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I’m a passionate music teacher with over 12 years of teaching experience. I have developed a teaching method that gets students immediately engaged with the joy of music while learning the fundamentals, and exploring the skills that they need to be a drummer and musician. With students at all stages, my goal is to help you develop your musical ability and understanding so that you can achieve a greater depth of expression and joy out of the music that moves you.
I'm accepting students in the Toronto area, and offer lessons at my home studio in Bloordale, and online via Zoom.
I'm accepting students in the Toronto area, and offer lessons at my home studio in Bloordale, and online via Zoom.
My 8 year old son and I have been taking lessons with Mark for over a year now. Mark is kind, patient and accommodating, he has an easy going personality and a fine sense of humor. The meticulous layout in his studio is confirmation of how much he cares about his students and the efficacy of his teaching. His experience and knowledge as a musician enables him to custom his lessons to every level, and critically, to most musical interests. There is no apparent predefined path, but coming out the other end you realize that he's taught you reading, rudiments and music in general - he develops your understanding of theory without the dryness, which I particularly enjoy. As with any art, progress and practice are closely related, but Mark will help you maximize results, and you'll do it with a smile. I hope we can continue growing as musicians with Mark for many years to come. -Fernando and Sebastian |
"My three girls (now ages 9,10 & 11) have been taking lessons with Mark for 3 years now. Of all of the programs they are involved in, they love lessons with Mark the most. Mark is an exceptional teacher. He has a patient manner and a way of relating to people that really works for getting concepts across. He makes the lessons fun by focusing on playing songs to tie in the concepts and techniques. Thanks to Mark the girls are loving the lessons and becoming solid little musicians. I too have taken some lessons from Mark. He’s a great teacher for all ages and a wide variety of music styles. I could not recommend him higher." ~John M.
"Mark is a great teacher and has taught me everything from the basics to the smallest details in technique. After being with Mark for four years he has given me a very solid understanding of the art of rhythm." - Luke, Age 14
"Mark is the best drum teacher in Toronto! Not only is he an extremely talented percussionist, he is a patient teacher who really understands his students' learning style. He tailors your lessons to what interests you, and sets the pace based on your skill level, goals, and really challenges you to get you to the next level. Mark has an extensive knowledge of many different music genres so he is able to make the lessons fun, interesting and truly motivates you to be the best drummer you can be! I could not imagine having any other teacher help me make my dream of being a drummer come true!" - Olivia P.