“I love to teach, no matter if in-person or online - for geographic outsiders :) My teaching Philosophy is simply based on having fun when it comes to playing the mandolin. I always try to get the best out of each student by focusing on his/her strength. I believe that everybody has something great to offer! Music is not a competition, but a way to express yourself, connect with other players, or simply to bring joy to people. My role is to encourage you and to give you the necessary tools - such as technique, tone, tunes, taste, timing, theory, all the T's! - so you can dive in and have fun! 

My resume as an instructor ranges from teaching media literacy and film production courses at Southern Illinois University to leading mandolin classes at prestigious Bluegrass Music camps such as Kaufmann Kamp (TN), Nashville Mandolin Camp (TN), Camp Bluegrass (TX), Sore Fingers Music School (UK), Adiaha's Bluegrass Camp (Germany), Graenna Bluegrass Academy (Sweden), and many more. I'd love to tell you more about me and how I can help you - just contact me via the contact tab or drop me an e-mail at mstoffel@mac.com."