Workshops

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.

Tomas is a passionate teacher who is committed to helping you cultivate and achieve your musical and professional goals

Dr. Cotik’s unyielding work ethic and subsequent success as an artist and educator is inspiring and motivating for his students

Tomás has a genuine interest in his students’ progress. He is dedicated to teaching as much as he is to playing the violin

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.

Professor Cotik consistently demonstrates his passion for teaching by tailoring to the individual student’s immediate needs and long term career goals

Amazing violinist and teacher. Some of the most beautiful playing I have heard.

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

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.

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.