July 15, 2024
July Guitar Student of the Month – Nitin Krishna
This July, we’re highlighting CCM guitar student, Nitin Krishna, as our Student of the Month! Nitin has been taking guitar lessons with teacher Brig at our Sunnyvale location for around 3 years now, but he has been taking lessons at CCM for about 6 years! Teacher Brig says, “Nitin is a committed and self-motivated student who has been tackling an increasingly difficult repertoire! Between his guitar practice and traveling the country for volleyball tournaments, he maintains a busy schedule!” We love to see that type of commitment at CCM.
Student of the Month Questionnaire – Nitin Krishna
What is your name?
Nitin Krishna
How old are you?
14 years, 4 months
Who is your teacher?
Teacher Brig
How long have you been taking guitar lessons?
Almost exactly six years.
What advice would you give to a guitar student just starting out at CCM?
Practice regularly; Experiment with songs outside the curriculum; Listen to various types of music.
What piece are you looking forward to learning someday?
A Di Meola’s Mediterranean Sundance
What is your favorite thing about playing guitar?
The quality of sound (the tone) of the guitar, and variety of songs playable on it.
What is your favorite food?
My dad’s pizza.
Do you have a pet?
Yes, Willow, our Rhodesian Ridgeback, a rescue and is four years old.
Do you play any sports or do any other activities outside of music lessons?
Yes, I play club volleyball at MVVC (Mountain View Volleyball Club)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Haven’t yet made up my mind.
What is your most memorable experience at CCM?
Learning Capricho Arabe with Teacher Brig.
Parent Spotlight – Chaya Krishna
Regarding guitar instruction, what are you most proud of your child accomplishing?
I appreciate Nitin’s interest in dabbling in both classical and non-classical forms.
Plenty of practice and listen to a lot of music.
Why did you decide to give your child a musical upbringing?
We’ve always listened to a lot of music at home.
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