Tatiana Kotcherguina (Violin and Viola)

Ms. Tatiana Kotcherguina has more than 20 years of teaching experience in Violin and Viola. She is a native of Moscow, Russia, began her studies of music in violin and piano at the age of seven.  After completing her Master’s Degree in Viola Performance and Teaching in 1987 at Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, Tatiana worked as the principal of the viola section in both the Moscow Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow Experimental Opera Theater. Ms. Kotcherguina taught violin and viola at Institute of Music & Pedagogy in Moscow from 1990 through 1992.  She is currently an instructor for upper strings at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia.

Education

- Master of Music at Southeastern Louisiana University

- Master of Music at Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory

- Bachelor of Music at Moscow P.I. Tchaikovsky State Conservatory Music College

Teaching experience

- Henderson State University                                                                      

- Upper Strings instructor, Chamber Music coach

- Mississippi String Program at JPS; St. Richard’s Catholic School    

- Community Music School at Southeastern Louisiana University

Orchestral experience

- Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Arts Partner, String Quartet Sturgis           

- Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, principal viola                                  

- Alabama Symphony Orchestra, substitute viola                                                 

- Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, acting principal viola                 

Teaching Philosophy

“Being a music teacher, my first and foremost objective is to share and spread my love for classical music. Just like many other things, classical music is not something given to all of us at birth. I believe my calling is to bring in, develop, nourish and nurture the ability to enjoy being a performer or an educated listener. I am trying to teach my students working habits, discipline and responsibility; how to overcome some inevitable frustration moments, and ultimately, become a winner.”