November 12, 2025
Guitar Student of the Month: Nitara Srikrishna
This November, we are excited to spotlight CCM guitar student, Nitara, as Student of the Month! Nitara has been taking guitar lessons at CCM for around 7 months now, and currently studies with Teacher Bowen at our Sunnyvale location.
Nitara puts in a lot of hard work and has a strong passion for the guitar. Teacher Bowen says, “In lessons, she’s always up for a challenge and never afraid to try something new, even if she hasn’t practiced it yet. Outside of lessons, she practices every day and often comes back having prepared more than what I assigned, sometimes even exploring new things on her own just out of curiosity. She’s super motivated and really loves learning and improving on the guitar!”
Read more about Nitara’s experience at CCM below!
Student of the Month Questionnaire – Nitara Srikrishna
What is your name?
Nitara
How old are you?
7
Who is your teacher?
Teacher Bowen
How long have you been taking guitar lessons?
6 months
What advice would you give to a guitar student just starting at CCM?
Enjoy the music and have fun in class!
What piece are you looking forward to learning someday?
Golden from KPop Demon Hunters
What is your favorite thing about playing guitar?
Playing the guitar makes me feel happy and focused.
What is your favorite food?
Paneer butter masala
Do you have a pet?
No
Do you play any sports or do any other activities outside of music lessons?
I take art and swimming lessons and enjoy them both.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A guitarist
What is your most memorable experience at CCM?
When my teacher said he was proud of me for playing Lullaby No. 1 without mistakes!
Regarding guitar instruction, what are you most proud of your child accomplishing?
Watching her get better with every passing day and attempting different styles and songs.
What advice would you give a new parent starting in the program?
To make sure kids practice as regularly as possible, even at least 10 mins a day and to try and make it a habit!
Why did you decide to give your child a musical upbringing?
Music is the best gift you can give your child. We both really enjoy music (of all kinds) wanted her to pick up an instrument so she can develop love and appreciation for music early in life.
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