Why Students Choose
Huntingdon Guitar School

30+ Years Experience

1000s of Students Taught

All Skill Levels

Overcome technique problems.

  

Supervised training where you need it most.

  

Coaching to help you become the musician you want to be.

  

Improved aural skills so that you can learn faster without the use of notation.

  

Improved creative skills... write better songs; play more exciting solos.

  

Learn where your weak areas are and get to the next level faster.

For Beginners:

  • Do you wish you could play guitar like your heroes but don't know where to start?
  • Are you becoming discouraged or frustrated trying to teach yourself?
  • Finding it difficult to make time for consistent practice?


For Intermediate/Advanced:

  • Have you hit a plateau with your guitar playing?
  • Getting poor results from online teaching resources?
  • Feel like something is holding you back?

Sound familiar?

With professional guidance you can avoid the frustration of figuring things out alone, and make faster progress.

Call now - 01480 896724


Craig Hardie is a highly experienced professional guitarist, with a career in live performance that spans more than 30 years. Throughout this  period, he has dedicated himself to guiding and mentoring newcomers as they embark on their exciting guitar journey. His passion lies not only in welcoming beginners but also in supporting established guitarists as they seek to elevate their skills. Craig offers focused coaching to help these musicians enhance their improvisation abilities, deepen their understanding of music theory, and cultivate their creativity. 

In addition to these skills, Craig also assists aspiring musicians in finding opportunities to join bands, tackling any technical challenges they may face, and building their confidence as they prepare for live performances. His multi-faceted approach ensures that each student receives personalised attention tailored to their unique goals and aspirations.

Craig conducts his lessons from the comfort of his home studio, located in the picturesque village of Alconbury, just a short distance from Huntingdon. Here, he creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that promotes learning and creativity, allowing students of all levels to thrive in their musical pursuits.


"I can instantly now see around every chord where the scale is, where the notes are to play, where the home notes are... In three months my playing improved more than in three years working alone. It was a no-brainer to come here, and it's been awesome."


- KEITH MOODY -

"Highly recommended. I started as a complete beginner and now have an extensive repertoire on both acoustic and electric thanks to the excellent teaching."


- BOB BATES -

"My lad really enjoys his lessons with Craig. Always leaves buzzing! Highly recommended."


- RICHARD SYKES -

"Wanted to learn the guitar for ages, found a brilliant teacher, patient and very very knowledgeable. Throughly recommended."


- MARK WASS -

"From day one my son was learning to play music he enjoyed in a relaxed and friendly environment. He has been encouraged to learn pieces that he really loves along side structured lessons which has kept him motivated and improving at a phenomenal rate."


 - JULIA WOODMORE -

MUSIC THEORY

  • Increase your chord & scale vocabulary.
  • Learn how music works.
  • Get a complete and coherent understanding of the fretboard.
  • Become a stronger composer.

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

  • Integrate both new and existing skills to become a better and more confident guitarist.
  • Improve your live performance.
  • Learn how to play and jam with other people.

PERSONALISED COACHING

  • Personalised instruction directing you towards what you want to achieve in the shortest time.
  • Help with confidence building and personal development.
  • Learn how to find your unique voice on your instrument.

CLASSES

Flexible class options allow you to focus only on the areas you need to study to reach your goals:

FRETBOARD STUDY

Expand your music theory knowledge so that you can write better music and improvise more effectively.

GENERAL TRAINING

Apply what you've learned to real musical activities and develop the skills needed for playing with others.

LEAD PHRASING

Learn how to improvise expressive solos every time you play and develop your unique musical voice. 

REPERTOIRE

Get step-by-step instruction on playing your favourite songs, riffs and solos with tablature notation included for all pieces.

Call 01480 896724

to discuss building a program of tuition personalised to your requirements.

Pricing

4 hourly classes per month ... £29.25 p/h

7 hourly classes per month ... £25.29 p/h

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What ages do you teach?

Students from the age of 10 and up. For younger students who are developing an interest in guitar, contact Craig for a copy of the Complete Beginners Guide which can get your child started at his/her own pace prior to seeking formal tuition.


Are you DBS checked?

Craig holds a current DBS certification, and provides a safe and secure environment for learning.


When do you teach?

Classes are scheduled between 5pm-9pm weekdays.


Which styles of music do you teach?

Rock, metal, blues, country, indie, folk and funk up to an advanced level.

Ready to start your guitar journey? Call now for a free no-obligation introductory evaluation

01480 896724