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Mark Lincoln was born in S. California but was raised near Portland Oregon in a town called Beaverton. When he was twelve years old, he began his journey into the realm of the creative by composing poetry and was later published in a journal called "In Dappled Sunlight." He wrote for four years until his older sister blessed him with his first guitar, an old beat-up nylon stringed classical guitar. Mark played that guitar for five years, continuing to compose his own lyrics and starting the process of matching his own words with chords that he was learning on the guitar. He learned to play chords from his friends and from music books that he both bought and borrowed. Mark cited his four biggest influences, at that point at least, as The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, The Rolling Stones.

Mark cites his most current influences as Radiohead, U2, older music by REM, and Peter Gabriel amongst others. He performs with two acoustic guitars, one being a six-string M-36 Martin with a three-pieced back for increased bass response, and a Guild Twelve-string which is his most recent acquisition. Mark is fond of saying that the twelve-string guitar is better because you get two guitars for the price of one, but he still plays his Martin equally as much and with the same passion.

Mark ended up in Fort Collins Colorado where he currently lives, works as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and continues to write, teach and perform music. He currently performs with a group called "Black Nelson" as well as with a number of other seasoned professional musicians including his cousin David, a virtuoso lead-guitar player. Mark has performed in many of the smaller venues in Denver and Boulder, as well as some of the larger ones including the Fox Theatre, The Boulder Theatre, Herman's Hideaway, and also at The Soiled Dove where he opened for Jefferson Starship as a soloist. Some of Mark's originals are also available for your listening pleasure on MySpace. (Less)

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Basic Guitar with Mark Lincoln

Learning the basics of the guitar, the building blocks if you will, is an extremely important step in learning and mastering the guitar. This series is all about the basics.

Lesson 1

Guitar Basics

This lesson is all about the basics. Mark explains guitar parts, holding the guitar, and...

Length: 13:12
Lesson 2

Tuning, Gear, and Chords

Mark begins by discussing equipment every guitarist should own. Then, he introduces chords...

Length: 17:28
Lesson 3

Chords and Strumming

Mark finishes his discussion of the "open" chords. He applies these chords to basic rhythm...

Length: 17:33
Lesson 4

Minor Chords and More

Mark reviews the major chords and introduces the minor chords. He also covers strumming...

Length: 25:48
Lesson 5

Expanding Chords

Mark introduces a few more minor chords. He also provides a monster chord exercise.

Length: 16:36
Lesson 6

Strumming Exercises

Mark Lincoln continues his discussion of chords and strumming. He introduces several new...

Length: 19:30
Lesson 7

Music Theory and Barre...

Mark covers several topics in this lesson. He explains scales and barre chords. He also...

Length: 21:45
Lesson 8

E Shape Barre Chords

Mark Lincoln covers E shaped barre chords in greater depth. Mark refers to these chords...

Length: 15:12
Lesson 9

A Shape Barre Chords

Mark covers the A Shape / Type 2 barre chords in greater depth.

Length: 17:12
Lesson 10

Minor Barre Chords

Mark introduces minor barre chords that utilize the shape of the "open" Em chord.

Length: 13:10
Lesson 11

A Minor Shape Barre...

Mark introduces minor barre chords based on the shape of the "open" Am chord. He refers...

Length: 12:36
Lesson 12

Mini Barre Chord

Mark demonstrates abbreviated versions of the "Type 1" and "Type 2" barre chords. He...

Length: 17:43
Lesson 13

A Shape Mini Barre

Mark teaches the "mini barre" version of the A major shaped barre chord. He also explains...

Length: 20:29
Lesson 14

Minor Mini Barre Chords

Mark Lincoln applies mini-barre chord concepts to minor chords.

Length: 12:28
Lesson 15

Guitar Technique

Mark Lincoln explains essential components of guitar technique.

Length: 15:59
Lesson 16

Guitar Dynamics

Mark Lincoln explains how dynamics can enhance your playing. He covers topics such as...

Length: 27:48
Lesson 17

Transistion Strums

Mark Lincoln explains more about guitar technique. This time around he introduces "transition...

Length: 26:12
Lesson 18

Harmonic Technique

Mark Lincoln explains what harmonics are and how they are played.

Length: 15:31
Lesson 19

Expanding Liquid Chords

Mark Lincoln expands on the concept of liquid chords. He explains new chord variations...

Length: 16:21
Lesson 20

Spicing up Chords

Mark demonstrates how chord progressions can be spiced up by adding hammer-ons and pull-offs.

Length: 12:21
Lesson 21

Chord Fingering

Mark explains how chord fingerings must be altered when applying "liquid chord" concepts....

Length: 11:10
Lesson 22

Precision Strumming

Mark returns to the land of chords. This time around, he provides an exercise that contains...

Length: 14:28
Lesson 23

D to D in Six Steps

Mark provides a chord progression that shifts from one D chord to another in six steps.

Length: 15:20
Lesson 24

Chord Voicings and Construction

Mark delves deeper into chord construction and alternate chord voicings.

Length: 13:36
Lesson 25

Quantitative and Qualitative...

Mark tests your guitar knowledge with a pop quiz. Then, he discusses quantitative and...

Length: 22:54
Lesson 26

Quantitative and Qualitative...

In the 26th installment of his basic guitar series, Mark reviews the quantitative and...

Length: 17:34
Lesson 27

Rhythm and Guitar

Mark provides exercises designed to make you a better rhythm player.

Length: 0:00
Lesson 28

Expanded Rhythm Exercise

Mark Lincoln expands on the rhythm exercise from lesson 27. This time around he incorporates...

Length: 14:31
Lesson 29

Hand Structure

Mark discusses proper playing technique. He provides a few exercises that facilitate...

Length: 17:02
Lesson 30

Cadd9 and Dsus2

Mark provides an exercise that features two new chords - Cadd9 and Dsus2.

Length: 0:00
Lesson 31

Finger Glue and Flexibility

In the 31st lesson, Mark discusses his "finger glue" technique. This technique improves...

Length: 21:31
Lesson 32

Reviewing Chord Changes

Mark takes a step back in lesson 32 to explain how to make quick and accurate chord changes.

Length: 22:14
Lesson 33

Sliding

Mark explains how to use the slide technique between chords.

Length: 19:24
Lesson 34

Keeping Time While Playing

Mark reviews qualitative and quantitative changes. He explains how to keep time while...

Length: 21:17
Lesson 35

A Minor Progression

Mark discusses qualitative and quantitative changes within an A minor progression.

Length: 19:56
Lesson 36

Chord Transistions

Mark Lincoln discusses several techniques that can be used when transitioning between...

Length: 21:43
Lesson 37

Chord Transistions Revisited

In this lesson, Mark once again covers the subject of chord transitions. This time around,...

Length: 23:25
Lesson 38

Playing Individual Notes

In lesson 38, Mark discusses how playing single notes rather than chords can spice up...

Length: 22:56
Lesson 39

Rocking Out

Lesson 39 is all about rocking out. Mark discusses some tips to take your playing to the...

Length: 18:08
Lesson 40

Slash Chords

Lesson 40 takes a deeper look at slash chords. Mark discusses why they're called slash...

Length: 14:42
Lesson 41

Strumming from the Wrist

In lesson 41, Mark reviews the warm-up section and provides new tips on playing adequately...

Length: 22:09
Lesson 42

Raising the Barre

Mark builds further on barre chord techniques and liquid chords.

Length: 17:24
Lesson 43

Building on Your Chord...

In lesson 43, Mark discusses additional skills related to learning and playing chords,...

Length: 20:42
Lesson 44

Experiment With Playing

Lesson 44 is all about trying new things. Mark discusses experimenting with your playing...

Length: 17:20
Lesson 45

Diversifying

In this lesson, Mark once again talks about changing up chord derivatives to create a...

Length: 20:56
Lesson 46

Shaping the Hands

In lesson 46, Mark explains how to maximize your options by maintaining chord shapes while...

Length: 21:44
Lesson 47

Precision Strumming

Today, Mark takes in depth look at strumming.

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Lesson 48

Shine Like the Sun

Mark Lincoln teaches an original song entitled "Shine Like the Sun."

Length: 18:59
Lesson 49

Changing Chords : Accuracy...

Mark teaches some useful information on how to mix postures, "finger glue," and techniques...

Length: 30:56
Lesson 50

Play Along with Mulitple...

In this lesson, Mark guides you through the world of alternate chord voicings. He teaches...

Length: 23:06
Lesson 51

Understanding Liquified...

Mark brings us a very appealing aspect to better understand the guitar. With his explanation...

Length: 25:32

Guitar Performance

Singing with Guitar

Performing live or in a studio situation is a goal of many aspiring guitarists. Vocal training and the ability to sing and play at the same time are skills that will help in this endeavor.

Lesson 1

Introduction to Singing

Mark introduces you to the wonderful world of singing.

Length: 15:12
Lesson 2

Vocal Exercises

Mark Lincoln guides you through stretches and vocal exercises to warm up the voice.

Length: 23:12
Lesson 3

Vocal Vibrato

Mark continues to discuss vocal warm-ups and exercises. Then, he moves on to explain vibrato.

Length: 23:42
Lesson 4

Warming the Breath

Mark covers some singing terms and teaches an exercise that is used to "warm the breath."

Length: 19:10
Lesson 5

Singing and Guitar

Mark Lincoln talks more about vocal exercise and warm-up. Then, he moves on to discuss...

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Lesson 6

Singing Exercises

Mark Lincoln provides more singing exercises to practice while playing your guitar.

Length: 26:15
Lesson 7

Singing and Playing...

Mark returns to singing and playing. Mark teaches proper form while singing and playing,...

Length: 17:54
Lesson 8

Anatomy and Dynamics

Mark Lincoln discusses song dynamics and the anatomy of songs. He also explains more about...

Length: 23:19
Lesson 9

Rhythm in Music

Mark Lincoln explains how rhythm is used in music.

Length: 15:16
Lesson 10

Technique Applied

Mark Lincoln applies singing and playing techniques to the Doors song "Riders on the Storm."...

Length: 17:19
Lesson 11

Palm Muting and Separation

In lesson 11 of his performance series, Mark discusses the palm muting technique and how...

Length: 23:30
Lesson 12

Picking Vs. Strumming

Mark discusses how alternating between arpeggios and strummed chords can add contrast...

Length: 15:02
Lesson 13

Silence is Golden

Mark discusses silence in music and how it can transform a piece. Additionally, he explains...

Length: 16:40
Lesson 14

Warm-up and Practice

In this lesson, Mark Lincoln talks more about warming up your voice and walks you through...

Length: 16:14
Lesson 15

Preparations for Playing...

Mark provides a lecture on items you should do and think about to become a proficient...

Length: 20:57
Lesson 16

Voice and Guitar

In this lesson, Mark delves into the concept of combining both your voice and guitar into...

Length: 21:47
Lesson 17

A Day in the Life

Mark Brings us Lesson 17 today to explain the preparation that goes into a performance....

Length: 19:09
Lesson 18

The Dynamics of a Song

In this lesson, Mark teaches all of the diverse parts to a song with regards to dynamics.

Length: 20:17
Lesson 19

Proper Breathing Routines

In this episode, Mark talks about proper breathing techniques and routines. He gives us...

Length: 23:34
Lesson 20

Play Along with Mark...

Mark Lincoln brings us a great play along opportunity. Mark provides lyrics as well as...

Length: 24:06
Lesson 21

Palm Muting Technique

Lesson 21 is a repeat of lesson 20's content only with a whole new set of chords and techniques....

Length: 20:05

Song Writing with Mark

Song Writing

Writing original music is often the primary motivation for learning a musical instrument. This process comes naturally to some, but is quite intimidating to others. In this lesson series, Mark explains the songwriting process in a manner that is accessible to everyone. He applies basic music theory concepts and a multitude of practical tips to the writing process.

Lesson 1

Songwriting Basics

Mark Lincoln introduces his songwriting series. He provides a brief overview of some basic...

Length: 23:16
Lesson 2

Choosing Chords

Mark discusses chord relationships and chord construction. He also includes basic exercises...

Length: 11:02
Lesson 3

I, IV, V Progression

Mark further elaborates on chord relationships within a song. He covers the I, IV, V...

Length: 17:45
Lesson 4

Song Technique

Mark Lincoln shares several techniques that will help you turn chord progressions into...

Length: 16:02
Lesson 5

Writing Lyrics and Melody...

Mark delves into the realm of writing lyrics. He provides tips for pulling melodies from...

Length: 19:31
Lesson 6

Pulling Out the Melody

In this lesson, Mark discusses some of the complexities of melody writing and how to pull...

Length: 18:57
Lesson 7

Lyrics and Melody

Mark begins a discussion on phrasing, lyrics and melody - essential tools for any song...

Length: 29:48
Lesson 8

Melody and Chords

In lesson 8, Mark delves deeper into how to pull a melody from the chords you are using.

Length: 32:23
Lesson 9

Octaves and Alternating...

Yet again, Mark Lincoln brings clarity to songwriting with an in depth explanation of...

Length: 18:06
Lesson 10

Deconstruction of Writing...

In this information packed lesson, Mark dives deep into how to deconstruct the process...

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Lesson 11

Enhancing the Development...

In this lesson Mark digs even deeper into the structure of a song.

Length: 24:15

12 String with Mark

12 String Guitar

The 12 string guitar is known for its full and unique sound. In this lesson series, you will learn everything you need to know about your instrument. Topics provided include history, tunings, chords, picking, exercises and much more.

Lesson 1

Your 12 String Guitar

This lesson covers all of the basics and history of the 12 string guitar. Mark also provides...

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Lesson 2

12 String Techniques

Mark Lincoln teaches valuable techniques for the 12 string guitar. He implements these...

Length: 36:31
Lesson 3

Chords & Stretching

Mark Lincoln shares some fun exercises that will help you warm up and nail a few tough...

Length: 43:40

Songs with Mark

Learning to play songs is a rewarding and enjoyable way to put your guitar skills to the test. This series is all about learning great songs.

"Jeni Lani"Mark Lincoln

Mark Lincoln teaches his original song "Jeni Lani." He also throws in a good deal of useful music knowledge.

Length: 31:57

"Zero Hour"Mark Lincoln

Mark Lincoln teaches his original song "Zero Hour."

Length: 23:59

"That's What She Told Me"Mark Lincoln

Mark brings us one of his original songs with a punch. Here Mark teaches "That's What She Told Me."

Length: 33:31

"A Song For You"Mark Lincoln

Yet again, Mark brings his unique songwriting style to JamPlay with an original song. "A Song For You" is a more difficult song that features a Latin feel and a strong punctuated...

Length: 28:16

"The Story of Me"Mark Lincoln

Mark Lincoln teaches an original song of his entitled "The Story of Me."

Length: 17:16

"Hope Springs Eternal"Mark Lincoln

Mark Lincoln just does not stop writing great originals! Here he teaches a rather complex song called "Hope Springs Eternal." This song will test your ability to play arpeggios...

Length: 30:22

"Iris"Goo Goo Dolls

In this lesson Mark Lincoln teaches the famous Goo Goo Dolls song, "Iris."

Length: 37:52

Entertainment - Concerts and Events

Check out some concerts and events filmed by the JamPlay staff.

Mark Lincoln Live Part 1

You will learn the parts of the guitar and how they function. Steve also discusses the importance of technique.

Length: 12:34

Mark Lincoln Live Part 2

You will learn the parts of the guitar and how they function. Steve also discusses the importance of technique.

Length: 14:21

Mark Lincoln at Avogadro's Number

You will learn the parts of the guitar and how they function. Steve also discusses the importance of technique.

Length: 22:34
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