Orange County Guitar Lessons

Orange County Guitar Lessons & Bass Lessons

Guitar Lessons

Taught by OC’s premiere professional guitar and bass teacher, Mark Hamrock

Orange County Guitar Lessons taught by Mark Hamrock (20+ years experience teaching). Mark studied with Rusty Anderson (guitarist for Paul McCartney, Elton John, Santana, and more) and toured and performed with guitar legends including Larry Carlton, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), and Dave Mason with Traffic.

Lessons taught in a professional and private setting. Learn any style including rock, blues, jazz, classical, etc.

Lesson programs are designed specifically for you based on your current musical skill level, age, and objective, so you reach your goals quickly while having a great time in the process!

Lessons are also offered via videoconferencing (Skype and Zoom). Many students have been preferring this method as they can easily record the lessons and a running chat dialogue is kept with materials and assignments. Learn more about guitar lessons.

Gift Certificates available – give the gift of music lessons to a loved one.

Bass Lessons

Get started with Bass lessons today

The bass guitar is a great instrument to learn to play whether you want to join a band and play gigs or play along to your favorite recordings. Join over a thousand satisfied students and reach your goals quickly with Hamrock Music. Learn more about bass lessons.

Music Production Lessons

Learn to Master the Software and Hardware Needed to Produce Professional Sounding Recordings

With music production lessons, you’ll become proficient at tracking (recording) acoustic and electric instruments and vocals. Learn to use software samplers and synths, virtual instruments and impulse responses. Master drum and midi sequencing, and processing audio using compression, equalization, and effects. Learn to arrange, edit, mix and master audio tracks to produce top quality professional recordings.

Get to know your instructor

Mark Hamrock

20 years experience teaching Orange County guitar lessons and bass lessons.
Has taught many local guitar and bass teachers in the Orange County area
Studied rock and blues with Rusty Anderson (guitarist for Paul McCartney, Elton John, Willy Nelson, Santana, and more)
Studied classical guitar with David Tanenbaum and Scott Tennant
Toured and performed with guitar legends including Larry Carlton, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), and Dave Mason with Traffic
Graduated Honors with a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree from the University of California, Irvine

Studied jazz with Alan Rowe (Stan Kenton Orchestra, Keith Jarret)
2 years as Princeton Review instructor
30+ years experience playing guitar and bass.
Studied nine years of classical piano
Orange County’s premier bass & guitar teacher since 2000, serving Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, and other surrounding areas.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Reviews

“If you’re 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 & Bass Student

“Mark is incredibly knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. Able to teach any skill level. You won’t find anyone more proficient and fun to be around”

Spencer O’Neil
Guitar 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