About
Mark James Music Lessons offers piano lessons, guitar lessons, guitar or electric bass lessons, clarinet lessons, saxophone lessons, music theory instruction, and music composition instruction. The music composition instruction note says students learn to compose their own music on piano or guitar.
Programs
- Piano lessons — 5 through adult
- Guitar lessons — 9 through adult
- Guitar or electric bass lessons — 7 through adult
- Clarinet lessons
- Saxophone lessons
- Music theory instruction
- Music composition instruction — Learn to compose your own music on piano or guitar.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
Mark James Music Lessons has provided private music instruction since 1976. The site states 40+ years of experience and 16 years at Vanguard University. Mark James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Southern California College, earned in 1983, and is described as a full-time music instructor with a music education degree. He taught at Vanguard University of Southern California from 1987 to 2004.
What families say
“Mark James is instrumental in introducing music to my 5 year old son. His pedagogy is interesting to watch especially as he makes it so much fun for him. I am very impressed with the way he teaches him. My son has learned so much these last 8 months.” — Nyly Sy, Fountain Valley, CA
“After my son's first piano teacher moved to another state, we tried others, but he was only discouraged. We are so happy we found Mark, he has brought back my son's desire to learn.” — Susan Budge, Huntington Beach, CA
Last updated September 13, 2026.
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