Mark J
About
Welcome to Mark J's world of guitar, where personalized guitar and music theory lessons are crafted just for you and based on learning SONGS, not exercises. Located in Colorado Springs, I am focused on having FUN on your learning journey, whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding of music theory. I believe that dexterity, fretboard knowledge, chords, and music theory can all be grasped in the context of songs you love and can eventually play for family and friends. It's what has worked for me in my guitar journey over the past 50 years, and it will work for you. Let's embark on your musical journey together!
Highlights
1 employee
1 year in business
Serves Colorado Springs, CO
Offers online services
Payment methods
Credit Card, Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Square
Specialties
Musical styles
Rock, Country, Blues, Recommendations available
Guitar style
Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Recommendations available
Has instrument
Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
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What I liked about working with Mark J. was that he made the lesson feel practical, encouraging, and well suited to a beginner. Since it was a 30-minute lesson, it felt like the right length to stay productive without overdoing it, especially when building muscle memory early on. I really appreciated that he adapted his approach to my mindset. Instead of starting with abstract music theory, which I’m less interested in, he focused on helping me choose a song I actually want to learn and then taught the skills needed to get there. He also immediately helped me understand why using a metronome matters and gave me several exercises that felt manageable and useful. On top of that, he had a sharp eye for details in my strumming that I would not have noticed on my own, and his feedback helped me understand what to adjust right away.
March 24, 2026
Services offered
Guitar
Music Theory