Guitar Lessons in Joppatown, MD

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began my teaching journey in high school when I taught lessons to my classmates, family and friends because I knew teaching was a crucial aspect of information retention. I started teaching professionally in college in order to help pay for tuition. I was teaching guitar lessons as well as teaching students how to use recording equipment in order to make recordings for auditions and class projects. My studio is located in a beautiful, naturally lit forest setting located near Annapolis, Maryland. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a big believer in creating a space for students to explore their musical interests. The most important part of music lessons is the development of a relationship between teacher and student. From this, great things can happen. Learning a musical instrument is difficult and developing regular practice habits is one of biggest challenges that students encounter. I have found that establishing rapport and trust, and out of that creating a fun environment, is the best way to foster an atmosphere that will inspire the student to pick up their instrument outside the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Organ Conga Music Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Mark Deffenbaugh is an innovative, and provocative Jazz Artist and Educator. As a keyboardist, composer, and producer he has turned the heads of many of the most talented and famous personalities in Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. Mark started his career early, playing gigs, in the Washington D.C. area, starting at the age of sixteen. Within a few short years he had numerous live and television performances to his credit. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Cello Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate musician, music therapist, teacher, and songwriter, and have dedicated my life to improving myself and others through music. In 2022, I graduated from Seattle University with a B.A. in Music (with a specialization in cello performance) and a B.A. in Psychology. In summer of 2025, I will finish my Masters of Music in Music Therapy from Colorado State University virtually. I am a current music therapy intern at Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, MD. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have taught guitar and ukulele for Montclair State University's Extension Devision since 2013. began teaching in Highschool and I have not been able to stop in the 12 years since. It is my utmost desire for my students to be able to take what I teach them and be able to play it and have music at their disposal as an instrument for self expression for the rest of their lives. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

My name is Joseph G. Jr. I graduated from Towson University in 2007 with a Bachelor of science degree in music. I play classical guitar and I am an avid composer too. I am very good at music theory and am very creative. I have been teaching guitar for 16 years. I like to write music for myself to play on the guitar, but I also like to write for other instruments. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have been playing andteaching in the Baltimore - Washington area since 1977,and have performed for the Smithsonian Institution, the Governor of Marylandand the White House. These experiences, along with my education courses, helped shape the way I teach. Every student is different, which is why I love customizing a long term plan that is right for THEM. Helping to fulfill a student's dream is a satisfaction that never grows old, and it is always a thrill when a student masters a musical challenge! Read More