Mark teaches private lessons on guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin in Takoma Park, MD. Drawing on his broad performance and compositional background in folk, classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass, soul, blues, and musical theater, he offers his students a wide musical perspective and tailors lessons to match student interests. Mark works with students on music of their choosing to improve technique and develop an understanding of music theory, improvisation and composition.

Practice Tips
Developing Speed and Dexterity

Recommended Books

Easy Folk Songs for Kids by Howard Wallach
Classic Guitar Technique, volume 1 by Aaron Shearer (original edition)
Classic Guitar Technique, volume 1 by Aaron Shearer (new edition with CD)
Classical for Guitar in TAB arranged by Jerry Snyder

How to Play the 5-String Banjo by Pete Seeger
The How and the Tao of Old Time Banjo by Patrick Costello
Clawhammer Style Banjo by Ken Perlman

Mandolin Classics in Tablature by Robert Bancalari
50 Tunes for Mandolin: Traditional, Old Time, Bluegrass & Celtic Solos By Mark Geslison

The Jazz Bass Book by John Goldsby

Online Resources

Harmony Central (instrument reviews)
Music Theory Lessons
Jazz Theory Lessons
Free Scores

Whole Note (Guitar Lessons and TABs)
Classical Guitar Tablature

Banjo Hangout
Banjo Newsletter
Banjo TABs, Info and Jokes

Mandolin Cafe

Active Bass
Bass FAQs