Mark Kmit

Mark Kmit

5.0Exceptional(13 reviews)
Offers online services
Offers online services

About

About me;

I play and teach the piano, guitar, and bass guitar.

I attended Cleveland State University where I studied the piano, with a major in Music Theory and Composition. I have been a musician all my life; playing, composing, recording, and touring, but have been concentrating on teaching for the past 23 years.

My students are from all proficiency levels and all age groups.

I have been on the staff of the Broadway School of Music for twenty-three years, and have also taught at Memphis Ridge Music (now Santana Bros Music), the Family Learning Center for Music in Twinsburg, in the Cleveland Public School system, and at the Beck Center for the Arts.

I am currently teaching lessons in my home studio and online.

Lessons are $17 for 30 minutes, $25 for 45 minutes, and $32 for an hour.

For a reasonable fee, you get quality instruction in a relaxed, professional and safe environment.


Highlights

Hired 51 times
1 employee
24 years in business
Serves Cleveland , OH
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle

Social media


Details

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years 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

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old

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    tiffani M.

    As an adult, I knew it would be more challenging to learn piano. Growing up, I was involved in community theater, school musicals, and choir. I always regretted quitting piano at an early age because it would have been a strong base for my love of the performing arts. For Christmas 2019, I asked for a piano (mind you I am 28 years at the time) and made it my goal to learn to play piano again. Cue February 2020, I contacted Family Learning Center for Music (in Twinsburg, Ohio) inquiring about piano lessons for adults. I got paired with Mark Kmit as my instructor.
    From the moment I met Mark, he was so patient and knowledgeable about the instrument. He takes the time to make sure you are perfecting and learning from your craft. I had a few weekly in-person lessons, and then Covid hit a month later. Mark told me that we could continue lessons, but it would have to be virtually. We tried Zoom, but it was not the best option. We discovered Facetime worked well. Maybe a little lag or echo, but it worked for us. Our virtual lessons continued into the summer months, but I was about to move across the country to Seattle, Washington. I told Mark the news of my move thinking that I would have a few final lessons with him then have to start over with finding a piano instructor. That’s when Mark told me, “How would you like to continue lessons virtually? I can make it work. I have a few other students who live out of state too.” I said, “Let’s try it out and see if we can do this.”
    3 years later, we are still doing lessons virtually over Facetime! I am on Level 3 of my piano books. I cannot stress enough how amazing Mark is! He is an excellent piano teacher. My lessons are 30 minutes every week. Mark has been so understanding and flexible around my work schedule and other events that come up. If I get frustrated, he makes the lesson positive. He has a calming presence and really makes sure you are grasping the concept and not just “flying through” the books. There have been times where I have been on a piece for weeks before I finally start to “get it.” It is also helpful to have someone who is holding you accountable to practice your skills. I am grateful to have found a great piano teacher.
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    May 24, 2023

    Damchoe K.

    My son has been doing guitar lessen with Mark for two and half years online. My son improved his skill lots during that time and he will continue his lessens. Mark is reliable and excellent online guitar teacher.
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    May 10, 2023

    kristy O.

    My daughter first began taking piano lessons with Mark back in 2017. Since then, she has progressed from standard lesson books to playing more complex classical pieces such as Morning Mood by Grieg and Jupiter by Holst. Mark has even helped her learn how to compose music of her own, which has become one of her favorite hobbies. I absolutely recommend Mark as a teacher -- hes the best!
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    April 29, 2023

    Andy N.

    My son has been taking lessons from Mark for the past three years since he was ten. I was looking for someone who was patient and understanding since kids can easily become frustrated and want to give up. Mark has been patient and encouraging and my son went from begrudgingly being forced to practice to actively finding his own music to try out. Would recommend without hesitation.
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    April 28, 2023

    henry S.

    He is very supportive and always encouraging to my son who is taking piano lessons, challenging him to try something new- new genres, showing him extra tips and techniques to improve his skills. Overall my son has very much enjoyed every lesson with Mark. Highly recommended. 👍👍
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    April 27, 2023

    henry S.

    He is very supportive and always encouraging to my son who is taking piano lessons, challenging him to try something new- new genres, showing him extra tips and techniques to improve his skills. Overall my son has very much enjoyed every lesson with Mark. Highly recommended. 👍👍
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    April 27, 2023

    Frequently asked questions

    30-minute lesson:$17.00

    45-minute lesson: $25.00

    60-minute lesson: $32.00

    Beginner, intermediate, advanced, no experience, students who only read tablature, students who don't read music notation, students with ADD.


    Services offered

    Guitar
    Piano
    Bass Guitar
    Music Theory
    Organ