Mark Simons has been professionally engaged as a teacher since 1984. He has run private guitar studios in Boston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Baltimore, Santa Barbara and San Francisco as well as provided classroom and individual instruction, in a variety of styles, at numerous colleges and music conservatories throughout the United States. He also engages in educational outreach activities and offers master classes.

Mark’s extensive training and experience allows him to provide students with private instruction meaningfully focused on their individual goals, interests and abilities. His group instruction is also consistently popular, and enthusiastically praised.

Please contact Mark Simons to discuss private lesson opportunities in San Francisco, CA. Time slots are limited and prospective students should check well in advance for availability and to book a lesson time (North Beach Guitar Studio).

Please contact the following locations to register for group or private instruction (where available). It’s best to act early to ensure a spot: San Francisco City College (Fort Mason Art Campus, San Francisco, CA), Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, CA) San Domenico School Music Conservatory (San Anselmo, CA).

 

Student reviews of Mark’s teaching:

“Keep Mark with us for the rest of our lives. He is a wonderful and talented instructor. Thank you!”

“I like that he pays attention to each student individually and that we learn songs that are interesting”

“He has a great attitude about the class which rubs off on me every time I’m there”

“Very knowledgeable and very talented. I’ve learned a lot”

“He’s very supportive and will help everyone individually. He’s awesome!”