Music Education
- June 2008:  Bachelor of Music: Violin Performance from Eastern Michigan University.
-Simultaneously completed the undergrad coursework for a Music Education degree.
-In progress for April 2010:  Master's Degree in Violin Performance at EMU.
-Orchestra Graduate Assistant at EMU.

Performing Experience
-Always received Division 1 ratings at Solo & Ensemble as a soloist.
-Attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Interlochen All-State.
-Played with the Chamber, Symphony, and CSE Orchestras at Waterford Kettering.
-Toured with the Kettering orchestras around the country, often as a soloist.
-Served as concertmistress for WKHS, EMU, Interlochen, and other honorary orchestras.
-Invited to play with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra.

Teaching Background
-Seven years private violin teaching experience.
-Tasha's first teaching experience was with horseback riding at Haverhill Farms.
-Served as a mentor for the Concert Orchestra at WKHS her senior year.
-Director of orchestras for Oakland Homeschool Music, Inc. for three years.
-Holds studios in Waterford, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and Brighton.
-Invited to mentor the Detroit Civic Orchestra.

Favorite Quotes
"Practice beats talent if talent doesn't practice."
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
"Words make you think a thought.  Music makes you feel a feeling.  A song makes you feel a thought." - E.Y. Harburg

Other Personal Interests
-Pets:  greyhound, border collie, cat, goldfish & koi
-Greyhound Rescue (REGAP) Volunteering
-Horseback riding
-Ballet (9 years) & Yoga

Materials
-Music to be determined
-Metronome/digital tuner (Korg TM-40)
-Notebook for lesson notes and practice log