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Mark
- Rate L1,060
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Mark has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Mark has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
L1,060/hr
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- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Blues guitar
- Country Guitar
Experienced tutor in Guitar in Castro Valley, Mark offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Blues guitar
- Country Guitar
Lesson location
Recommended
Mark is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Mark
I have been a recording artist since age 13 and have been successfully teaching music lessons for well over 30 years. Some of my students have become professional guitarists and are writing articles in guitar magazines! I show my students the quickest and most productive way to reach their musical goals, while making it all very fun, in a relaxed & friendly environment. I am very friendly and patient. I will show you to learn good habits and technique on your instrument.
I live and breathe music. I love to share my knowledge and my gift for others to enjoy. It really blesses me to see my students get better on their instrument. It brings great joy to my students and myself alike!
I first started teaching guitar lessons in a music store in North Hollywood in 1978. I got the job by asking if I could teach there and by playing guitar in this store. When I moved to Northern California, I did the same thing and started teaching in 4 different stores in 4 different towns. I now teach out of my home studio. It is very comfortable here with plenty of room and a peaceful environment.
I was a music major in high school. At age 19, I started playing professionally (6 nights a week) in Los Angeles, while educating myself musically in libraries. Later, I took music and music business classes at colleges and a university. I still educate myself to this day.
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- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +2
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
First, I find out how much experience the student has (if any) on their instrument and any other instruments they have played before. Then I find out what their musical goals are and what kind of music they like. I keep my students motivated by teaching them music that they enjoy. I also make time for answering any questions about music.
Boys, girls, men & women from age 7 to 77. The majority of my current students are over 50. I've taught beginners, intermediant and professional musicians.
Hire me! That's good advice! Hehe haha. Seriously, a student should hire a teacher who has many years teaching experience along with constant live performance experience. There are many "teachers" out there that will just teach you the same thing they teach everybody, regardless of your personal needs and preferences. Many teachers will not look carefully at their students' technique, causing them to learn bad habits that can hunder them later down the road. If I see something that can hinder you and I feel it is important for your sake, I will mention it to you and help you to fix it. If it is not important, I won't mention it.
If you hire someone else and are not learning well or having fun, hire me. Life is too short for sticking with bad teachers.
I recently recorded a few songs in my home studio that are getting major radio airplay in Europe! One of them went to number 1!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Think about what excites you about the instrument you want to learn. Think about how you would like to develop musically, and how far you would like to take your musical knowledge. Some students want to "play by the campfire" while others want to play with other friends. Some want to get into a band. In other words, think about your musical goals. Many people just want to start lessons and then develop their goals. That's OK too!
Again, it is important to hire a teacher who has a lot of experience (lie me) to get the best results.
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Review
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5 (3 reviews)
Perfect! Easy to work with and very knowledgeable.
Perfect! Mark is an excellent teacher and very fun to work with! I wanted to learn a specific song on the bass guitar and Mark not only taught me how to play the song but also wrote up the tabs of the song for me. If you want to learn from a professional and have fun doing it, Mark is your guy!
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Recommendations
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I started taking guitar lessons from Mark Banning a few years ago. I do not read music, but wanted to just learn songs I could play. While learning each song my understanding of tabs, bar chords, strumming, and timing was increasing. Now, I have gained the confidence to play the lead guitar, and have formed a band, which meets weekly. I give Mark a lot of credit for keeping me interested in playing and learning. He has a way of adjusting his methods of teaching based on each individual needs. His easy going style of teaching, and knowledgeable techniques, have made me feel relaxed while playing and has boosted my confidence. Mark your an exceptional guitarist, musician, and teacher. Thank you, Mark, for keeping me inspired!
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Rates
Rate
- L1,060
Pack prices
- 5h: L5
- 10h: L10
free lessons
The first free lesson with Mark will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- L1,060/h
Details
$30/half-hour lessons
$45/45-minute lessons
$60/hour lessons
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