Workshops

His teaching, recordings, and publications are informed by thoughtful study of the relevant scholarship. Lessons are challenging but always fun, and inspire me to make the most beautiful music possible.

Tomás Cotik believes that each student, no matter where they are at, can make a significant progress given the right tools which he provides without fail.

Tomas has helped me begin to understand how my whole body affects my sound. He’s taught me that I am my own teacher and that practicing is a process of exploration and discovery.

He has very high expectations and his work ethic is extraordinary. Dr. Cotik has helped me to truly listen to my own sound, and he has taught me that you can be the best teacher of yourself

He doesn’t pretend he has all the right answers but he gives me choices so that I can discover a personal solution.

Dr. Cotik is a phenomenal violinist who has a profound understanding and patience with his students. Practicing has become much more efficient, fun and productive. I feel more confident when performing.

During a master class in Round Top, Dr. Cotik helped us discover all the cues we can give our body to find a new way to relax and develop a more economic use of the body. I have been practicing yoga for several years now and his simple approach to Alexander Technique was a great enhancement to my playing, body awareness and energy expenditure.

In studying with Tomas my seemingly impossible barriers have evolved into possible, attainable goals. He has revived my understanding as to why practicing “the basics” is the way we truly improve our overall skill, musicality and confidence. I’m extremely grateful that my music students will also organically benefit from the strength that he has helped me cultivate.

Mr. Cotik’s thoughtful and intelligent teaching helped me to feel and hear my playing in a much more comfortable and involved manner.

Tomás is a rigorous, encouraging, and playfully creative teacher. He balances deep attention to technical and musical concerns, emphasizing body mechanics while insisting on the ear as the ultimate guide.