Craig Graham
Guitar Faculty — Classical, Acoustic & Electric; Jazz, Bluegrass, Latin, Rock & Pop
Craig Graham's early music influence came from his family; he grew up with Mom's jazz, R&B 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 great musicians including Dave Creamer, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, John Scofield and many more.
Craig is a versatile guitarist and recording artists, fluent in many styles including classical, jazz, Latin, bluegrass, blues, jam band, rock and pop. He has performed as a featured artist or studio guest on more than 100 recordings, with additional performances on television and radio broadcasts.
Performances range from solo performances to orchestras and bands in classical and all types of venues. Craig has toured in Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and throughout the United States.
Besides fronting his original Craig Graham Band, he has performed and recorded with leading musicians and ensembles including: Jeff Andrews, Dave Creamer, Vince DelGato, Joe Deninzon, Mark Egan, Fantuzzi, Ian Froman, Hans Glawishnig, Craig Handy, Molly Holm, Calvin Jones, Eric Kalb, Carol Lawrence, Donny McCaslin, Eric Olsen, Danny Paradise, Joel Perry, Bill Rogers, Bobby Rydell, Paul Simon, Ben Vereen, Brad Whiteley, Michael Wilcox, Creatrix, Harrisburg Harp Orchestra, Hexbelt, Rural Free Delivery, and others.
Craig currently resides in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, and performs extensively in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Tours.
As a teacher, Craig currently teaches guitar, music theory and composition, and has been a faculty member since 2017.
Teaching Philosophy: I believe the best guitar lessons are both educational and enjoyable, creating an encouraging environment where students can grow with confidence. My teaching approach combines practical technique, music theory, sight reading, and song repertoire in a structured program that is tailored to each student's goals, interests, and skill level. I carefully track each student's progress to build on their strengths, strengthen weaker areas, and provide clear practice goals that support steady improvement. Beyond learning songs, I help students understand the musical concepts behind them so they can play with expression, creativity, and confidence. I also encourage students to explore a wide variety of musical styles and develop their own artistic voice. For those interested in creating original music, I offer instruction in songwriting and composition, guiding students through melody, harmony, song structure, chord progressions, hooks, and creative techniques to help turn their musical ideas into complete, original songs. - Craig Graham
Craig Graham Publications:
Guitar Book 1
All About Chords
All About Scales & Arpeggios