Tasha Smith Godinez: Harp Music from Around the World at La Mesa Library
Join us for a free performance featuring harpist, composer, and educator Tasha Smith Godinez. Transcending the boundaries of tradition with her music, Tasha reimagines the harp, moving beyond its Western classical roots to weave a rich tapestry of jazz, world music, and her original compositions.
About the Artist
Tasha Smith Godinez has been immersed in music her entire life. Her academic achievements include performance degrees from San Diego State University (BA, 2005; MA, 2010) and the prestigious l’Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Corot in Paris, France (Diplôme de Concert, 2006). She has served as principal harpist for the Orquesta de Baja California in Tijuana, Mexico, and the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra in San Diego, as well as performing with the San Diego Symphony.
Based in San Diego, Godinez shares her expertise as an applied harp instructor at the University of San Diego’s Department of Music. She also leads the San Diego Harp Academy, where she welcomes students of all ages and skill levels at her studio in La Mesa.
This event is brought to you through the generosity and support of the Friends of the La Mesa Library.