JCB Music

Craig is a great teacher. I never touched a guitar before meeting him and by the time of my third or fourth lesson, i was playing songs and even singing along to some. i’m not musically gifted or unique and had zero guitar skills coming into my lessons and Craig helped me meet my goals. He’s patient, friendly and extremely easy to get a long with. make sure you practice in between your lessons with Craig and you will be playing song of your choosing in no time.

I absolutely love coming to Craig! I’ve been coming weekly for a little over a year for guitar and voice, and I’m proud to say I can play over 20 songs confidently. The price is awesome and he’s the most convenient person I’ve ever experienced. He is almost always available at the times I need, and he teaches me how to play any song I want to learn. He’s great. Highly recommended.

Craig is exactly what I was hoping for… the perfect blend of cool (to please the teen) and knowledgable (to please the mom). My daughter showed massive improvement in her singing ability after just a few months with Craig. Heading back to him after a break… in preparation for an American Idol audition!

Awesome! My sister and I came and recorded a couple of songs here and had so much fun and learned so much. We will be coming back to record more in the future!
Thank you Craig!

I just finished my tenth guitar lesson with Craig, and he has taken me from not knowing any guitar at all, to being able to play and sing along to about 15 songs (and none of them are nursery rhymes!). He is a wonderful teacher, and is very flexible to meet your needs as a student. He can work with whatever songs inspire me, which makes learning guitar that much more fun! You start with actual songs YOU want to learn, not with Yankee doodle or whatever beginner songs most books or classes start you on. I’ve tried learning guitar at least 4 times over the past 10 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever made it past learning a few chords!
Thank you, Craig, for being such an awesome instructor!

My fear of voice lessons and learning to use my very basic guitar skills was something I am learning to overcome with Craig as a teacher. I have taken 3 lessons and I really feel like I am improving. Stressing the importance of practice (DUH), he has helped me be more disciplined. What I enjoy the most is the coaching I get when playing a song, ways to sing certain phrases, and tailoring the chords to accomodate my voice. Even though these may seem basic, it is all very important for a beginner to learn this way. I have seen alot of improvement in just the past month, and oh yeah — I’m having fun!

Craig has been extremely instrumental in helping me learn how to sing. I’ve played guitar for years but never had a «voice.» My voice would snap, crackle, and pop, then simply give out after half a song.
Over the past several months, I’m able to project and hit notes that I never thought possible. I’m still no Mariah Carey (a boy can dream, can’t he?), but I was sure all these years that I simply couldn’t sing. Now at least I don’t sound like a dying cat anymore… and I still have a lot more room to grow.
Craig has a great little studio for practicing, lessons, or recording. It’s cozy and comfortable. It doesn’t matter what style of music you like, Craig is all about making *you* get better. He gives great feedback on everything from correcting pitch to song structure… all in a way that is tailored to your skill, potential, and taste.
Check him out if need any guitar, voice, or recording options. You’ll only get better.

Craig is a terrific teacher with a good ear for music and special gift for teaching. I am currently learning a variety of songs with him working on the guitar and vocals of each song. He can tailor make your practice sessions to interest you and to find your true passion for the guitar.
You will not go wrong by giving him a try.

Been taking lessons from Craig for years, now. Years, but only because I have no talent. Craig is always patient, helps you play the music YOU like, and works with you to refine your sound (guitar and vocals). Whether you’re a beginner, someone looking for help in producing your music to CD, or somewhere in between, I’d very highly recommend Craig Blaine.