Writing Classes in Dingmans Ferry, PA

Years of Experience: 30+ Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 50 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Craig's early music influence came from his family; he grew up with Mom's jazz, RB and soul records and his brother's Rock Roll albums. Craig started playing guitar at the age of 9. In high school, Craig started performing live with his first rock roll band. He attended Berklee College of Music and studied with private teachers and attended workshops with great musicians including Dave Creamer, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker and many more. For the next 30 plus years Craig has become one of the most versatile guitarists playing many styles including Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Latin, Jam band, rock and Pop music. You can find him playing intimate solo gigs, with orchestras and band in all types of venues. He has toured in Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and the USA. Besides performances in his original bands he also has performed or recorded with great musicians including Jeff Andrews, Dave Creamer, Vince DelGato, Joe Deninzon, Mark Egan, Ian Froman, Hans Glawischnig, Craig Handy, Molly Holm, Carol Lawrence, Donny McCaslin, Aaron Minsky, Danny Paradise, Bill Rogers, Bobby Rydell, Paul Simon, Ben Vereen Michael Wilcox, Creatrix, Hexbelt, Rural Free Delivery and others. Craig has also been a guitar instructor since the mid 80's. Formal Education: Berklee college of music Private Education: 10 years of private lessons Performing Experience: First professional gig started 1980. Since then I have been performing solo guitar with bands and orchestra performing many styles music including classical jazz, rock, latin, blues and popular. Experience Teaching: My first professional teaching started while attending the Berklee College of music in 1985. Since then I've been teaching privately and in schools teaching private students and group lessons. In addition to guitar studies I also teach theory songwriting and composition.