Mark is flexible in his approach to teaching, tailoring the program to the student and solving any immediate problems so that the lessons are enjoyable and beneficial. He works well with both children and adults and teaches all styles and levels.* With young children who want to begin or continue their study of piano, Mark teaches reading, counting, theory, good hand and finger position, interpretation, and ways to practice effectively. He uses a combination of method books along with individual pieces and songs that the student enjoys. With adults who want to play professionally or for pleasure, a personal study program is devised that meets each student's needs and desires. For example, classical music is taught in varying degrees, depending on the interest of the student. If proficiency in jazz, blues, or pop is sought, emphasis is placed on the demands of those styles, such as chord structure and voicing, improvising, how to accompany, etc. Recitals are held at least once a year, and all students are encouraged to participate. Beginning at an early age, Mark thoroughly trained in classical piano for twelve years. Later he spent a number of years learning jazz, blues and pop. He has more than thirty years experience as a professional working musician and six years of piano-instruction experience. Mark teaches in the communities of Pasadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, Montrose, La Crescenta, Glendale, Tujunga, and Eagle Rock. Lessons are given in either the student's or Mark's home. Please contact Mark for schedule and price information.   *Except advanced classical.