Mark started studying the guitar in 1967 with Bill Loughman Jr.; he developed an early interest in classical guitar, and continued with Tony JanFlone from 1971-1976. He took a master class with Carlos Barbosa-Lima, then continued his studies at Duquesne University with Robert Clarke.
In 2008, he released MYTH AND FEELING, a solo guitar CD, to coincide with his performances at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy.
