Virtual Music Lessons

Specializing in Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Drums, Piano, Bass, Recording, and Performing.

Learn a New Instrument

Whether you’re a casual learner or someone looking to be challenged, Mark will work with you to develop a custom plan for your lessons.

Improve Your Skills

Looking for advanced instruction? Mark has a complex knowledge and skills on numerous instruments. He can help boost your speed, share tricks of the trade, and can challenge you along the way.

MASTER MUSIC

With over 25 years of experience playing, writing, recording, and performing music, Mark can help you take the next steps in your musical journey.

Mark Catalano is an American multi-instrumentalist music teacher, singer-songwriter, composer, producer, husband, and dad.

Born and Raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Mark’s focus has always been music.

By the time Mark was 21, he had already toured nationally, performed on TV and radio, and released three albums with his first band.

Mark has had the privilege of playing with many great artists such as Dave Grohl, Paramore, The Gin Blossoms, Hanson, and Lee DeWyze (American Idol Winner, season 9).

After moving to Los Angeles in 2009, he also began composing. He created the scores for several commercials and films, two of which won Mark awards at film festivals. In 2023, Mark had the privilege of licensing two songs to the TV show Kung Fu on the CW network. And most recently, in 2024, Mark was hired to record acoustic guitar for a Netflix series.

Teaching and coaching in LA, Mark has worked with numerous well-known clients in the entertainment industry, and several of Mark’s up-and-coming students have already gone on to have successful careers of their own in music and film.

At this point, Mark has been playing professionally and teaching for 19+ years to students of all ages, from 3 to 81.

  • Brooke D. | Guitar

    “Mark is a fantastic instructor, he is super patient and understanding with my complete lack of knowledge about anything guitar related. Would recommend Mark to anybody starting out, or anybody experienced. He has a wealth of knowledge about music, music history and guitars. He keeps the lessons interesting and fun, while also challenging.”

  • Barbara E. | Voice

    “I have taken lessons with Mark several months now. He is a great teacher. He gives very helpful practical lessons!”

  • Ralph B. | Ukulele

    “Subtle evaluation of my skill level, and gave me some great tips. I'm coming back for more.”

  • Kyra A. | Guitar

    “Mark is an amazing guitar teacher! He is really patient when it comes to teaching me but he is also an amazing guitarist and is always teaching me new stuff. I would definitely recommend him as a teacher. As a beginner, I was slightly hesitant to take up the guitar but I'm really glad I found him as a teacher because I see how much I'm improving each week - only because of his guidance and expertise!”

  • Zach G. | Piano

    “My son very much enjoys his lessons with Mark.”

  • Chaz. T | Guitar

    "Mark was able to help me fully understand modes and scales, which lead me to playing and improvising with confidence. He is also great at teaching challenging finger exercises to build strength and coordination with your hands."

  • Ryan | Recording

    “Mark was great to work with and knew his stuff.”

  • Vic | Guitar

    “Great teacher. Lives and loves music and guitar and is a superb teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable and talented and is able to convey his skills extremely well. He is organized and very methodical making it easy to progress. I highly recommend him.”

  • Maryann | Bass

    My 14 y/o son took lessons for bass guitar with Mark. Mark was very patient in helping my son learn things that interested him.