Guitar Lessons in Morrell Park, MD

Instruments: Guitar Trombone Bass Guitar

Music has been a large part of my since I was a child, to include teaching. I started on trombone, moved to guitar, and found my real passion in electric bass. While I have led many careers in my life (construction, marketing, program management) music has always been a consistent side project. I have been fortunate enough to play and record with some well-known artists, and tour the US and UK. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet

I'm an experienced and passionate teacher who loves sharing my love of instrumental music with students of all ages and experience levels. I graduated from Millersville University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Music Education, and am currently finishing a second degree from Millersville in Music Business Technology. I've performed with many groups around Pennsylvania and New Jersey, in settings such as jazz bands, rock bands, symphonic bands and orchestras, and marching bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar

I have a lot of experience with curriculum development. My favorite books to teach from include Accent on Achievement, Alfred's Piano Book series and Essential Elements. However I can teach without a book on any instruments and compose assignments as I have done in the past. Even if I am teaching using a book, I usually do a lot of ear training and music theory based assignments that are not found in these books. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin

I am a full-time professional musician who teaches, guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo, with a BA in Music Education from Shepherd University, WV. I have been playing professionally for 37 years and teaching for 26. I am passionate about music and have known since a very young age that music is my calling. I have had the honor of playing with gold record recording artist's as well as giving guitar instuction to internationally known guitarist's. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin

I began my training in piano and guitar when I was 7 years old. My interest in music has led me to continue to learn other instruments. I have 7 children and have taught and continue to teach them various instruments in my home. This has allowed us to perform musically as a family in various parts of the country. My oldest daughter has gone on to acquire a degree in vocal performance. Read More

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

While attending The Berklee College of Music, Mark studied with, Jazz Great Gary Burton. Gary took Mark under his wing, and became an important figure in Mark's life. Through this relationship Mark developed relationships with such names, as McCoy Tyner, Michael Brecker, Peter Eirskin, John Schofield, Carla Bley, Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow.and others. Mark Returned to the Washington D.C. area after an injury to his hands. He spent many years rebuilding his chops, and working as a studio engineer, and producer. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

On the first lesson, I like to help students create realistic, long-term goals for themselves. Then the student and I develop a plan to help them achieve them. Learning tools include method books, recordings of the lesson, and playing along with me. I also make solo pieces available, and encourage the student to participate in local recitals. My lessons generally follow the county public school's music curriculum and include rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, sightreading, theory and song form. Read More