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About
About me;
I play and teach the piano, guitar, and bass guitar, and I am located in Cleveland, Ohio.
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.
Specialties
Instrument
Students who have an instrument
Able to read music
Student can read music staff, Student can read guitar tabs, Student cannot read music
Musical styles
I can make recommendations, Classical, Rock, Folk, Country
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Students age
6 - 9 years old, 10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 - 2 years of formal training, 2 - 4 years of formal training
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jamie lee E.
Mark does a wonderful job teaching my 8 year old daughter. She looks forward to lessons and she says “he is great”! It’s so nice to be able to stay at home and have her get guitar lessons virtually. Highly recommend !!
March 27, 2024
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john B.
He go back to me quickly and answered all my questions.
He seems like a very professional, caring instructor.
March 23, 2024
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zech H.
Lessons with Mark are one of the highlights of my week. When I first decided to take lessons, I wanted to find someone who actually knew music and could explain why things were the way that they were, not just someone who figured “I play guitar, maybe I should teach it.” Mark is incredibly knowledgeable, while also having a great sense of humor that makes the entire learning experience a lot of fun. Even the beginner books that I’m working out of have been fun, because he constantly shows ways to make each song better by showing me techniques I can use to make it more “musical”. In addition to the lessons being great, there have been several times that I’ve had to reschedule lessons to a different day, and Mark has been so flexible with me. I definitely recommend lessons with Mark.
March 17, 2024
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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.
May 24, 2023
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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.
May 10, 2023
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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!
April 29, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30-minute lesson:$17.00
45-minute lesson: $25.00
60-minute lesson: $32.00
What types of students have you worked with?
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