Mark Dvorak continues to be an integral member of the folk music community. When he's not on the road, you can find him here and there teaching, jamming with students and passers by, or just hanging out at different venues soaking in the vibe.
He began teaching as an avocation, but his interest in working with students deepened and evolved into a way of life and a livelihood of "helping people teach themselves."
Since 1986, thousands of music students have passed through his classes. He has helped many a beginner get through their first chords and strums, and has hosted a catalogue of master classes and workshops on a range of subjects from old time banjo picking to the legacy of the great Lead Belly, to just about every other topic related to the study of the American folk song.
Upcoming classes & workshops:
Folk Banjo Basics
A 90 minute workshop exploring MD’s approach to playing the 5-string banjo - folk style. Learn more now.
New materials:
Under Mistletoe
Download & print the lyrics, chord progression & tab to MD’s seasonal classic, “Under Mistletoe.”