Testimonials

What People Are Saying

  • My son really enjoyed having Mark as a teacher. He has learned quite a bit in a short amount of time. Mark is very professional and worked great with my son. I would highly recommend him for lessons. Thank you for a great experience.

    Mindy Woolsey

  • Mark is hands down the BEST! He has created an environment for my children to succeed and gain self-confidence while aquas being professional and just all around amazing!! My kids think he is the coolest and look up to him and respect his talent as well as his wisdom. Yes, I would recommend Mark to anyone!

    Amy Rosevear

  • Mark Veldevere is knowledgeable and attentive, works with your schedule and knows multiple styles of music. I studied classical guitar under him and I thought it was well worth it.

    Ethan Whipple

  • Mark has been a great guitar teacher for my two kids. Not only did he give them a solid guitar foundation, but his love of guitar inspired them to want to be better players. He’s a kind man with just the right amount of discipline. He expects his students to practice and excel. He’s been a great teacher!

    Andrea Snow

  • My daughter Savannah who is now 15 started taking guitar lessons from Mr. Mark Veldevere when she was nine years old. The past 5-6 years has been extremely gratifying to say the least. Mark is a very fair, competent, and knowledgeable person who truly cares about his students. As I write this, I cannot think of a single bad experience or anything I would change. Above and beyond being able to play the guitar she has grown socially and intellectually. She is more confident and can stand on her own in any setting she might encounter. As her father, I can’t help but think her time, spent in guitar lessons, didn’t somehow contribute. As an 18 yr old police veteran I have developed a certain skepticism towards people and life in general. My personal interaction with Mark, as we have met to discuss Savannah’s progress and/or goals, has been wonderful and something that has helped remind me of the good in people. I would whole-heartedly recommend him as a guitar teacher for anyone who is seriously considering embarking on a new adventure.

    Mr. Jason H. Ashment

  • I just wanted to take a minute and thank you on being such an impact on my learning, and such an amazing teacher. I have taken lessons now for six or so years, and I know I would not want to have anyone else as my teacher. From walking into your room, a tiny 9 yr. old, all the way until now, I have learned so much and I owe that all to you. From being completely flexible when something came up yet strict to keep me motivated., I was never dreading a lesson or nervous to come. I always felt welcome to talk with you about whatever I felt like, or to ask you for any help I needed. I feel very fortunate that I had you as a teacher, not very many people are as lucky as me. Frequently, neighbors or friends would ask me for a guitar teacher recommendation, I quickly gave them your number and begged them to call you. I knew they would not be disappointed because, let’s face it, you are the best! I always loved how, if I wanted to learn a specific song, you would write it out and I would get to jam to it over the week. You always gave a choice on what I wanted to play, and that was a huge help in figuring out what kind of music I would like to play. I have learned more than I could imagine from your group lessons, and from the music you chose for me. I hope this is not the last time I take a lesson from you and that I can jam out with you again later on. I am so thankful for everything you’ve taught me and you will always be an important role in my life.

    Savannah Ashment

  • My experience with Mark during my several years of taking guitar lessons from him was overwhelmingly positive. He’s extremely knowledgeable and really cares for his students. I felt at ease asking him all kinds of silly questions (I had never picked up an instrument before) and couldn’t recommend him enough if you want to learn how to play the guitar.

    Roman Brock

  • Thank you Mark for being such a wonderful influence in Truman’s life. I count it such a blessing that we found you. My only regret is that we didn’t find you sooner. Thank you for teaching Truman in the style that he is able to learn and respond to. It may not have been the method desired by most teachers, but you were awesome to adjust. It was so exciting, as a parent, to see Truman’s enthusiasm and to hear him verbalize what he had learned. Thanks for being an awesome teacher and thank you for the extra twenty minutes with Truman at his last lesson, and on a Friday night, no less. I forgot to mention that night that Truman said he was “enlightened.” It has been so amazing to hear words like that coming from my 16 yr old son who has never said words like “enlightened”, “my eyes are opened”, and “I’m in shock!” It is fun to hear him talk positively about you and guitar! Thanks for everything!

    Donna Semadeni

  • I loved talking lessons from Mark! I was able to bring him anything I wanted to learn and he would teach me it. I learned a lot about music theory, as well as all kinds of techniques specific to the style of playing I liked. He was always really good about making sure I understood concepts before moving on, and answering all of the questions I had!

    Kali B.

  • Since I didn’t get to come to my last lesson, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you! Thank you for being the best guitar teacher. You have made it fun yet have encouraged growth in my skills. I have loved guitar even more because of what you have taught me and the passion for guitar you share. I also want to thank you for being such a great person. You work so hard and do so much for your students and family. You always have a positive attitude and carry a wonderful spirit. Thank you for everything.

    Brooke P.

  • Hey Mark, Thanks for being such an awesome guitar teacher. I learned a lot in the 2-ish years of lessons with you and I hope to keep playing for the rest of my life. Thanks for everything!

    Kade