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Mark
- Rate R816
- Response 1h
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Students27
Number of students Mark has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Mark has accompanied since joining Superprof

R816/h
1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Blues Guitar
- Country Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar, Mark offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Blues Guitar
- Country 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
Professional performer and experienced teacher
We are passionate about helping people express themselves through music!
Lessons available by Zoom, Skype or at our private studio in Vernon, CT
All ages & levels - from beginner to profession
Lessons tailored to your individual needs & interests
A positive, encouraging and motivating environment
Performance opportunities and social time with other students
Music studies at the University of Hartford and Central CT State University. Private study in numerous genres. Over 35 years of performance experience in small groups and bands.
Extensive experience in audio and video recording, editing & mixing.
GUITAR: Teaching Styles
Swing jazz & chord melody, solo guitar arrangements of rock, pop and jazz songs, blues, folk and old time, gypsy swing, Latin melodies and Brazilian bossa nova, Classical guitar, chords & rhythm, music theory and reading music & tablature.
MANDOLIN: Teaching Styles
Classical, bluegrass, Celtic, folk and old time, rock, Brazil choro, world music, chords & rhythm, music theory and reading music & tablature.
I teach all styles from folk and bluegrass to South American and classical mandolin.
Instead of using a predetermined teaching method, I plan every lesson to the needs and interests of the individual.
Having performed in thousands of concerts, corporate events and weddings, I have the experience to get you prepared & confident for your next performance.
I've been playing music for over 40 years and I can share with you all the subtleties of playing music such as efficient hand movement, pick technique, tone, musicality, interpretation and phrasing.
I love guitar and mandolin music and helping people learn about music and their instruments.
Mark:
Music studies at the University of Hartford and Central CT State University. Private study in numerous genres. Over 35 years of performance experience in small groups and bands.
Extensive experience in audio and video recording, editing & mixing.
GUITAR: Teaching Styles
Swing jazz & chord melody, solo guitar arrangements of rock, pop and jazz songs, blues, folk and old time, gypsy swing, Latin melodies and Brazilian bossa nova, Classical guitar, chords & rhythm, music theory and reading music & tablature.
MANDOLIN: Teaching Styles
Classical, bluegrass, Celtic, folk and old time, rock, Brazil choro, world music, chords & rhythm, music theory and reading music & tablature.
Having performed in thousands of concerts, corporate events and weddings, I have the experience to get you prepared & confident for your next performance.
I've been playing music for over 40 years and I can share with you all the subtleties of playing music such as efficient hand movement, pick technique, tone, musicality, interpretation and phrasing.
Judy:
I am a professional guitarist with many years of experience performing and teaching adult students. I have a Master of Music degree in classical guitar from the Hartt School of Music. I also studied in many masterclasses and in Spain and Italy. Teaching is something I really enjoy and I tailor the lessons carefully to each person's interests.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Instead of using a predetermined teaching method, I plan every lesson to the interests of the individual.
I assess the students musical knowledge and the type of music that they are interested in learning and I come up with songs and exercises that will get them to their goals.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Mark is excellent as a musician and teacher. He was very patient with me and helped me on my journey towards the learning experience with Chord Melody. I was able to record several CD's for my family and friends using his techniques . He spends a lot of time during each session to make sure you are learning correctly. I am positive you will appreciate the time and effort he puts into his teaching students at all levels.
I took Mandolin lessons from Mark for a number of years. Mark is an expert on the instrument, its history and the different styles of music that are played on the mandolin. Mark is always well prepared for the lesson and this added to the amount of ground we were able to cover at each lesson.
Very flexible and adaptive. Taught concepts and techniques within framework of songs I enjoyed. Am able to further develop those concepts and techniques on my own.
Mark always gave lots of specific feedback and made it comfortable to be a brand newbie.
True professionals! Always prepared and they care about your progress! Highly recommended!!
Their flexibility and range is phenomenal. This means if you tet them the night before and what to learn a new (to you) song, be it a Bach suite or Tin Pan Alley or Blues, etc., they will accommodate and still up your skill level. I come away from each lesson feeling I've learned something, not frustrated, and happy. The repertoire I've gained through their instruction packs three 3-ring binders! They are also Covid-friendly for in-person lessons or over zoom. As a multi year student, I highly recommend Handler & Levesque!
Mark is very patient and knowledgeable. He showed me chordal moves on the guitar that I never would have figured out on my own.
Judy and Mark are superb musicians. I have learned how to play many tunes on the mandolin as well as reading music and learning chords.
5 stars!I am taking lessons with Mark to learn to play rhythm and lead guitar. Mark is a excellent patient teacher and makes up chord charts as well as notation and tablature for me to practice, 5 stars!
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Rates
Rate
- R816
Package rates
- 5h: R4080
- 10h: R8160
free lesson
The free first lesson with Mark allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R816/h
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