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Duo Apaixonado – Sunday May 19th at 1:30 pm

Duo Apaixonado – Sunday May 19th at 1:30 pm

by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Mar 6, 2019 | News, Performance event

Valley View Chamber Concerts presents Duo Apaixonado Dialogues for Guitar and Cello Sunday, May 19th at 1:30 pm Enjoy an intimate house concert of Brazilian, Argentinian, and Mexican works performed by guitarist Alfredo Muro and cellist Valdine Mishkin Tickets are $25...
FearNoMusic Concert “Japanarama” on Monday May 6th

FearNoMusic Concert “Japanarama” on Monday May 6th

by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Mar 6, 2019 | News, Performance event

FearNoMusic Concert “Japanarama” on Monday May 6th 7:30 pm at the Old Church 1422 SW 11th St., Portland For a country the size of California, Japan has long provided an outsized influence on Western culture. In this special collaboration with Portland Taiko, Fear No...
FearNoMusic “Young Composers Project” Concert on Sunday April 28th

FearNoMusic “Young Composers Project” Concert on Sunday April 28th

by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Mar 6, 2019 | News, Performance event

FearNoMusic “Young Composers Project” Concert Sunday, April 28th at 2 pm Lincoln Hall Portland State University
Faculty Chamber Music Concert for Strings and Piano, Wed. Feb. 6, 7:30pm

Faculty Chamber Music Concert for Strings and Piano, Wed. Feb. 6, 7:30pm

by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Feb 6, 2019 | News, Performance event

Willamette University’s music faculty presents FREE CONCERT  Suggested donation: $8/adults, $5/students. Wednesday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Hudson Hall The program will include colorful sonatas for each of the individual string instruments and piano by Claude...
Delgani String Quartet – February 16th, 2019

Delgani String Quartet – February 16th, 2019

by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Feb 6, 2019 | News, Performance event

Valley View Chamber Concerts Presents Inaugural Event of the 2019 season Delgani String Quartet Saturday, February 16th  2:30 PM, Wine & Appetizers at 2 PM Imagine the sound in that living room! You won’t have to if you attend our intimate concert at the...
Alfred Muro – in concert Sept 29th – Dialogues for Guitar & Cello

Alfred Muro – in concert Sept 29th – Dialogues for Guitar & Cello

by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Sep 8, 2018 | News, Performance event

Solo Guitar Works and Cello/Guitar Duets by Piazzolla, Pixinguinha, Manuel de Falla, Celedonio Romero & More! Saturday, September 29th, 7:30pm I’ll be appearing with Alfred Muro. The event is presented by Classic Pianos, and is at the Classic Pianos of...
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Recent Posts

  • Memorial gathering to honor the life of Sonja Myklebust
  • ThirdAngle Wine Wednesdays, Starting Nov. 20th
  • ThirdAngle-Homecomings Thu & Fri, Oct 17 & 18, 2019 at 7:30pm
  • Portland Piano Duo Festival Launch Concert: María García / Momoko Muramatsu
  • Valdine Mishkin performs Elgar Concerto in e minor with the Sunnyside Symphony, October 20th, 2019

Personal Bio

Dr. Valdine Ritchie Mishkin is an accomplished cellist and experienced teacher of all ages and levels. She holds degrees from the top music school of Canada and the US: a Doctorate of Musical Arts and a Masters of Music in Cello  [Read more....]

Testimonials

Valdine is extremely humble. For example, in the last lesson, she started demonstrating a passage and made a mistake, explaining at once that she had just missed a day of practice and it was showing. That was a good illustration in itself to Lucien about the need for even experienced professionals to keep practicing every day.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian
Ms. Valdine has completely changed my playing for the better!
Meg, age 13Suzuki student
Valdine is easy to communicate with, in person, by text, on the phone, and by email. She always responds quickly and helpfully to questions and concerns.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian
Using the Suzuki approach, Valdine has successfully built the positive relationship triangle of teacher/student/parents and truly embraces the concept of Nurture by Love.  She encourages us when we feel discouraged during the learning process.  She embraces us when we accomplish a piece of music with determination and hard practice.  In addition to one-on-one lessons that my children have with her, my family has gained so much parenting knowledge from her weekly studio classes and her teacher/parents nights.  On parent night, she provides book recommendations for us to read and we have the… Read more
Cecily AuDongSuzuki parent
Valdine has played a great deal of cello music, including orchestra music, and has fine ideas about how to make it all sound musical.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian
Valdine is flexible about the needs and pace of individual students. For example, when Lucien has needed to prepare for an orchestra audition or a private performance, she has happily switched to concentrating on that repertoire for the time being, before resuming the systematic study of Suzuki books and etudes.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian
Valdine is an excellent teacher with highly professional performance skills, a comprehensive knowledge of music and with high credentials in both cello and piano.  She has a wonderful personality and has the rare ability to inspire her students.  As a parent, I admire her for her unlimited patience with her students, even more so for little students with different temperaments and attention spans –  an age range from as young as 4 years old to college age.
Cecily AuDuongSuzuki parent
After two and a half years of cello instruction under Valdine’s guidance, and with persistent practice, my children were able to enroll in a local children’s chamber orchestra at an entry level.  Valdine visited my children at the orchestra when we first enrolled to ensure that her students were doing well.  Not only does Valdine teach my children music, she has inspired me to be a patient parent, to enjoy every little present precious moment with my children while understanding the true meaning of perseverance.
Cecily AuDongSuzuki parent
Valdine often demonstrates passages herself, or plays along with students, in an inspiring and uplifting way.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian
Valdine has a kind, upbeat personality that puts students at their ease and encourages them to do their best. When necessary, such as when Lucien keeps playing when she is making a point, she can be firm in a positive and effective manner.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian

Recent Posts

  • Memorial gathering to honor the life of Sonja Myklebust January 29, 2020
  • ThirdAngle Wine Wednesdays, Starting Nov. 20th October 15, 2019
  • ThirdAngle-Homecomings Thu & Fri, Oct 17 & 18, 2019 at 7:30pm October 15, 2019
  • Portland Piano Duo Festival Launch Concert: María García / Momoko Muramatsu July 22, 2019
  • Valdine Mishkin performs Elgar Concerto in e minor with the Sunnyside Symphony, October 20th, 2019 June 21, 2019

Terms 2019

WINTER 2019:
Mon. Jan. 7th- Sun. April 7th
(no classes Spring Break, Fri March 22nd-Sat March 30th)
SPRING 2019:
Mon April 8th- Sun June 9th,
plus 4 flex-scheduled summer lessons.
Make-up days June 10th-12th.

Locations

Neighborhood Church(Thursdays)
Room 117
21065 SW Stafford Rd
Tualatin, OR 97062

Private Studio
24700 SW Valley View Road,
West Linn, Oregon, 97068

email:
valdinemishkin@gmail.com

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