Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1990
Certificate
Start playing banjo today with fun and painless lessons from a professional banjo player.
I teach beginning to advanced students in Scruggs or 3 finger style, melodic style, Reno style and Minstrel or stroke style. Other areas covered are basic music theory, chord inversions, back up techniques, creating leads and many other valuable subjects.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Gilbert Avenue South
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-2 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-1:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-2 PM
Friday
11 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$45
About Mark B.
4.8
(20)
Mark B. is a Legacy Artist with the state of Minnesota on Banjo and has played and taught banjo and mandolin for over 30 years. He has performed as a solo artist with the program "Historical Notes" and with the Circle B Cowboys, The Blue Bell Lodge Wranglers, The Smokey Hills Wranglers, and has performed at venues at Disney World, the National Festival of the West, Medora Cowboy Poetry Gathering, The Journey Museum, and many more. Mark currently teaches at the Itasca School of Folk Music. Classes are also taught through community education in a number of towns as well as online.
The internet is loaded with free video lessons for banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and every kind of instrument under the sun. But even videos can be a static method of learning when compared to personal lessons taken in real time. Nothing can replace having a teacher to guide you step by step as you learn to play your favorite instrument. Interactive online lessons will help you to avoid the stumbling blocks and hang ups that occur while using books and videos – nothing can replace live lessons with a caring teacher. Now, no matter where you live, you can take lessons in real time with a qualified instructor – it’s almost like taking lessons at the local music store.
Lessons are structured for each individual student to provide the personal attention needed for effective learning.
*** Lesson Details ***
Through my in person and online lessons, a music student will not only learn to play a stringed instrument he or she will also learn important elements of basic music theory. The student will be taught timing, notation, improvisation, chords, tablature, playing in group situations and more. With this knowledge, an aspiring musician will be prepared to enjoy a lifetime of playing music. Basic music theory can be taught using popular fretted stringed instruments like guitar, banjo, mandolin, and mountain dulcimer that can be played and enjoyed for an entire lifetime. Here is some of what will be covered in your online music lessons. The fundamentals of music covered are Note Values and Rhythm, Time Signatures, Sharps and Flats, Common Scales, Chord Structure, Chord Inversions and more of the elements of music. Lessons will also cover improvisation, playing with other people, music styles and other skills that will help students of any age to open doors to the world of music. *You will be up and playing quickly with painless and fun lessons.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Deering Banjos, Boucher Minstrel Banjo for early playing styles, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, autoharp.
High defination webcam.
Full recording studio.
Cubase DAW.
*** Specialties ***
Banjo styles include Scruggs or 3 finger, Reno, melodic, early minstrel style. Mandolin styles include folk, country. Autoharp and dulcimer are taught using traditional styles.
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4.8
20 Reviews
Pat
Online
Mark has been wonderful! He has the knowledge of music theory and a lifetime of experience playing the banjo as a professional musician. He understands the importance of that feeling of accomplishment for a beginner, all while maintaining appropriate challenges for the student to aim for. He is easy to talk to and is always encouraging, which makes me feel comfortable to make mistakes as I learn more techniques at faster tempos. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone who is remotely interested in the banjo!
Posted Mar 13, 2018
Ze Dagher
Online
Mark is a great teacher. He is patient, flexible and quick at spotting what you are doing wrong and how you can improve it. I am a novice banjo player, and have been struggling for the longest time with some basic issues. Mark has been helping me move past these fundamental difficulties, and it has been fun too.
Posted May 26, 2017
mike
Online
Mark is a great teacher, especially for a beginner adult like me.
Posted May 25, 2017
Experience
Teacher - Owner
Oct, 2002 - PresentItasca School of Folk Music
Teach banjo, mandolin, guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, voice, performance, recording
Teacher
Oct, 2013 - Apr, 2015Headwaters School of Music and Art
Teach banjo, mandolin, dulcimer and autoharp.
Education
Certificate - Audio Specialist
Sep, 2006 - Jan, 2007Recording Institute of Detroit
Certificate
Aug, 2009 - Mar, 2010Recording Institute of Detroit
Awards
Artist Grant
Nov, 2015Minnesota Legacy
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Gilbert Avenue South
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-2 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-1:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM-2 PM
Friday
11 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$45
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