LEARN GUITAR FROM THE TEACHER TO THE STARS! :-)
FUN AND REWARDING GUITAR LESSONS FROM A PATIENT INSTRUCTOR WHO IS EXCITED ABOUT SHARING HIS PASSION FOR MUSIC AND THE GUITAR - CALL (310) 867-9091

-16 years of guitar-teaching experience
-European degrees in Classical Guitar and Pedagogy (teaching techniques)
-All levels, styles, ages
-Lessons are held in our comfortable rooms at EAGLE ROCK STUDIOS in Los Angeles, just 5 minutes from Oldtown Pasadena, Downtown Glendale and La Canada-Flintridge


Marcel & friends @ EAGLE ROCK STUDIOS


Miranda Cosgrove ("School of Rock", Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh", "iCarly")

The monthly rate of $125 includes:
-Weekly 30-minute private (one-on-one) sessions (4 lessons/month)
-Participation in monthly group events, such as ear training workshops, ensemble/band practices, clinics with guest artists and recitals
-All necessary sheet music
-100% accurate original tablature, score and chord charts!
-CD's and DVD recordings to support your home studies
-Band and practice group referrals

Please call (310) 867-9091 or e-mail for availability and to schedule a $25 sixty-minute trial lesson!


Alicia Silverstone

Artists and bands covered:
AC/DC, Aerosmith, BB King, Black Sabbath, Carlos Santana, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, Francisco Tarrega, Iron Maiden, Isaac Albeniz, Jeff Beck, Jeff Buckley, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, Johann Sebastian Bach, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Linkin Park, Megadeth, Nirvana, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Steve Vai, The Beatles, The Eagles, The Police, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Thelonius Monk, Weezer and many, MANY more, from Acoustic to Electric, from mainstream to eclectic and obscure...

Examples of techniques and styles covered:
Advanced Strumming, Altered Tunings, Arranging, Artificial Harmonics, Blues, Bossa Nova, Celtic, Chicken Picking, Classic Rock , Classical, Country, Ear Training, Fingerpicking, Flamenco, Folk, Hard Rock, Harmony & Theory, Heavy Metal, Improvisation, Jazz, Legato Techniques, Modal Soloing, Modern Rock, Percussive Accents, Punk, Ragtime, Recording & Production Techniques, Samba, Sightreading, Slide Guitar, Songwriting, Sweep Picking, Transcribing, Two-Hand Tapping, Walking Bass Comping, Whammy Bar Techniques, etc. Absolutely NO "Stairway to Heaven" ;)

"If you’re looking for a great guitar teacher, Marcel is your guy. When I started with Marcel, I didn’t know anything about guitar. I just knew I wanted to play. Marcel made lessons fun, interesting and challenging. He moved me along at my pace, which is something that most teachers don’t bother to do. I have learned so much. Since I started with Marcel, I have made a CD and have had several radio and TV guitar performances. Marcel is an amazing teacher—the very best!"
-Tim Callobre, 13 year-old internationally renowned guitar/piano prodigy (Please visit www.timcallobre.com for more info.)
Click here to watch Tim's mom endorse Marcel on Channel 4 NBC News followed by 10 year-old Tim performing Heitor Villa-Lobos "Choro No.1".

"Marcel really communicates his enthusiasm for music to his students. He can teach any style and genre, and always finds something to interest his students. Both our son and daughter, who have very divergent musical tastes, have grown as musicians under Marcel's teaching. I suppose the highest compliment I can pay is that we've recommended Marcel to our friends whose children are interested in learning guitar."
-Paul Little, Pasadena City Councilman

"Both my son and my daughter take guitar lessons from Marcel. I unequivocally recommend Marcel to anyone that is even thinking about playing the guitar. He is a fantastic teacher—very knowledgeable, clear, patient, easy-going and nice. I have recommended Marcel to other parents, who have likewise been pleased."
-Salina Chinn, Pasadena

"Marcel, You know that MASTER CHARGE commercial on TV? They could show me playing guitar, and say “PRICELESS”. I am very happy with what we’ve accomplished together. It has been many many years since I did anything for myself. Even though I am just attempting to reach a level of mediocrity, it makes me feel good. For once I’m not trying to win or get something. Just doing it is enough. Marcel, thanks for all your help!"
-Ross Klein, Altadena

"Dear Marcel,
Finally a moment to share this thought with you. For a year I have wanted to pass this along but there was never an opportunity to do so when A. was not present. [...] Several years ago there was a confluence of two events that made a monumental difference in A.'s life. [...] One of these event was when he started taking lessons from you. He took to guitar ... obviously. In fact, "Marcel" became (and still is) a household word in the J. house. As A. progressed with you his self-esteem rose and he made many new close friends. Now, at Flintridge Prep he is known for his playing in school, which has further BOOSTED his self-confidence. There is no doubt in my mind that YOUR INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT over the years is primarily responsible for this. Young people are so easily derailed these days. But the infusion of musical knowledge and enthusiasm you have imparted has proven invaluable to his development. Hopefully A. will maintain a life-long interest in guitar. But irrespective of this, the benefit from his musical progress to date has been truly wonderful for him. We owe you a debt of thanks for the beneficial impact you have had an A.'s life. [...] So, thank you once again for the gift you have given my son."
-from a letter by P.J., La Canada-Flintridge