Music Lessons Offered

Expert Guitar Training

Receive personalized instruction in various guitar styles, tailored to your skill level and interests.

Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, and Slide Guitar

Develop your skills on the banjo, ukulele, mandolin, or slide guitar with comprehensive lessons designed for all ages.

I am conducting studies with special needs students focusing on music as a second language. If you have a special needs child or adult, let's talk. I can engage them through music, thus enhancing their and your lives through the magic of music.

Special Needs Students

Individual Lessons

30-minute single lesson $25.00

60-minute single lesson $45.00

10% discount for first responders and active/retired military

ONLINE LESSONS AVAILABLE AT THE SAME RATES

For the safety and comfort of our students, the Rocker Doc requires at least one adult to be present during lessons given to minor students, whether it's a house call or at our Schillinger Road location.

Lessons are recorded, and you can request copies.

COMING SOON - BASS GUITAR AND DRUM LESSONS!

Pricing

Unlike big-box music stores like Guitar Center, we don't require you to give us your credit card number. You can pay by the month or individually when you need to go at your own pace. Also, your lessons never have an expiration date with us: you paid for the lesson, and you will get that lesson!

Monthly Lessons

FOUR 30-minute lessons $80.00

FOUR 60-minute lessons $140.00

Special rates if you cancel your lessons at Guitar Center and join our lessons community*

* PROOF OF CANCELLATION REQUIRED AND APPLIES ONLY TO GUITAR CENTER STUDENTS

Music Education Philosophy

I don't teach out of a book. I customize each student's lessons based on what THEY WANT TO LEARN. Just want to learn and play songs? No problem. Want to learn how to solo? Even better. I have developed unique, fun, and successful teaching methods that get you playing right away and allow you to retain what you learn. Sure, there are some basics involved that you'll need to learn, like scales (BORING). But I make learning them fun and meaningful, which will pay off for you.

About Me

Many of you already know me from "the other place." For those who don't, I'm Dr. Marionna Mendiola, a.k.a. the Rocker Doc.

I've been a professional musician for over 25 years, having picked up the guitar at age 10 thanks to a fellow named John Denver. I've performed nationally and internationally (United States, Canada, and Mexico) at fairs, music festivals, and other venues. I've hosted countless open mic nights, released a regional acoustic blues album, and have written soundtracks for a few cable television shows.

I hold a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theoretical Psychology from Capella University, and I completed postdoctoral studies at Cambridge University on neuroscientific aspects of learning.

I've been teaching music for 15 years and have learned to adapt to the myriad personalities that students can possess. This puts me at a huge advantage in making sure you are successful in your musical journey, no matter where you want it to take you.

One of my key strengths is my musical versatility. While I can adapt to any music style, I specialize in classic rock, American and Mexican Folk, and traditional Mississippi Delta Blues. My main folk influence was John Denver, and my main rock influences were Steve Howe of Yes and Tommy Shaw of Styx.

I've partnered with Cozy Events and Entertainment out of McCleary, Washington. Details on my upcoming shows will be posted as I complete my social media pages.

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