North End Halifax · Online

Play the music you love.

Mark Coffin playing guitar in his Halifax studio
Guitar lessons with Mark

01 · Who are guitar lessons for?

Who I Help

COMPLETE BEGINNERS

RETURNING PLAYERS

INTERMEDIATE GUITARISTS

CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS

NEWCOMERS AND PEOPLE LEARNING ENGLISH

ANYONE COMMITTED TO LEARNING GUITAR!

02 · About Me

MARK ROBERT COFFIN

Guitarist · Educator · Creative Organizer

  • 27+ YEARS PLAYING GUITAR
  • PERFORMING SOLO & IN GROUPS
  • COMPOSING ORIGINAL MUSIC
  • ARRANGING UNIQUE COVERS
  • SCORING MUSIC FOR PODCAST & VIDEO
  • ACCOMPANYING MYSELF & OTHER SINGERS
  • LEADING & ACCOMPANYING CHOIRS

03 · What to Expect

My Approach

Beginner Guitarists

Beginner guitarists will receive an introductory course of lessons, and practise plans designed to help equip you with basic skills for playing the guitar.

We’ll focus on learning simple versions of songs most people have heard.

Lessons will be based on the Hal Leonard Guitar Method beginner series, Books 1–3. Students are expected to purchase a copy of the book.

Intermediate Guitarists

Most intermediate guitarists I work with are looking for guidance on what and how to practise.

When we meet, we’ll assess your playing ability, talk about your goals with the guitar, and find the right resources to support your growth and development as a guitarist.

Mark playing guitar, recording and leading music with others

04 · Lessons Include

What We Can Work On

Guitar essentialsFavourite songsMusic theoryReading music + chordsPersonalized practice plansPerformance skillsSinging while you playEar training + more
Bench seating in Mark’s home teaching studio
Guitars and piano in Mark’s home teaching studio

05 · Where do lessons happen?

Lessons Studio

Lessons take place in my home studio.

Lessons are in person by default. Online lessons can be arranged when needed.

Near the intersection of Robie Street and Lady Hammond Road in North End Halifax.

Nearby bus access and free on-street parking are available. Online lessons are also available.

Exact lesson location will be provided when registration is confirmed.

06 · Rates & Packages

Start

New Student Intro Offer

Build your foundation in twelve weeks.

Twelve weekly private lessons to build guitar skills and a regular practice routine. For students taking lessons with Mark for the first time.

30-minute lessons

Weekly · 12 lessons total

$124/ month × 3

Regular price: $159 / month

Save $105 total

Reserve a 30-minute weekly time

All prices in CAD. HST added at checkout.

Same day and time reserved for all 12 weeks.

60-minute lessons

Weekly · 12 lessons total

$234/ month × 3

Regular price: $299 / month

Save $195 total

Reserve a 60-minute weekly time

All prices in CAD. HST added at checkout.

Same day and time reserved for all 12 weeks.

Three-month commitment · 12 weekly lessons · No automatic renewal. Choose whether to continue at regular prices afterwards.

Continue

Continuing & Returning Students

Keep making progress.

Weekly private lessons at regular rates, with a reserved time and guidance for your next goals.

Explore

Book lessons on your schedule.

SINGLE DROP-IN LESSON

$49 / 30 min

$89 / 60 min

30 minutes or 60 minutes to work on whatever you need: performance prep, challenging songs, technique.

All prices in CAD. HST added at checkout.

Still not sure?

Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk about your goals, assess your skill level and discuss your options.

Lesson and cancellation policies →