Pre-Twinklers at the SuzukiPortland summer 2009 violin & viola recital . . .

SuzukiPortland & SuzukiLakeOswego. . . violin lessons, cello lessons, theory classes, and an extraordianry Early Childhood Music Education Program

Catherine Whelan and Dr. Valdine Mishkin have created a dynamic collaborative Suzuki Preparatory Program that includes instruction in violin, viola, cello, music theory and an Early Childhood Education Program for children age 0-4 -- the only Suzuki ECE program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.

The SuzukiPortland and Suzuki Lake Oswego Preparatory Program serves people of all ages dedicated to the long-term process of becoming a well-rounded musician.

For more information check the new SuzukiPortland & Suzuki Lake Oswego website at SuzukiPortland.com

For more information call Ms. Whelan at 503 244 6190 or Dr. Mishkin at 503 635 3742.

Jackie presents Viola Graduation Recital July 19, 2009.

Viola Lessons Portland Oregon

Group Class gets hilarious . . .

Catherine Whelan is a violin teacher and viola teacher in Portland Oregon. Dr. Valdine Ritchie Mishkin is a cello teacher and piano teacher in Portland Oregon and Lake Oswego Oregon. Catherine Whelan and Dr. Valdine Ritchie Mishkin are directors of the SuzukiPortland and SuzukiLakeOswego Preparatory Program. The SuzukiPortland and SuzukiLakeOswego Preparatory Program serves people dedicated to the long-term process of becoming a well-rounded musician. Violin Studio is located at 7295 SW Capitol Hill Road, Portland, Oregon 97219

SuzukiPortland Mentor Program

Young SuzukiPortland violin students are most inspired by playing and learning from children just a bit older than them. The SuzukiPortland Violin, Viola and Cello Mentor Program understands this and is available for all students to participate in. 

Dr. Mishkin, cellist and Director of the SuzukiLakeOswego Preparatory Program will begin a new theory class in the Fall semester starting August 31, 2009.

Sign-up begins August 1.

Please call Dr. Mishkin at the SuzukiLakeOswego Studio at 503 635 3742 for details.

A new Suzuki Baby Class for ages 0-3 will begin on June 25, 2009. This parent-child class will meet every Thursday morning from 10-11 am. For more information email Catherine@SuzukiPortland.com. The SuzukiPortland studio is the only Suzuki program in Oregon offering Baby Classes taught by a trained Suzuki Early Childhood Education teacher.

Cael

Cael at SuzukiLakeOswego Spring Recital 2009.  

Catherine Whelan and Dr. Valdine Ritchie Mishkin are directors of the SuzukiPortland and SuzukiLakeOswego Preparatory Program. The SuzukiPortland and SuzukiLakeOswego Preparatory Program serves people dedicated to the long-term process of becoming a well-rounded musician.

Izabella

At the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Prelude Concert Series

January 2009 Photos by Charles Chu

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Jackie

Violists and long time SuzukiPortland colleagues and friends, Elizabeth and Jackie represented their high school at the Oregon Music Educators Association (OMEA) state competition this month, both delivering outstanding solo performances. Elizabeth will go on to the final round, having won a placement as a violist and soprano vocal soloist. This event will take place at the University of Oregon in Eugene, on May 2. Good Luck Elizabeth!

For directions and more information about this event, go to http://www.osaa.org/solo/