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About
I am an enthusiastic and patient teacher with over 30 years of experience. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance (Manhattan School of Music) and a Master of Music degree in improvisation (University of Michigan). Building a caring and trusting relationship with my students and their families is my primary focus. My unique approach to learning enables each student to discover and explore their own musical path. Having performed throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, I have enjoyed a career as a multi-instrumentalist and composer in all genres of music. My eclectic knowledge offers a well-rounded atmosphere for all ages, styles, and abilities. My NW Portland studio provides a safe and creative environment for learning and is gender-inclusive.
I am currently offering in person and zoom lessons in violin, composition, and improvisation. For more information, please visit reginasadowski.com.
Overview
Hired 18 times
Serves Portland, OR
Background checked
36 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Playing style
Classical
Fiddle
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Steven G.
Sep 22, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Warm, kind, and experienced, Regina is one of the most helpful and encouraging teachers I’ve had. Learning the violin can be quite challenging, and Regina helps to make it much more approachable. She meets me right where I am in learning the instrument, helping to zoom in on difficulties and make them easier to digest. Highly recommended!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Jazz • Classical • Folk • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Violin Lessons
Alex K.
Sep 13, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Regina is an excellent violin teacher who is very responsive. She is able to tailor my lesson to what I want to learn and has a wide knowledge of many different styles.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a violin • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Violin Lessons
Linda L.
Jun 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Regina’s enthusiastic support as well as her excellent feedback have helped to improve my playing beyond what I’d hoped. Over the years I’ve had several teachers and she’s by far the best.
Details: 65 years or older • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical violin • Classical • Yes, the student has a violin • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Violin Lessons
Annie N.
Oct 12, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Regina is the kindest soul! She helped reignite my passion for music and playing instruments. I would 100% recommend here for lessons as she is very easy going and a great listener.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Classical violin • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has a violin • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location
Violin Lessons
Jennifer B.
Jan 23, 2021
As a thirty-year-old with a newfound desire to play the violin, I was looking for a teacher with a sense of humor and LOTS of patience. Regina is exactly what I was searching for.
She is the most encouraging person I’ve ever known, and rejoices over the tiniest achievements. Her enthusiasm is motivating, and she skillfully and creatively fields my dozens of questions at each lesson. Regina has contagious joy and a clear passion for teaching and music and is generous with her time and knowledge.
Although Zoom lessons have presented unique challenges, Regina has a gift for explaining things descriptively, so the lessons are equally thorough. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an inspiring, perceptive, and collaborative teacher.
Credentials
Background Check
Regina Sadowski
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Lesson Fees:
NW Studio and Zoom – 30 minutes/$40 – 45 minutes/$50 – 60 minutes/$65
In your home – 30 minutes/$50 – 45 minutes/$60 – 60 minutes/$75
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For each new student, I schedule a brief phone call beforehand to prepare for the first lesson and to give us a chance to get to know each other. Once we have a few lessons and the student is at ease, together we make lesson plans that help the student learn, develop good practice skills, and set goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor of Music from Manhattan School of Music and a Master of Music from the University of Michigan.
