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by Valdine Ritchie Mishkin | Oct 12, 2015 | News, Parent Tools

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 knows more than other teachers I have witnessed about the technique of playing the cello, especially but not only smart fingerings and mastery of the bow. So she is able to produce good results in students quickly.
David Lasocki, PhDmusic historian and retired academic music librarian
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
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
Valdine has perfect pitch, which is extremely handy for adjusting intonation and wrong notes
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
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 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
Valdine is a superb instructor; with a balance of spirited energy, and a clear devotion toward excellence, she creates a path of progress for her students and has helped our daughter play her best ever!
the Steppers (Meg's family)

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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