Teaching Artist Statement

It is a truly wonderful experience to be able to share my love of music through teaching, and I am grateful to be a part of my student’s violin journeys, wherever their passions lead them. I strive to make learning a joyful process for my students and hope that they will feel a sense of accomplishment in their abilities. Mastering the violin requires commitment, consistency, and patience, and the Suzuki principles are important foundations for learning. I believe these are valuable skills in all aspects of life. .

Teaching Bio

Tera’s love for teaching initially sparked by observing Suzuki group classes in her first years at university. This inspired her to pursue a Suzuki Pedagogy Certificate and become a registered Suzuki teacher through the Suzuki Association of the America’s. Tera has taught private lessons and group classes through the University of Oregon’s Community Music Institute, as well as Northern Arizona University’s Community Music and Dance Academy.

Tera holds a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance with a Specialization in Pedagogy from the University of Oregon, and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance, and a Certificate in Suzuki Pedagogy from Northern Arizona University. She has studied with Prof. Hal Grossman, Prof. Steven Moeckel, and Prof. Shelley Rich. Her mentors for Suzuki training include Dr. Louise Scott and Dr. Karin Hallberg.

Performance Bio

Tera has performed with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Next for the Eugene Ballet Company, the Equinox Quartet, a graduate string quartet at the University of Oregon, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, and the Verde Valley Sinfonietta in Sedona.

While at both University of Oregon and Northern Arizona University, Tera performed with the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, and various chamber music ensembles. During summers, she has attended various music festivals such as Aria International Summer Academy, Brevard Music Center for their College Orchestral Institute, and Idyllwild Arts summer program.