Deffenbaugh House Of Music

Deffenbaugh House Of Music

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About

Whether you are a beginner looking to explore Music for the first time, a returning student or an advanced player. My proven methods will have you playing to your full potential in no time.

I enjoy helping people discover music in new and exciting ways. I help them discover ways of learning that are universal and that speed up the process.


Highlights

12 years in business
Serves Baltimore , MD
Offers online services

Payment methods

Paypal

Specialties

Able to read music

Student can read sheet music, Student can read percussion notation, Student understands note durations and rests, Student can't read music

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Country

Years experience

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

Types of drums

I can provide recommendations, Traditional drum kit, Snare drum, Bass drum, Hand drums (bongo, conga, etc.)

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

Student have drums

Student already has drums, Student is planning to purchase drums and would advice

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    gene B.

    Deffenbaugh is totally professional. Mark is an excellent teacher with many years of experience. I have been taking lessons since childhood and have never had a better teacher.
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    April 09, 2024

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    Jesse S.

    Reviews ​I interviewed pretty much every music teacher in Alexandria before deciding to go with Mark. There are two types of music teachers Ive found - amateur musicians who play guitar in their own band and think they can teach any musical instrument, and professional music teachers who dont have a lot of musical authority. Mark is a musical authority - a professional musician, with solid credentials, and hes an excellent teacher. I really feel like Im training from a master and not just from an old-fashioned teacher whos stepping me through an instruction routine. Hes been able to bring me up to speed on piano very quickly with no pressure. He explains musical techniques and concepts so that theyre clearly understood and easy to learn.
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    September 12, 2017

    Frequently asked questions

    I treat each student as an individual. They all come with their own experiences talents and areas that need improvement. I work to motivate them and to encourage them to excell.

     Mark Deffenbaugh is an innovative, and provocative Jazz Artist and Educator. As a keyboardist, composer, and producer he has turned the heads of many of the most talented and famous personalities in Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. Mark started his career early, playing gigs, in the Washington D.C. area, starting at the age of sixteen. Within a few short years he had numerous live and television performances to his credit. While attending The Berklee College of Music, Mark studied with, Jazz Great Gary Burton. Gary took Mark under his wing, and became an important figure in Mark's life. Through this relationship Mark developed relationships with such names, as McCoy Tyner, Michael Brecker, Peter Eirskin, John Schofield, Carla Bley, Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow.and others. Mark Returned to the Washington D.C. area after an injury to his hands. He spent many years rebuilding his chops, and working as a studio engineer, and producer. Mark has composed hundreds of pieces of music, including a Sonata for Vibraphone, and Guitar, numerous pieces for the various world famous acts, and groups that he has worked with over the years He has also been responsible for lyrics, and arrangements for live shows, and recordings that have included the most recognizable names in the popular music world. Mark served as the Musical Director of The Ben E King Stand By Me Foundation for five years. His list of performance, credits include, Ben K King, The O'jays,Baby Washington,Loyd Price,Gary USBonds,Chuck Jackson, Bill Pinkney (The Origional Drifters),Little Anthony, and The Imperials,Bobby Bennett, The Spinners Fay Hauser-Price Clifton Davis, Don Gardner, Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler, Louis Price (Former lead singer The Drifters/Temptations) Beverly Crosby, Mavis Staples, Richard Roundtree (Shaft), Speedo and Cadillacs, Peabo Bryson, Shirley Alson Reeves (Shirelles), Charley Thomas (Drifters), Martha Reeves (formerly of the Vandellas), Freda Payne, Gerald Alston (Manhattans), Blue Lovette (Manhattans), Chuck Barksdale (Dells), Vern Allison (Dells), Dennis Edwards (formerly of the Temptations), Harvey Fuqua (Moonglows), Maxine Brown. Mark is currently producing, new music for a solo project, and has founded the experimental Jazz group Kaos Theory. He is also the CEO of DreamLand Records, an independent record label dedicated to Jazz, and Electronic Music, located in the Washington D.C. area. .. ..............

    30 Min. Lesson $35.00

    45 Min. Lesson $55.00

    60 Min Lesson $70.00

    I started teaching drums when I was 16 years old. My first student was the brother of the bass player in my first band. Their mothe was a professional singer and thought that I would be a good teacher for their son. Later I did many clinics while playing in The Air Forse Band. I have been teaching in some capasity ever since.

    I work with students of all skill levels ages and experience.

    Many of my students are now professional musicains and music students. 

    All are welcome.

    One of my favorite events is Art On The Avenue. It takes place in Del Ray Virigina. It combines music and art from all over the Washington DC area. I look forward to it every year.

    Look for a teacher that has a great education in music and who is a professional musician. Experience is the best teacher.

    What are their goals?

    How do they best learn?

    What style of music are they interested in?


    Services offered

    Piano
    Drum
    Synthesizer