Private Blues Guitar tutoring lessons Millis, MA.

Blues Guitar:
There are so many styles of blues to choose from and in our class we will touch on the ones that especially interest the student.
Starting with the basics (learning notes, chords, rhythms, techniques and scales) we will also be learning different picking and strumming techniques, playing slide, learning songs and soloing.

Want to be able to read music? Interested in being able to pick up your Guitar and play your favorite blues songs? Want to impress your family and friends with some flashy pieces? Well look no further, I will help you build a solid foundation of music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and technique while tailoring to your personal needs and goals. All ages and genres are welcome, my only rule is to have fun, so let's get started.

Want to grow your guitar skills? Want to jam with friends? Get that guitar out of the closest and back into the hands to play your favorite songs, to grow as a musician?

​As a professional guitarist and producer, let me help you grow into the musician you want to be. I teach guitar (and piano), to all ages. Playing music may seem like a mystery, but believe me, it's not - it just take time, focus and knowing how to put your energy into the instrument. I want to give you the set of tools you need to start playing, and loving the sound of music.

Lessons will customized to you, with a focus on performance (rhythm, feel, musicality, improv, reading), theory and ear training, with a goal to be well-rounded player.

The guitar is the most popular instrument to learn, and it can be used to play practically any kind of music in any style.

We all have a vast wellspring of creative energy within us, and my goal as a music teacher is to help you discover your gifts and make beautiful and deeply satisfying music. For this reason, my approach to teaching music is customized to the needs, tastes, and strengths of each student. You'll be able to choose material from popular and familiar music in whatever style attracts you.

You'll learn some basic exercises to develop core skills, gradually increasing technical challenges as your skills grow. Most importantly, you'll use scientifically-based learning techniques to train your brain and build "muscle memory." Soon you'll find yourself moving smoothly between chords without missing a beat, playing by ear, or writing your own songs. And woven into the practical lessons, you'll also learn basic elements of music theory.
While the ability to reading music

Get happy, play the blues! All the different styles can be explored. We'll start with simple blues scales and work towards understanding why certain notes go with certain chords. From there, improvisation and comping get so much easier.

With my broad performance and compositional background in folk, classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass, soul, blues, and musical theater, I offer students a wide musical perspective and tailor lessons to match student interests. I work with students on music of their choosing to improve technique and develop an understanding of music theory, improvisation, and composition.

For classical guitar students who would like to pursue the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) graded exams, Mark offers coaching in preparation for all aspects of the practical exams.