Experienced tutor in Guitar in Chula Vista, Mark offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Mark is such a down to earth and friendly caring person above all. With that being said, I learned the most about being a musician from Mark. When I first found The Alternative School of Music, I was 13 and I had teacher hopped a couple times looking for the right guitar teacher. My search ended when I found Mark and the Alternative School Of Music. Mark met me at the skill level and pace that I was at and coached me based on my musical interests, combined with the necessary theory. I was finally learning songs I liked and was thriving and getting better because of it, and that was the genius of Marks teaching.

My brother and I had joined together and shortly after, Mark had asked if we’d be interested in joining a combo group, which were basically bands composed of other students of similar or complementing skill and musical interests where we got to learn full songs together (from vocal students to violin and mandolin students). This was so key because it teaches you early about the real life dynamic of being a musician and playing with others, which is huge! That combined with biannual recitals gave me and my brother the fully formed musician experience that you can’t get from a place that only offers weekly lessons.

The Alternative School Of Music isn’t limited to any one genre of instruments, Mark teaches everything and I’m even currently recommending a saxophone player to The Alt School of Music. Mark works with your needs for schedule, etc, I really don’t think you can get a personalized and professional musical education like this anywhere else. I’ll be recommending the Alternative School Of Music to everyone!

Mark has been great with teaching both my girls music and voice. His flexibility is great too.
One of my daughters is currently in lessons for music and voice. She enjoys it very much also Mark is very knowledgeable and has a lot patience for teaching.

Alternative School of Music is an amazing and unique opportunity to further your skills in a wide variety of instruments or perfect your skills in just one. From voice, to piano, to guitar (classical, electric, alternative), bass guitar, drums, trumpet, saxophone, Mark Chavez (the musical instructor) will teach it all! Mark is an extremely patient, empathetic, caring, and effective instructor that goes with you at your pace while simultaneously pushing you to be the absolute greatest you can be. Mark not only does amazing private lessons but also has extreme talent in outing together groups of students to work together to play music and even wrote originals. He incorporates theory, music-writing, and teamwork to help each student not only become an exceptional musician but a versatile and cooperative one. Overall awesome school that I had the immense privilege of being a student at for over 15 years.

I loved the overall environment during my time there. I felt very comfortable and was able to connect with the teachers and students like family. To this day, I still practice many fundamentals in both music, and life! Mark Chavez is an excellent teacher and friend!

Mark has many years of experience. His endless patience, boundless knowledge, and limitless positivity and encouragement for all levels of learners make him an exceptional teacher.
I have been working with Mark for several years as an adult learner and have learned so much. He encourages me to try more challenging things while being ever mindful of attention to setting strong foundational skills. He has been endlessly kind and encouraging and continually helps build both my skill and confidence.
Mark has also taught my grandson helping him to correct years of acquired poor playing habits from less attentive teachers. Mark’s skillful teaching manages to make correcting habits blend seamlessly into playing for joy and fun.
I can easily tell you that Mark is the best teacher around and I do not hesitate a moment to recommend him for working with music students of all ages and skill levels.

My daughter loved learning to play the piano and violin. Mark is very knowledgeable about music and the environment is friendly

Mr. Mark has the patience of a saint which is needed when giving piano lessons to my 4 and 6 year olds. My 6 year old, who at 2 years old started piano lessons with Mr. Mark, can now read music. My 4 year old, who started at the age of 3, can also read some musical notes (when she wants lol). Mr. Mark also taught my oldest violin when she was a teenager many moons ago. Mr. Mark is a staple in our family for music lessons!

Above being an excellent music teacher who meets every student at their own pace, Mark is an exceptionally kind person that makes you feel like family. He is flexible with scheduling lessons, and he cultivates a very creative and positive teaching atmosphere. When he was teaching me bass guitar, he was very patient with my learning pace and made me feel comfortable with making mistakes while simultaneously celebrating my improvements and successes. Mark also does a unique group learning class known as combos, where students learn and practice as a student group and eventually perform their songs in recitals and concerts. I highly encourage you to join a combo! It’s a great way to experience a setting in a band without having to make your own. With Mark’s teaching style and methods, I went from playing bass to playing, writing, and performing on bass, guitar, and keyboards. It’s not impossible to create music and learn an instrument. I will always recommend Mark Chavez and the Alternative School of Music!

I liked how Mr. Mark could help us grow and learn how to play our instruments, but could also let us explore different music genres. We also had many chances to perform publicly and show off the new skills we learned, and It was an all around awesome experience!

Mark is Very patient and uses good techniques for children.

I loved having Mark as a teacher! He always was very helpful & encouraging when I was learning to play the guitar & cello.