Hollywood Guitar Academy

Mark is a wonderful guitar teacher who simplifies a very complex instrument so it's easy to learn. He's very patient and explains processes clearly while helping you to achieve your own personal guitar goals.

Without a doubt, Mark is the best guitar teacher in L.A. I've tried loads! He's a remarkable musician, patient, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. In only a few short months, he's taught me everything from pop to folk to rock (Oasis, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran etc) with multiple fingerpicking and strumming techniques. I really appreciate that I can bring any piece of music and he's able to quickly break it down and make it playable while each lesson leading me to gain confidence and expand my skills. I highly recommend Mark for any player, at any level.

Studying with Hollywood Guitar Academy has been excellent! Super flexible scheduling and EXTREMELY personalized instruction. I’ve made a lot of strides with an instrument I never imagined I’d even be able to play. Thanks!

Been studying guitar with him for a year, and can say he's a solid teacher. Attentive, knowledgeable, and makes learning accessible. As a beginner, I come with a ton of questions which he easily explains the answers to along with tutorials. The end of each lesson means a recorded video of the day's lesson which is extremely helpful when practicing at home. You won't go wrong having Mark as your teacher!

I found Mark because I wanted to learn to play heavy metal, but as soon as he sits down and starts fingerpicking, you realize the depth of this teacher's skills. Mark knows more about guitar than anyone I have ever met. He can play every style of guitar you can imagine... and play it extremely well.

His teaching style is relaxed and you do not feel pressured as though someone is looking over your shoulder making sure you do everything right. He seems to introduce a new technique at exactly the right time and everything starts to click.

I can't recommend Mark highly enough. You rock!!!