Guitar Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Hello! My name is Mark and I am excited to be your next vocal coach, instrumental or general music instructor. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Music Education in 2014. While at WMU I had the privilege to study classical voice and vocal jazz, and even perform in the WMU Bronco Marching Band. Following my graduation I spent a few years performing as a production singer for Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, and also for Carnival Cruise Lines. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Though I have taught on and off for the last fifteen years, my most formative experience as a teacher was my time teaching at School of Rock in 2015. I taught bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals, and ensemble musicianship to students ranging in age from 6 to 60. I enjoyed using the music they loved in order to teach the fundamentals of music, just as I learned the fundamentals from the music I love. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

First and foremost, I want music to be fun for my students. I want them to know that all of their favorite songs by their favorite artists can be played by implementing the correct techniques and fundamentals. I try to instill the importance of scales and progressions, and how that connects into learning their favorite songs or even writing their own original material. No matter where you would like to go musically, we all need to know the basics to get us there. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Organ, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I collaborate with my students to assess their current musical abilities and set reasonable goals to ensure they achieve the very best of their musical experience, leading to higher levels of musical creativity, expression, and performance. Lessons are catered to reinforce proper foundations and techniques, while offering progressive challenges. I utilize a variety of schools of instruction, methods, and techniques to offer students multiple options which will best nurture their musical growth. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching as part of my college degree curriculum as a student and my love for teaching expanded into private lessons which continue into the present day. I really enjoy helping my students find and cultivate a real love for music. I encourage regular and devoted practice time in order for my students to enjoy the rewarding experience that music will bring their lives. I look for the individual goals that my students would like to accomplish and provide a path for them to be able to achieve those goals. Read More