Rebecca Goeckeritz vividly remembers the magical experience of getting her first violin. Becca believes, just as Harry Potter's wand chose him, the violin chose her. Becca’s mother wanted all of her children to play a musical instrument, specifically the piano.

When Becca was 15 months old, she was paralyzed from the waist down due to an auto-pedestrian accident. Though her wheelchair prevented her from learning to play the piano, Becca’s mother was undeterred from her desire for her daughter to have an instrument she could not only play, but play well. Becca’s mother observed that violinists in symphony orchestras sit while they play, and she decided to have Becca learn to play the violin. At the age of 6, Becca’s journey as a violinist began.

In her early teens, Becca took advantage of opportunities to perform with chamber ensembles and youth symphony orchestras throughout the Salt Lake Valley. She loved performing and, at the age of 16, knew that she wanted to be a professional musician. As Becca considered the opportunities before her, she reflected on the lasting impression her teachers had on her. Becca became excited at the idea that all that
had been taught to her, she could pass on to others. Teaching became her calling.

Becca graduated with her bachelor's degree in Violin Performance from Weber State University. She has worked to become a certified and registered Suzuki Violin Teacher and has been teaching for over 25 years. She recently accepted a position as a private Suzuki Teacher at The Gifted Music School and maintains a private studio near her home as well. Becca remains active in her own study, both with her instrument and through continued teacher training. Becca’s day is made when she sees the progress her students make because of their practice and diligence.

Becca is an active musician and plays with orchestras from Ogden to Salt Lake City,
including Chamber Orchestra Ogden, Bountiful Philharmonia, and The Orchestra at
Temple Square, which is the companion orchestra to the Tabernacle Choir.