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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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.
Pamela A. Moro
Professor Emeritus at Willamette University
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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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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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Tomás revolutionized the way that I physically approach my instrument, helping me finally recover from lifelong injuries and tension and play with more freedom, beauty, tone, and accuracy than ever before. I am so grateful to have finally found a teacher that knows how to help me approach my body and technique in a healthy way.
Zoe Schlussel
PSU Graduate Performance Certificate Alumna
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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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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.
Monica Belzer
5-8 Grade Orchestra Director in David Douglas School District
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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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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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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