About
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
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.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
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.