Stop guessing how to sing
Many students come with the same thought:
“I’ve always wanted to sing, but I’m not sure I’m good enough.”
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need confidence.
You don’t need to be “naturally talented.”
You just need the right guidance. That’s where we start — from the very first session.
My vocal lessons focus on clear structure and proven progress — especially for adult beginners.
Mr.Holmes
2020-01-27
Mark is an amazingly talented singing teacher. I have been a singer in many bands and had picked up some bad habits and my vocals after singing would be sore after. Mark got rid of these bad habits and also helped me to strengthen and work on my own style, my band have all said how much my singing has improved. Really nice and relaxing lessons. If you are looking to get lessons I 100% reccomend having them with Mark. Thanks for everything Mark.
Declan Hyland
2020-01-02
Mark is an excellent teacher with a great insight into the mechanics of singing, and the expressive potential of his students. He taught me general singing practice, as well as advanced rock techniques which many tutors don't teach. He helped me discover details in cover songs, showing me approaches which I could then use in my own singing style. He also showed me ways of enhancing my own compositions, and encouraged me to bring original songs to our singing lessons.
House of Witches
2019-05-04
I enjoyed a lot taking the vocal classes and learnt techniques that will improve my singing
Eva Nürnberg
2019-03-05
It was a pleasure to have my lessons with Mark - I learned a lot and I was having a great time. Thank you!
Thaitawee Meengern
2019-02-26
I got a lot of new skills from him.
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Format
In-person vocal lessons in tutor's studio (Berlin-Friedrichshain)
Online singing lessons worldwide
Styles
Rock · Pop · R&B · Indie · Alternative
Who's it for
Complete adult beginners – no experience required
English and Russian-speaking expats
Intermediate singers who want better vocal technique
Trial Lesson
Start with a focused 45-minute session:
Overview of your voice
Understanding its current state, and what it needs most to develop further
2–3 personalized exercises for home
Chosen specifically for your voice
Personal recommendations for next steps
Don’t waste time on irrelevant techniques
25€
Continue Your Progress
4 Lessons Pack
Build consistency & direction
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Develop your core exercises
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Build consistent vocal habits
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Improve control, breathing, and tone
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Gain confidence through regular practice
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More vocal stability
240€
10 Lessons Course
A complete, personalized vocal development path
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A step-by-step system built from your vocal analysis
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Strong, healthy vocal foundation
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Expanded range and better control
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Improved endurance and vocal freedom
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Growing confidence and expressive ability
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Progress you can clearly feel
500€
Single Lesson
Focused help for a specific issue
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Get practical feedback
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Learn exercises you can use right away
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Ideal for check-ins or quick adjustments
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Solve one specific issue
65€
Each lesson is 60 minutes
Mark Gritsenko is a Berlin-based singer, producer and vocal coach with 15+ years of professional experience. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the alternative band Marakesh (more on Wikipedia), whose music was featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack.
He has performed 300+ concerts across Europe, opened for Placebo and worked as a producer for The X Factor. A Berlin Music Video Awards nominee, he also leads the synth-driven project Siamese Youth, signed to the New York–based label NewRetroWave.
As a vocal coach in Berlin, Mark works primarily with adult beginners and expats who want structured singing lessons in English or Russian.
For Students Who Want More
After building a solid vocal foundation, you can develop your own original song with guidance and production support.
This includes:
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Clarifying your artistic direction
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Developing melody & lyrics
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Vocal identity refinement
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Demo recording support
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Full custom song
Available for dedicated students.
Central Berlin (Ostkreuz ←→ Frankfurter Allee)
Online available worldwide via Zoom