Testimonials
To all my past and present students, good luck with your future playing and keep rockin !
"I’d been “playing” the guitar for many years without a lot of success. I found Craig through the RGT website and arranged to see him. After just a short time I’m making good progress. He can cover the whole spectrum of guitar music with the theory and techniques to back it up. Craig is supportive, gives great encouragement and imparts his knowledge unstintingly.He’s been flexible and adaptable so whatever whim takes hold of me he’s been more than happy to take that on board.
Craig creates a relaxed and comfortable environment. What’s more it’s great fun.Highly recommended!"
Richard Platts
"A great musician involved in many styles of music and a freindly character making lessons relaxed and good fun."
Tom Price
“As a classic 30 something returning to guitar after a long absence from playing Craig was exactly what I was looking for in terms of tuition. Each lesson was fun and informative and always pushed me onwards so I was becoming a better player with each lesson.”
Kier Horton
“Craig is the friendliest, most talented guitar teacher around. He gave me the motivation I needed to become a better guitar player and the grades I got helped me get onto my course at uni!”
Chris Morton, Leeds college of Music
“If Craig taught kung fu he would be Bruce Lee. He gave me hands on experience by allowing me to cover for him in his band.”
Shane Firth
“I learnt so much so quickly mainly due to Craig’s relaxed style and his ability to change a lesson to match my needs, mood and questions often on the day.”
Paul Bond
“Craig is an experienced and versatile tutor who has taught me and my brother (bass player) for over 4 years, he teaches in a professional yet informal style, he has helped us both pass grade 8 at distinction and trained us with different styles, techniques and sight reading. As well as time in the ‘class room’ Craig also has given us both the opportunity to play alongside him/his band in a gig environment. I would strongly recommend Craig’s teaching service to any individual who wishes to learn guitar or bass.”
James Clarke, Guitarist and tutor
“Talented musician! Inspirational! Encouraging! Patient! And above all, the greatest and coolest teacher you’ll ever meet. What else can you ask for? Craig gets 10 stars out of 5! **********”
Monica Martinez
“As a gigging musician Craig has lots of playing experience so I’ve found he can answer any of the thousand questions I’m likely to come up with. Also, because he has the theoretical knowledge to explain and teach, you’ll soon pick things up. He can get you playing what you want to play quickly and thoroughly as possible through enjoyable and varied lessons which range from just learning songs and jamming to being structured and exam focussed – whatever suits you best”
Jon Cocker
“Craig is a very friendly teacher and lessons with him have helped me to improve a lot as a player.”
Max
“When my son Lewis, then aged 7, began guitar I didn’t think he’d be able to play anything legible for months. Craig brought him on so quickly. We sped through Smoke on the water and went on to Greenday, Pink and the Beatles in no time. An ace teacher, all I can say Craig is A BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!”
Karen Potter (Lewis Potter – Kirkstead Junior School)
“Craig is the most patient, kind and knowledgeable teacher. He really helped me improve in technique and performance and boosted my confidence. Thanks!”
Anna Haige
“He said you were a very good teacher and a lot of fun too. Although we never met I also knew you were a good teacher who had motivated James and I thought your choice of music was fab for a child of his age and so relevant. Some of it crossed the divide between our generation too and got him interested in other musicians”
Rachel and James Dore (Parkhouse Primary School)
“The fact that Craig has a great rapour with his pupils is evident at each lesson-and my son really enjoyed his time learning guitar with him. Couple that with the passes at ‘Distinction’ he achieved in each of his exams and I’d be more than happy to recommend Craig as a top-class teacher to any parent looking to ensure their child has a well-structured and enjoyable introduction to music.”
Glyn Madden (Musician – Yamaha UK)
“My daughter had lessons with Craig for several months; she thoroughly enjoyed them and felt comfortable in the learning environment. I would definitely recommend Craig”
Catherine Whitehead (Hope Hibbord – Brockley Primary School)
“Craig is a cracking session player and guitar tutor”
Andy (Elbow Smash)
“Excellent teacher! Couldn’t play a lot before but after only a few lessons I understood the guitar more and improved on my lead playing and rhythms in a very short time. Great teacher who was well recommended to me and should be recommended for anyone else serious about learning the instrument”
Richard Jackson
"Enjoyed my lessons with craig, I made quick progress and he taught me very usefull techniques."
Joseph Collins
"Many thanks for your hard work this half term- It's fab to have such an inspirational teacher. Thanks"
Ben Wilson, Curriculum Leader of Music, Newfield School
"I had an 8 year old son who was a frustrated rock star - Thanks to Craig he is well on his way! He has made great progress in the short time Craig has been teaching him. Craigs patience and ability to tailor lessons to individiual requirements is priceless - he has managed to not only get Jamie to play Bon Jovi but also what Jamie thought would be "boring scales"!!
Rachel Cox and Jamie
"My 12 Year old grandson has been having guitar lessons with Craig for what must be 4 months now and has come on very well. I play guitar but since he has started lessons he has outstripped me. He is confident in reading music and translating it and enjoys the stuff that Craig gives him. He actually enjoys going, looks forward to it and cant get enough so that he wants to learn more new tunes. Craig seems to have lots to teach him and his approach is certainly hitting the mark and keeping his interest."
Linda Cawley
"Craig plans each lesson specifically for my needs and is very patient and encouraging. So glad to have found him. Highly recommended!"
Louisa Harris
