WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTION IN OREGON’S PERFORMING ARTS CAPITAL
Located in the heart of Portland’s performing arts district, the School of Music & Theater at Portland State University is an extraordinary place to realize your potential as a performing artist. Our world-renowned faculty of performers, composers, and scholars is deeply engaged with the community and dedicated to student success. We will challenge you to grow and excel personally and musically as we prepare you to be the next generation of world-changing teachers, performers, scholars, composers, and arts advocates
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Studying with Prof. Cotik has helped me build more confidence in my playing and actually liking the sound I produce on my instrument
Hunter Haynes
Junior Student at PSU
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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.
Shion Yamakawa
Masters student at PSU
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Tomás has a genuine interest in his students’ progress. He is dedicated to teaching as much as he is to playing the violin
Tetyana Zlatova
Junior student at PSU
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Dr.Cotik is an excellent violinist and teacher. His teaching approach helped me to understand how to practice more effectively. I am so glad I can study with him at PSU!
Shawn Wu
Master Student at PSU
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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.
Pamela A. Moro
Professor Emeritus at Willamette University
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Tomas is a passionate teacher who is committed to helping you cultivate and achieve your musical and professional goals
Patricia Jancova
Former Student at the University of Miami
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He doesn’t pretend he has all the right answers but he gives me choices so that I can discover a personal solution.
Tetyana Zlatova
Junior student at PSU
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His ability to discover solutions and create personalized exercises to overcome technical challenges is unparalleled–Tomas teaching is boundlessly creative
Patricia Jancova
Former Student at the University of Miami
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Mr. Cotik’s thoughtful and intelligent teaching helped me to feel and hear my playing in a much more comfortable and involved manner.
Yu Ning Lai
Student at Roundtop Music Festival
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Amazing violinist and teacher. Some of the most beautiful playing I have heard.
Ambrose Philipek
Freshman student at PSU