Testimonials

As an adult student, I could not be more pleased studying with Mark. Mark has the ability to teach students with broadly diverse goals, ranging from those of beginners to gifted players and without regard to the age of the student. Beyond that, Mark brings a deep background as a musician who studied with great teachers and shares it with his students in a highly positive and enjoyable setting. Studying with Mark makes me want to be a better player, and that’s the greatest compliment one can write about a teacher!
– John W. (Baltimore, MD)

Mr. Pfannschmidt is very talented and passionate in his teaching. He is a mentor to our son as a young musician and nurtures balance, courage and self-confidence in him.
– Sherry Z. (Rockville, MD)

Learning viola under Mr. Pfannschmidt has really strengthened my skills as an orchestral player. He keeps every viola lesson fun and enjoyable! 

– Michael W. (Rockville, MD)

I am a long-time viola student of Mark Pfannschmidt. I look forward to my biweekly lessons with Mr. P. and I like how he thinks out of the box in finding the appropriate way for me to progress in my viola studies, even with the significant hearing loss I have. Mr. P. was also instrumental in helping my daughter develop her violin skills during her adolescent years. 

– Wendy C. (Gaithersburg, MD) 

My son has been a violin student of Mr. Pfannschmidt for 3 years. We have never before had a teacher that brings so much of his own excitement with music and music history to every lesson. He has increased my son's love of the instrument and this makes him try harder to learn more. 

– Parent