About Me | Craig Winston Classical Guitarist
Craig Winston is a classical guitarist and teacher in Denver, CO. He holds a Master of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. He currently teaches guitar lessons and performs for concerts, weddings, and private events in the Denver area, Santa Fe, and throughout the Southwest United States.
As a performing guitarist, Craig has had the privilege of sharing his music in various venues, including private events, weddings, concerts, and recitals. He has provided music for many esteemed clients including The University of Denver, Biennial of the Americas, Englewood Arts, New Mexico Highlands University, Robert and Judy Newman, Hugo Boss, WZW Law Firm, Lady Nomada, and SoFar Sounds. Craig has given classical guitar performances at Hampden Hall (Englewood, CO), Hamilton Hall (Denver, CO), Star City Studios (El Paso, TX), and the Governor's Mansion (Santa Fe, NM).
Craig has been a guitarist all of his life, beginning with a strong interest in rock music. He has toured with groups from all over the country and performed a variety of different styles from hard rock and metal to synth pop and musical theater.
He studied Jazz guitar at Berklee College of Music with Mark White and at Lewis & Clark College with Dan Balmer before ultimately completing his second Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar. He studied under Dr. Patrick Sutton at New Mexico Highlands University and with Roger Harmon at Community College of Denver. His graduate studies further honed his skills under the mentorship of Dr. Jonathan Leathwood and Laura Husbands.
With a diverse background, Craig offers a unique and heartfelt performance, whether it's a concert, wedding, or a special event. His passion for music and dedication to his craft are evident in every note he plays.
His classical guitar performances offer a range of music, from upbeat Latin American music, to the virtuosity of the Baroque, and intimate, emotive modern compositions.
His current interest lies in Spanish and Latin American composers, such as Eduardo Sainz de la Maza, Antonio Lauro, and Astor Piazzolla. Still, his diverse repertoire includes music by Bach, Roland Dyens, Leo Brouwer, and his own original compositions, among many others.
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“Craig's performance was simply delightful. The ease with which he delivers each piece is captivating to watch.” - Bernadette Almanzar, LVNM Board of Realtors
“Craig is an awesome instructor with a wide, versatile range of skills and knowledge about every genre. Whether it’s Bach or shredding metal, he can help break down your favorite songs and show you how to play them! ...Craig is an excellent teacher with classical knowledge of formal techniques and experience playing live rock.” - Marie Krueger, guitar student, Denver