Tasha Smith Godinez is a lifelong musician, who holds performance degrees from both San Diego State University (Bachelor's 2005, Master's 2010) and l'Ecole Normale de Musique Alfred Corot in Paris, France (2006). She has held the position of principal harpist for both the Orquesta de Baja California (Tijuana, Mexico) and the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra (San Diego, California) as well as a handful of appearances with the San Diego Symphony. 

Tasha teaches harp lessons in San Diego, CA  where she is Professor of Harp at the University of San Diego (USD) and also directs the San Diego Harp Academy. At her studio, located in La Mesa, she accepts students of all ages and musical abilities.