“I highly recommend Mark to anyone wishing to learn how to play the guitar or bass. In the four plus years I've been taking guitar lessons he has helped me improve my playing ability and knowledge of music theory dramatically.”
Nick Renn
Guitar Student Since July 2004
“I wholeheartedly recommend Mark to any guitar player – beginner or experienced – and look forward to many more years of lessons!”
Lyle Swart
Guitar Student Since September 2002
“If you are serious about wanting to become an excellent guitar player and musician in just about any style you choose, Mark is definitely the one to get you there!”
Lori Critchfield
Bass Student Since April 2010
“Mark is a talented instructor; If I don't get what he's saying, he finds different ways to communicate the same idea. I'm grateful to find someone with this approach to teaching.”
Laura Carter
Guitar Student Since November 2005
“I credit Mark for not only teaching me the basics of guitar playing, but also demonstrating great passion for blues guitar theory and a deep understanding of what gives that music it's soul. I would recommend Mark to any beginner, intermediate or advanced guitar student and look forward to working with him for many years to come.”
David Albers
Guitar Student Since June 2012
“Mark has been an invaluable teacher to me but I regard him more as my music coach, coaching me against learning bad habits, how to prepare for a recording studio, and helping me to develop skills that will come in handy as I grow with my instrument and the band.”
Michael Brindley
Bass Student Since August 2004
Hamrock Music
25 Cuervo Dr
Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656,
United States
Phone:(949) 230-7136
Guitar Lessons | Orange County
Hamrock Music Instruction features one of the premier private guitar instructors in all of Orange County—Mark Hamrock. Mark specializes in guitar lessons (and bass lessons) for all levels and ages—beginners to advanced. And depending on your current musical skills, age, ambition and goals, Mark will tailor a custom lesson program specifically for you. So whether you want to learn how to play guitar by reading music or tablature, you'll reach your goals quickly while having a great time in the process.
Learn how to play any style you want—electric or acoustic; Rock & Roll, Blues, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Classical or Country. It's all good! If you're just starting out, you'll learn how to play chords, simple melodies and songs as well as sight reading and theory. For those who are more advanced, you'll more in-depth theory, soloing and more complex arrangements. All in all, you'll learn technique, you'll play songs and you'll develop your own style. Wherever you are on your guitar-playing journey, Mark makes sure you're having fun and being challenged at the same time.
Watch Mark's playing samples here!.
An honor's graduate from the University of California in Irvine and professional recording and touring artist, Mark Hamrock has been teaching private guitar lessons in Orange County for over 20 years. Professionalism and leadership are keystones to his business and teaching philosophy. Hamrock Music Instruction gives you the opportunity to learn from and experienced guitar teacher in a private and comfortable studio without distractions in order to not only gain the proper feedback but also to understand and apply that feedback in order to accelerate your learning curve.
Check out some of Mark's students here.
Instructor Experience
- 19 years experience providing guitar lessons in Orange County.
- 2 years as Princeton Review Instructor.
- Graduated Honors with a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree in Classical Guitar and Baroque Lute from the University of California, Irvine.
- Studied guitar with Rusty Anderson (current guitarist for Paul McCartney as well as studio guitarist for Elton John, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Perry Farrell, Willy Nelson, Santana, and more).
- Studied Classical Guitar with David Tanenbaum, Scott Tennant, Ricardo Cobo, and John Schneidermann. Performed in Master Classes for David Tanenbaum and Ricardo Cobo.
- Studied three years of Jazz Theory with Alan Rowe (Stan Kenton Orchestra, Keith Jarret).
- Studied nine years of classical piano.
Get started today! Contact Mark Hamrock at 949-230-7136 or send an email to mark@hamrockmusic.com to schedule your first guitar lesson.
Serving all areas of Orange County, California—including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, El Toro, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Tustin and other surrounding areas.
If you live out of the area and are not able to attend Mark's guitar lessons in Orange County personally, online lessons are available via Skype.