Experienced tutor in Guitar in Westfield, Mark offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Perfect! From the helpful introductory call where I described myself and goals (old guy, love music, never learned, always wanted to, need engaging hobby…) and Mark described his approach, experience, and expectations (low-key, you’ll learn music and how to play, decades of playing and teaching, you’ll need to be humble enough to take directions) it has been a great fit. Mark guides and coaches, sets a plan and gives homework that ‘stretches’, and is encouraging. He’s very knowledgeable and skilled. And patient. Great educator for me, a 60+ yo professional w long-standing interest, no experience, and an interest to learn.

Perfect! Mark has been wonderful. Our son is 7 so we weren’t sure if he’d be too young, but Mark has done a great job teaching to his level. I asked my son what he thought about his lessons… he said he thinks Mark is kind, explains it well, and is pretty cool. :) Highly recommend!

Perfect! I am a "senior citizen", and believe it's never too late to learn new skills.
I was fortunate in finding Mark Avery on your website, and have been taking lessons from him for a couple of months now.
Mark is an excellent teacher. I've always been able to strum a few chords, but Mark has me learning to read music and tackling jazz pieces I couldn't imagine trying previously. In addition to his extensive knowledge of the guitar, Mark is also very patient, which really helps. I highly recommend him…if he can work you in.

Perfect! I'm a 35-year-old healthcare professional who had never picked up a guitar in my life until 2.5 months ago - and now, with many thanks to Mark, I am playing melodies and chords and learning increasingly complex pieces! Mark is very patient and encouraging, but he does not hesitate to provide correction and steer away from "bad habits" where needed! I greatly appreciate his insistence on learning to read music, as it opens up so many possibilities to playing that I would not have had otherwise. His passion for the instrument and for music in general feeds my enthusiasm, and he is very open to my questions and further explorations of music theory, playing techniques, and songs I want to learn. So glad to have him as my teacher!

Perfect! I really did start from the very beginning and have to say that Mark is one of, if not, the best teacher I have had. Truly great, patient and soooo knowledgeable. An absolute pleasure to work with.

Perfect! I liked working with Mark because he tailors his teaching based on my needs. Great instructor. Would highly recommend!

Perfect! Very patient and knowledgeable. And he comes to your house! How convenient!

Perfect! Adjust lessons perfectly to be appropriate for the level of the student

Perfect! He has a tremendous amount of patience with my grandson. He has only had a few lessons but he practices the things he has learned & looks forward to learning more. He is an excellent teacher & great with kids’

Perfect! Very patient. Excellent technique.

Perfect! Very personable and knowledgeable and listens to my interests and plans accordingly

Perfect! Really understands music and children. Very encouraging. Surprised at how much he taught them.

Perfect! Punctual. Encouraging. Good teaching technique. Made both kids want to play.

Perfect! I have had one lesson and I really found Mark to be an excellent instructor. I will be scheduling additional lessons in next couple of weeks.

Perfect! Mark is patient and experienced. He clearly demonstrates techniques and is very encouraging. If you have questions between lessons he answers very promptly. He would make a great teacher for any student.

Perfect! Based on my progress, he started to instruct me on new music and techniques apart from the instruction book.