to each child's individual learning style and needs. Chandrika keeps lessons fun and focused!
D. Chandrika teaches

About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 4+
- Teaching since:
- January 1996
D. Chandrika Prem has been playing cello for over 25 years. She started playing cello at age nine and instantly fell in love with the instrument. Music has been a core part of her life ever since. She earned a Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance in May of 2016 from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She continues to study under Dr. Charles Lee, who has been principal cellist of the Boulder Philharmonic orchestra since 1998. She teaches private cello, violin, viola, piano, early music education, and music theory; with a successful studio of over 30 students; is the co-owner/business manager and cellist for the Mile High String quartet; plays with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, and contracts freelance projects in all genres of music and theater.
As much as playing the cello, she is called to share her love and knowledge of music with her students. Prem believes that music, especially the process of playing music, has the ability to change people’s lives. She believes that every person can benefit from learning to play an instrument; and that doing so will improve the quality of their everyday life. Prem's love of teaching is reflected in her enthusiasm and dedication toward her students.
Prem’s past playing experience consists of solo performances, group and chamber performances, as well as several orchestras including the Front Rang Youth Symphony, Symphony in the Vail Valley, Centennial Philharmonic, and was principle cellist for the MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra. Her contract work includes private events and theater productions throughout the Denver Metro Area. She has also played cello and sang with many local bands in genres including blues, bluegrass, singer songwriter, experimental electronic, and indie rock.
Experience
Cellist and Business Owner/Manager
May 2014 - PresentThe Mile High String Quartet is committed to providing quality music and competitive rates that are sure to make your event extraordinary!
Instructor
Jan 2013 - PresentI have been playing cello for over 25 years and have taught private lessons as well as group string classes on and off throughout that time.
Teaching Experience
2014 to Present: Chandrika Prem Music Studio, Owner and Private Instructor
Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano, Early Music Education, and Music Theory
2007 to Present: Certified Yoga Instructor
1996 to 2014: Private Cello Instructor
1996 to 1998: Instructor, Beggining String Class, Eagle Valley High School
Freelance Cellist For Hire
Jan 2013 - PresentEducation
B.M. Music and Cello Performance
Jan 2012 - PresentB.A. Social Action Through The Arts: Sociology of the Arts
Dec 2001 - Dec 2005Languages
English
Awards
John Philip Sousa Music Award
May 1998Affiliations
Pi Kappa Lambda
May 2016An American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members.
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12 Reviews
Write a ReviewVery patient!!
Chandrika is a wonderful instructor. She is very, very nice, well organized, on time, encouraging and knowledgeable. I am an older student, just one month from 68. I have had many music teachers and taught piano myself for 25 years. I am so glad I found Chandrika. I drive 1 1/2 hours one way to every lesson and am happy to do so. Having a teacher with Chandrika's qualities is terrific. I recommend her highly for any aspiring student.
+ Read MoreChandrika was absolutely amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable, and very helpful. These were entry level lessons for me and the cello, and she did a terrific job of introducing me to the instrument. She's very friendly and fun to learn with. I would highly recommend Chandrika to anyone wanting to learn the cello!
+ Read MoreMy first lesson went incredibly well! Chandrika was well-prepared, organized, and knowledgeable. She gave me great tips and assignments to practice at home before our next lesson. I would definitely recommend her.
Chandrika is great and very inspiring! Blends music theory well with practice lessons. Definitely look forward to more lessons with her.
Chandrika is so nice and she really engages her students. She makes her lessons fun so her students look forward to them. She is also very understanding about schedule changes. I highly recommend her!
Amazing energy, highly professional, and fun to work with!
Organized, attentive, kind, and patient. Went above and beyond what was expected! Everything you would hope a teacher to be :)
Chandrika is a wonderful teacher! She's very encouraging and patient. My son really enjoys taking lessons with her.
Going great. Very supportive. I really appreciate Chandi's guidance in all of my questions.
Chandrika-very sweet, knowledgeable and works great with my son. My son thinks she's great
Chandrika is a very skilled, fun and patient cello instructor. She knows how to adapt to each student's music goals.