Biography
Mark Mazengarb is a professional musician and guitarist currently based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Mark is an experienced performer in a wide variety of genres including Classical, Jazz, Celtic, Popular, Rock, Ragtime, Bluegrass, Gypsy, Country, Blues and Folk.
After finishing high school in Tauranga, Mark moved to Wellington to complete his Bachelor of Music Degree through the Wellington Conservatorium of Music, majoring in classical performance. In his final year, Mark undertook an exchange to the University of North Carolina where he unintentionally discovered the world of Bluegrass and the music of guitar greats Chet Atkins, Merle Travis and Jerry Reed.
Since graduating in 2006, Mark has visited the USA several times where he has learnt from a variety of esteemed guitarists including Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles. At the Auckland Folk Festival in 2008, he was the recipient of the Frank-Winter memorial Award, given to aspiring young musicians with clear musical goals. This award enabled him to travel to Nashville to attend and perform at the Chet Atkins Convention, along with several other workshops and festivals.
Currently Mark has a busy performing schedule around the Auckland area where he plays in several bands and also as a soloist. His latest project has been the completion of his debut album: Acoustic Affair which is now available.
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