Mark Abbott

Performer & Guitar Instructor - Raleigh North Carolina



Education

Dean's List Graduate From Berklee College of Music 1987
Degree in Performance
Principle Instrument Guitar

Graduated From UNC Wilmington
Degree in Communications
Minor in Music

Music Instruction

I have been woring as a professional guitar instructor for approximately 30 years. Over the years I have taught at many fine institutions in the area including:
  • Burts Music in Cary
  • Pearson Music in Raleigh
  • Cary School of Music
  • Falls River Music in Cary
  • Music and Atrs Center
  • Walts Guitars and Pro Audio
  • Give to Live Guitar Studio

Performance and Recording

I starting playing professionally at the age of 15 and performed cover and original music in several area working bands prior to attending Berkelee.

Over the years, I have performed with numerous well known artists including:

  • Heath Brothers - Unc Wilminton
  • Skeeter Brandon - Numerous Venues
  • Junior Wells - Cat's Cradle
Over the years I have has the priviledge to be in acts that opened for:
  • James Cotton
  • David Allen Coe
  • Brooks and Dunn
  • Travis Tritt
I have recorded, produced and released 2 CD's of original work and received airplay on local radio stations 100.7, 96.1, and 101.5 to name a few.