Mark D Dunnett

Mark, an award wining film composer and experienced instructor of composition, orchestration, guitar, piano, and ukulele, tailors fun, personalized lessons for students aged 5 to 90, including those with special needs. His students, who often study with him for 3–4 years, pursue music as a career, hobby, or therapy. He emphasizes enjoyment, ear training, theory, and technical musicality. Mark studied classical theory, harmony, and piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music for two years before earning a B.A. in Film Scoring and Composition from the fabled Berklee College of Music, mentored by renowned classical composer John Bavicchi. He was also featured in Guitar World Magazine’s Mike Varney Home Town Heroes column for his guitar compositions. In 2025, Mark so far has won five festival awards for his score in the action/crime feature film Escobank, including Best Composer at the Paris Art & Film Awards and Best Score at the Pisa Cinema Carnival International Film Festival. He also received the Work of Excellence Trophy at the Buenos Aires International Film Festival, where he was a finalist for Best Score. These achievements highlight his talent and promise in the industry.

“I really try to teach the instrument in a fun way especially with kids but also at the same time I encourage musicality including ear training, theory and an understanding of what makes good music in terms of a technical point of view. Having fun and enjoying what you are doing is the best way to learn an instrument.”