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Mark
- Rate R572
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Mark has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Mark has accompanied since joining Superprof

R572/h
1st lesson free
- Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in Chanhassen, Mark offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
Lesson location
Recommended
Mark is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Mark
Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile. You have come to the right guitar teacher if you are looking to start playing guitar or if you have played for a while and are looking to take your playing to the next level. I have over 20 years of experience teaching players of all ages and all levels. You can check out my reviews on other lesson websites like Thumbtack.com and Takethis website. I am an accomplished guitarist with a Guitar Performance Degree from Southern Methodist University with a passion for helping others learn and grow. I am a very calm, patient and encouraging teacher. I have the gift of taking someone with either no experience or a lot of experience and help them to realize their dream of playing better, either just for fun or for playing in front of an audience. I make lessons fun and enjoyable and at the same time challenging so that my students can see---and hear---their playing improve and gain confidence in their ability to perform.
I love to see and hear students improve and grow on the guitar. I take pride in my ability to serve my students' needs at whatever playing level they are at. It gives me great joy to see the twinkle in a student's eye when they've mastered a song or a particular technique or discovered a new and easier way to play something that they have struggled with over time.
I decided to start teaching guitar after hearing friends and acquaintances say how much they would enjoy playing guitar. I also heard many parents describe how they were looking for a guitar teacher for their child. It is a great fit for me because I have a passion for helping others and a love for playing guitar!
I have a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from Southern Methodist University. I am a lifelong learner so I am always looking for new ways to improve my playing and musicianship. For example, in 2019, my family and I started attending a new start-up church in Chanhassen. The worship leader needed a bass player so I volunteered and started playing electric bass for the first time. I have since become a fan of electric bass and enjoy teaching it now!
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I like to talk with the student or the student's parent(s) to get a feel for what the student would like to learn on the guitar or electric bass. If I know the student is just beginning I like to start out with a guitar method book and explain what we'll be working on and what they can expect to play over time. If the student is already an experienced player I listen to their playing and recommend what I think would be a good next step for them to get to the next level. We discuss artists that they like and any songs in particular that they would like to learn and the techniques required to play them.
I have worked with students that range from six years old to sixty years old, from beginners to advanced players and my students like to play many different styles of music.
My advice would be to set up a time to meet with the teacher and get a feel for his/her personality and teaching style. If that is not possible, then find another way to communicate with the teacher, either via phone or email to talk about lesson goals and recommendations.
Every summer I hold a student jam concert for family and friends to showcase what they are working on. And every Christmas season my students and I travel to local senior living centers to share the Christmas spirit by playing and singing carols. It’s a great experience for players and residents alike!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
I would suggest that students or parents should think about the level of commitment that they have to begin lessons. It does take work and practice to learn how to play guitar and keep getting better. If the interest and motivation are there, then contact a few teachers and see who feels like the best fit!
Reviews
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Perfect! he's going slow with me and i appreciate that
Perfect! I am learning how to play guitar the correct way and am progressing faster than if I were not taking lessons
Perfect! He is a very patient and kind teacher who has improved my confidence and ability to play guitar.
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Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
I have had multiple guitar instructors over the years, but Mark exceeds them all. He not only brings talent and knowledge, but a sincere passion and excitement to help his students realize their dream. He is extremely flexible in terms of scheduling, changes, and even adjusting his lessons to suit the desire of the student. As an adult student, his lessons accommodate both my busy schedule and my "old fingers". On top of all his musical knowledge and expertise, he is genuinely a kind, honest, and outstanding person. I have never met a guitar instructor as great as Mark!
I am an adult beginner to the acoustic guitar and really appreciate the time that Mark takes to answer my questions and teach me the basics and theory behind the music we are working on. Mark notices the challenges that I may be struggling with and is patient and very helpful to overcome getting stuck. I can't say enough about the past year and half working with Mark.
We would highly recommend Mark! He has been giving guitar lessons to my son for 2 years and it has been fun to watch my son grow his music abilities. Mark tailors the lessons to my son's needs so that he is interested and challenged.
Mr. Frisbie's dedication and willingness to work with students at various levels and he takes extra time to help disabled students who have learning disabilities to capture the techniques that may be more difficult for them to master.
Mark has taught guitar for our three boys for several years. He is a patient and thorough teacher. He modifies his style to the needs of each student. Our boys look forward to their lessons each week. Mark is very reliable and also flexible to our family schedule. We highly recommend Mark as a guitar teacher.
Mark works to tailor the lessons and materials to you individually -- both skills and interests in music. He is positive and encouraging in his teaching and interaction style.
Learning classical guitar, reading music, and getting quality lessons from someone who knows his stuff is what I like best. His feedback is helpful and I pleased with my progress. I've been taking lessons for almost a year with Mark. He is personable and easy to understand. We are now doing distance lessons and it works great. Thanks, Mark.
Mark has a very competent, encouraging, and patient teaching style. Over the two years our son has taken lessons wtih Mark, he has grown significantly in ability, technique, and in the joy of making music. Mark is also gifted at supporting our son's musical style interests while also introducing him to other genres of music. Overall, Mark is a wonderful guitar teacher and I would highly recommend him.
I have been having lessons with Mark for many years. He is amazing! He is patient and knowledgable. I started lessons later in life and I appreciate his patience and flexibility. His lessons are very individually focused. Highly recommend!
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Rates
Rate
- R572
Package rates
- 5h: R2860
- 10h: R5720
free lesson
The free first lesson with Mark allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R572/h
Details
The quality of my teaching is very high, and it is affordable for most families, especially those families with other kids and/or other activities that have to be budgeted for each month. My standard pricing from my home studio in Chanhassen is $25.00 for a 30-minute lesson, $35.00 for a 45-minute lesson and $40.00 for an hour lesson. I do offer to teach at the student's location if it is within 5 miles of my home in Chanhassen. There is a small surcharge for travel time since I am not able to teach while I'm on the road. Outside the radius of 5 miles from my home would require a customized lesson time and price based on the distance.
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