Mark Wesling, Classical Guitarist based in Hershey and Harrisburg, PA, Guitar Lessons and Childrens Musician

“Thank You, Mark. Your music was perfect!"
Kendall Hanna, Executive Director, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Mark Wesling, a native of St. Louis , Missouri , has been living and making music in Central Pennsylvania since 1996. He teaches classic guitar lessons from his studios in Hershey and Harrisburg , PA. Mark earned his BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) from the Ohio State University and performs throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states for weddings, corporate events, festivals and concerts and composes and publishes music for the guitar. Mark is also an active artist who works with oils and watercolors. (See Art Gallery)

In 2000, Mark released his first CD of popular classics and original compositions titled “Dream Dance” and in 2002, he released a follow-up CD, titled “A Day of Music”, which includes 11 original compositions and a favorite Fernando Sor composition. In 2003, he released a children’s CD titled “Popcorn and Puppies” with vocalist Dana Alexandra and a Christmas CD titled “Christmas Waiting” with vocalist Liza Kawaller. In 2004, he released a follow-up children’s CD titled “Be the Bridge” with vocalist Liza Kawaller which includes 13 original songs. In 2007 he released "Impressionist Garden", which includes 12 original compositions for solo classical guitar. (See Recordings)

In the past 25 years, Mark has had many opportunities to expand his craft. His focus of interest is Classical guitar with influences of Spanish, Rock, Country, Christian and Bluegrass guitar music. Mark attended the National Guitar Summer Workshop and Ithaca College Winter Guitar Festival. Also, Mark had the honor to participate in Master Classes under renowned guitarists Douglas Rubio, Richard Savino, Andrew York, Richard Provost, and Eliot Fisk.

Mark is currently a Resident Artist in the Wednesday Club of Harrisburg and is a member of the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association and the Harrisburg Suzuki Strings Chapter.

In 2000, Mark received a MTNA Teachers Enrichment Grant funded by the Gibson Musical Instruments company for continuing education. In 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, he received grants from the Jump Street (Formerly MetroArts)/Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts ( PPA ) to conduct guitar lessons for at-risk inner city youths at the Danzante Community Arts Center in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) program is a partnership initiative between local arts organizations and the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts ( PCA ), a state agency. PPA is administered in this region by Jump Street (formerly MetroArts) of the Capital Region.

All of these experiences have helped Mark to develop an impressive repertoire, confidence for public performance, and unique insights in teaching.

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