Mark Langford
Founder/Music Instructor

• Guitar (Intermediate-Advanced)

• Bass (Intermediate-Advanced)

• Availability Tuesday - Thursday at $75/hr, $40/half hour 

Mark Langford performs Classical, Flamenco, Acoustic Classic Rock, Rock & Roll and brings a lifetime of experience in music to Rock and Roll San Diego. Langford is an acclaimed guitarist with a diverse discography. Today he’s best known as a classical and flamenco specialist who has played for presidents and corporations, as well as opening for Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble and the Eagles upcoming 2023 Tour. He’s also spent years performing with regional favorites such as hard rockers, Bible Black (80’s) and indie combo, Danse Macabre (90’s). Meanwhile engineering live performances for numerous artists, notably a long stint with California based show band, The Mar Dels.

Mark started studying Classical Guitar in 1989 and has studied with World renowned Classical guitarists Eliott Fisk, Flavio Cucchi, Celin and Lito Romero. He started studying and performing Flamenco Guitar around 1998 and since has studied with great Flamenco guitarists Juan Serrano, Manolo Sanlucar, Gerardo Nunez, Manolo Franko, Paco Serrano and Jose Antonio Rodriguez. Mark has mastered an extensive repertoire of Spanish Classical guitar masterpieces and all forms of Flamenco.

As Executive Director and Founder of Rock and Roll San Diego, Langford’s knowledge has helped create a true asset for musicians, offering recording, rehearsals, equipment rentals, repairs, lessons and much more, and in the process making the facilities an essential part of the area’s music community.

Matt Bozzone
Drum Instructor

• Drum Lessons (Beginner - Advanced)

• Availability: Remote and in person lessons available at $65/hr and $35/half hr with a discount when you enroll in auto pay.

Matt Bozzone is a drummer, percussionist, and composer who has been working full time as a musician in San Diego, CA since 2011.  As a drummer for hire, he has toured extensively throughout the U.S with artists in the "global groove" scene., performing at popular festivals, performing arts centers, clubs, and community events.  Since 2016 he's been teaching drum lessons to children and adults of all ages.  Matt tailors his lessons to each student's interests and needs, with a focus on having fun and exploring the joy of music.  He has experience playing many styles, but has a deep love for music from Africa and Latin America.  One of his career highlights includes playing percussion on six U.S. tour dates for Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, a legendary band from Nigeria.  Aside from working as a drum instructor and sideman to other artists, Matt is the bandleader and primary composer for the band Spacehall Sound Machine.

Shannon Woods
Music Instructor

• Guitar Lessons (Beginner - Advanced)

• Bass Lessons (Beginner - Advanced)

The calm in the middle of a musical hurricane of activity, General Manager Shannon Woods, oversees daily operations at Rock and Roll San Diego. As a multi-talented instrumentalist, she has performed with several notable combos, including punk icons, The Dinettes (bass) and alternative rockers, Evening’s Empire (guitar), giving her real insight into the needs of the many musicians who pass through Rock and Roll San Diego’s doors each day. 

Andrew Vincent
Music Instructor

• Drum Lessons (Beginner - Advanced)

With 16 years of music experience and a reputation for exceptional metal drumming, Andrew has made significant contributions to bands such as Submerged, Imperial Crystalline Entombment, Carthus, and Masonry, elevating their musical direction and live performances. Commitment to continuous learning and fostering growth in others, combined with teaching experience, have solidified his standing in the music industry. As a dedicated musician, he excels at providing drum instruction and guiding drummers of all skill levels in their development.

SPECIALIZES IN METAL, THRASH, HARDCORE, & HEAVY ROCK GENRES FOR ALL LEVELS FROM ADVANCED TO BEGINNER

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE JAZZ & POP STUDENTS ALSO WELCOME

Offering free introductory mini drum lessons all of January! (valid January 2025 only)

Tatiana MacMartin
Music Instructor

• Voice Lessons (Beginner - Advanced)

• Piano Lessons (Beginner - Intermediate)

Tatiana MacMartin is a voice and piano instructor originally from Quebec, Canada. Her singing background spans from pop and rock to opera and musical theatre, giving her a versatile approach to technique and performance. She enjoys helping students develop their unique sound and build confidence in their musical abilities.