" Wanna learn how to get in on the act?"
Mark Zeus offers private
guitar, mandolin, bass, voice and/or songwriting instruction-Houston,
TX area. All ages and levels are accepted.
Weekly lessons. Individual instruction for Sound Engineering also
available.
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Contact: You can contact Mark directly at markzeus@markzeus.com
Cost: $40
per hour session- payments made per month in advance.
For multiple students in same session: add $20 per additional
student per session.
General location: Lessons are given at Mark's home in Northwest Houston; not far from the 610 loop, off 290 near 43rd St.; Bingle and Hempstead. Details directions are provided upon confirmation.
Scheduling: There are limited times available, but all efforts will be made to accommodate perspective students. Because Mark is also a performing musician, available times will be during the week. When emailing for a time slot, please include all your weekday openings.
Philosophy: Instruction is geared to teach the student to teach him/herself, and increase the desire to learn. Students are taught how to learn songs on their own, instead of simply being taught one song at a time. Although reading is an option, the Zeus approach trains the mind and ear to understand and communicate musical ideas and structure without being "tied to the staff". Learning the basic structures of music is critical to this approach. Learning how to apply knowledge of those structures is even more important. Application of choices they provide is the essence of creative musicianship.
A quality student will learn to become a better musician, as well as an efficient technician on his/her instrument. Songwriters will increase their efficiency in both lyric writing and composition. AND, All will also have some fun along the way!
For the intermediate and advanced students, MZ will respond to individual needs. For example: Some students have excellent technique and dexterity, but have trouble staying within a meter or rhythmic pattern. That need would be recognized and addressed. Or, often students are more advanced in their left hand development. Right hand techniques would be initially focused upon. The ability to evaluate students quickly and effectively is one of MZ's strengths as a teacher.
Credentials: Mark has a teaching degree from Northeastern Illinois U. His education has focused on language arts, communications and performing arts, as well as music theory and application. He also has over 30 years experience as a performing musician, recording artist, producer and sound engineer. Go to the bio page of this site for an extensive biography.
Payments: Students reserve lesson times by the month (in 4 lesson blocks) paid in advance. Subsequent monthly payments are made on the last lesson day of each block. Contact Mark to make payment arrangements.
Cancellation policy: Any cancellation must be made at least 24 hours in advance to qualify for a make-up. Make-ups are scheduled around Mark's schedule. If you cannot schedule a make-up time within one week of the cancellation, it becomes void. If you need to cancel day of the lesson, please call. If Mark cancels the lesson, you will be awarded full credit and it will be rescheduled in an available time slot at your convenience.
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COMMENTS.