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Violin with Thomas V.

Portland, Oregon

Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Kanyen Keha (Mohawk)
Teaching since 1997
MFA Painting

    About Thomas V.

    Hi, I'm Tom V. After an award winning high school jazz band career I went on to earn an MFA in painting from Ohio University. I couldn't stay away from music, and I continued to study traditional, jazz and classical violin and guitar with many fine teachers. I have been a licensed preschool teacher since 2002. I have also been teaching music classes/lessons, on and off, since 1997. Many of my students have been successes in orchestras, bands and contests. I have also won numerous awards in major fiddle contests. I do love to see students enjoy learning as much as I have. I currently play jazz violin and accordion with Pink Martini co-founder Lyndee Mah and her band, as well as with country swing outfit, The Davenport Brothers.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
    Teacher's Studio
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    SE Harrison Court
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    1 PM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    5 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    1 PM-3 PM
    Thursday
    5 PM-9 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-3 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM-9 PM
    Sunday
    12 PM-4:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $45
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    Experience

    Preschool Teacher

    Aug, 2002 - Present

    Drum School

    Co-director and teacher in a school that I founded in Portland.

    After School Program Teacher

    Oct, 2007 - Jun, 2010

    Portland Public Schools

    I taught classes after school to elementary aged students. Banjo and Drum making, for example. I assisted and coached students in the production of three annual school talent shows as well.

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 1995 - Jun, 1998

    Tualitin Valley Parks and Recreation

    I taught many separate harmonica, violin and guitar classes at the Parks building in Beaverton, as well as at the Elsie Stuhr Center in Beaverton, for seniors. These were well attended, crowded classes, and many students went home with The Blues.

    Education

    MFA Painting

    Sep, 1986 - May, 1988

    Ohio University

    Certifications

    certified, licensed preschool teacher and child care provider

    Oct, 2014

    Oregon Employment Department Child Care Division

    The current Notice of Recorded Program indicates that Tom Vredevoogd operates a preschool program recorded with the State of Oregon Office of Child Care. This program has been licensed and certified by the State of Oregon for twelve years.

    Languages

    Kanyen Keha (Mohawk)

    Limited Proficiency

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