Workshops

Besides violin masterclasses, Tomas Cotik is currently offering the following presentations and workshops:

Natural Playing, Concepts of the Alexander Technique and Practical Ideas for Musicians
Issues of Interpretation in Bach Sonatas and Partitas
Aspects of Interpretation in Franz Schubert’s Music
Audition Excerpts Learning Resources
Bow Strokes Workshop: Ricochet, Up-bow Staccato and other Fancy Bowings
Entrepreneurship and PR Skills for Music Students
Planning and Assessing the Instrumental Lesson

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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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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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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.

Karim Ayala Pool

Student at Round Top Festival

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After taking lessons with Tomás, I felt a greater sense of control and agency in my own playing, especially in the areas of my playing that felt like long-term weaknesses. Feeling that agency gives a rush of inspiration and motivation to keep challenging myself.

Nicky Silver

Undergrad Student at PSU

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what I found most impactful of his teaching, was the attention to the importance of how we use our bodies while playing. Achieving your most beautiful sound consisted of teaching your body to release any tension and learning to play effortlessly.

Yesenia Campos Wong

Former student at West Texas A&M University

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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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I can confidently say that Tomas Cotik’s guidance and expertise helped transform my playing, and I am forever grateful for the invaluable musical foundation his patience and skill provided

Amanda Smith

PSU Alumna

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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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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.

Tetyana Zlatova

Junior student at PSU

Upcoming Workshops

20 Nov 2024

Workshop: Natural String Playing

Join us for an open workshop on a natural approach to string playing, incorporating elements of the Alexander Technique with Tomás Cotik, violin professor at Portland State University. This session, led by a renowned expert in mindful, efficient movement, will explore how to reduce tension and improve sound quality in your playing. Ideal for string players at any level who want to enhance their technique and musical expression.

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