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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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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Dr. Cotik’s unyielding work ethic and subsequent success as an artist and educator is inspiring and motivating for his students
Patricia Jancova
Former Student at the University of Miami
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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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Professor Cotik consistently demonstrates his passion for teaching by tailoring to the individual student’s immediate needs and long term career goals
Viet Block
Master Student at PSU
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Amazing violinist and teacher. Some of the most beautiful playing I have heard.
Ambrose Philipek
Freshman 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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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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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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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
Shion Yamakawa
Master Student at PSU