“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
“Mark's background with UCI's classical guitar program and his studies in jazz means he has been able to clearly explain or demonstrate anything I've asked him!”
Bill Brechtel
Jazz Guitar Student
“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
Guitar and Bass Student
“I must have met with six or seven instructors from south Orange County, and Mark was one of the last and by far the best..”
John Whitman
Guitar Student
“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
“Mark has greatly accelerated my learning with a combination of music theory and instructed practice to be able to play along with my favorite songs/artists. All of this in less than a year! ”
Spencer Reitz
Guitar and Bass Student
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 and 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. You'll reach your goals quickly while having a great time in the process.
Check out some of Mark's students 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 15 years. Professionalism and leadership are keystones to his business and teaching philosophy. Hamrock Music Instruction gives you the opportunity to learn from an experienced guitar teacher in a private and comfortable studio setting.
Watch Mark's playing samples here!.
Instructor Experience
- 19 years experience providing guitar lessons in Orange County.
- 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.
- Graduated Honors with a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree in Classical Guitar and Baroque Lute from the University of California, Irvine.
- 2 years as Princeton Review Instructor.
- 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.