"Mark has taught me for around 5 years now, and in that time I went from hardly being able to read music and struggling to find ways to progress as a musician (despite knowing that I loved it) to heading off to study music at university having progressed from Grade 5 to ABRSM Diploma (plus grade 8 theory) in the space of 3 years, all under his guidance. But that’s only the beginning. Mark’s attributes as teacher don’t lie only in his ability to get you through exams, but also getting you to enjoy the music that you are working on and open your eyes (and ears) to many different genres. Mark realises the importance of a pupil understanding and loving the music that they are playing and that is what sets him apart from other teachers. Mark therefore always allowed my own musical interests to guide the lessons (whether it be Miles Davis or Domenico Scarlatti) but made sure that vital technical and theoretical lessons were to be taken from these. This allowed me to always be interested in the content of what we were learning whilst really enjoying the lessons. I’d recommend Mark to anyone at any stage of their journey with music, I have lots to thank him for and the world of music that he opened my ears to. If there is a space in his schedule, I highly recommend you grab it whilst you can! An amazing teacher and person, I can’t recommend him highly enough." Laurie Rich, student, Plymouth/Cardiff
"Mark is an excellent teacher. He is a great mix of professional and approachable. Lessons are always well prepared and fun. Our Granddaughter was a beginner almost two years ago and has made progress thanks to Mark, way beyond our expectations. This has been a great and valuable confidence builder for her. She looks forward to her weekly lessons and was so pleased that Mark organised for them to continue through the Covid-19 months via Zoom...just having that bit of normality has made all the difference. If you are lucky enough to be offered a space in Mark's schedule grab it! We cannot recommend Mark highly enough." Julia Griffiths, grandparent, Plymouth.
"Mark has been teaching the piano to both our daughters (12 and 9 years old) for more than two years now and the girls love every single minute of it. Our youngest daughter was never too enthusiastic about music, but somehow Mark makes her enjoy it and she is now practising by herself without us having to ask. We are very impressed with the girls' progress; we would recommend Mark to anyone who takes the piano seriously." Diana Marcus, parent, Plymouth.
"He's a fantastic teacher, phenomenal player and all round nice guy. If you want to learn piano, this is definitely the guy!" Josiah Manning, Director, Momentum Studios, Plymouth.
"I’ve been taking piano lessons with Mark for just coming up to a year now and look forward to it and enjoy it every week. Mark has a tremendous knowledge of music and the piano and with his easy going way and enormous patience makes every lesson a joy. Highly recommended." Jim Wiles, student, Plymouth.
"Mark has been an inspirational teacher to Sam. Having failed to engage with traditional style teachers Sam was anxious to be taught in an alternative style. Mark captured Sam's need to play the piano for his own pleasure and as a means of relieveing the stress of adolesence. Now, as a shy young adult, Sam will enter a room and rather than strike up a conversation will prefer to sit and play the piano to an audience. Mark has most certainly given Sam a life skill and means of communication." Jacqui Spencer, parent, Plymouth.
"Great tuition from a teacher with great musical skill." Dan Marker, student, Plymouth.