December 13, 2024
December Guitar Student of the Month – Anay Sourya Pillutla
For December’s Student of the Month, we are honoring CCM guitar student, Anay Sourya Pillutla! Anay has been taking guitar lessons for almost 6 years now and is currently studying with teacher Mario at our Sunnyvale location. Anay happily takes on any challenges in his lessons with a smile on his face. Teacher Mario says, “He is one of the most adventurous students a teacher can ask for!” Anay recently completed the 2 year practice challenge at CCM which means he has practiced every single day for 2 years – what a magnificent achievement! Keep up the great work, Anay!
Student of the Month Questionnaire – Anay Sourya Pillutla
What is your name?
Anay Sourya Pillutla
How old are you?
I am 10 years old.
Who is your teacher?
I am a student of great music masters. In my quest for music, Matt and Brad are the founders of guitar basics. Now I am with Mario, together we are putting pieces of music into elegant castles of music.
How long have you been taking guitar lessons?
From 2160 days of my life. (Technically 6 years).
What advice would you give to a guitar student just starting at CCM?
Find your spark at music! Make sure to have fun. Learn cool stuff.
What piece are you looking forward to learning someday?
Anastasia, Thunderstruck, and Back in Black. Level up to get into RCM (this is my dad).
What is your favorite thing about playing guitar?
I like the feeling when you pluck a string. The music feels moving through your body.
What is your favorite food?
Gobi manchurian (Indo-Chinese), Biryani, Paneer curry, Pizza, Dal and Dad’s fried rice.
Do you have a pet?
No.
Do you play any sports or do any other activities outside of music lessons?
Judo, Basketball, Video games & Board games.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
To be an engineer like dad or a composer.
What is your most memorable experience at CCM?
When I finished my first song in Book 1, first recital and sometimes stories from teachers on how they succeeded.
Parent Spotlight – Arun Rahul & Swathi
Music and teaching at CCM build character and resilience in our kid. His music sense improved a lot. Things taught at CCM are more than the lesson plan.
Be patient and enjoy the ride. Go sit in all their classes and recitals, it is free music 🙂
Why did you decide to give your child a musical upbringing?
Apart from building neural pathways for problem-solving by learning music. Music keeps us relaxed and sane. We want our kids to have it. In this world where anything can be made using programming and machines. Creating something from your hands gives a unique personal touch.
Watch Anay’s recital performance below!
