“Music is much more than just notes on a page, or a melody you can hear. It is an activity that with proper guidance, can teach much more. Music can provide some of the best exercise for the brain; teach work ethic, self discipline, and potentially life changing lessons and values that can affect our society as a whole. Not many tasks posses these qualities.”

Mark Esser is an extremely experienced and talented musician with extensive performance, teaching, and recording experience. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in music with an emphasis in Jazz Guitar, and a Masters of Education degree from Portland State University. Mark has achieved several honors and awards throughout the country in his musical career.

Mr. Esser is currently the Director of Bands and Instrumental Music at Skyridge Middle School in Camas, Washington where he teaches Jazz Band, Concert Band, Guitar, and several Music Performance and Appreciation courses. He has superior training in teaching Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Brass, and Woodwind Instruments. Mark is experienced in teaching and performing in several styles and genres of music, “everything from Bach to Rock”. He also has experience in Afro-Cuban Drumming and leading educational and community Drum Circles.

Mark is a well rounded energetic individual who is passionate about playing and teaching music.