CLASSICAL GUITAR LESSONS | DENVER AND ONLINE
Craig Winston teaches classical guitar lessons in Denver's Santa Fe Arts District. He holds a Master of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance. Students benefit from structured, professional guidance with a progressive, student-centered method focused on technical development, musicianship, and long-term success.
Craig Winston
Classical Guitarist - MM, BFA, BA
"Music is an exciting, lifelong odyssey. The core strength of every student is that initial spark that inspires the journey."
Guitar Lessons in Denver and Online
I hold a Master of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the Lamont School of Music at University of Denver. I am a touring concert classical guitarist and I've performed professionally in a variety of genres from jazz to rock and metal to musical theater. I have a wealth of experience and expertise to draw from, helping my students reach their classical guitar goals.
GUITAR LESSONS: PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR GOALS
Guitar lessons are personalized to each student’s goals within the classical tradition. Whether you’re beginning for the first time or returning after time away, we’ll build strong technique, reading skills, repertoire, and musical confidence through a structured, progressive approach.
MUSIC THEORY: FUNDAMENTALS to Boost Success
You will learn music fundamentals, note reading, and theory applied to the music we study together. I teach these concepts from the guitarist's perspective and help you improve your musicianship skills with each new piece of music. Within a short time you will have an informed understanding of music theory.
ENGAGING AND PURPOSEFUL STUDY
Learning classical guitar should be engaging and musically rewarding. Lessons are designed to maintain momentum and focus while building real skills, helping students stay motivated through meaningful repertoire, clear goals, and a sense of progress over time.
GUITAR LESSONS FOR LONG-TERM PROGRESS
Practice is approached with an emphasis on physical ease, mental clarity, and intentional repetition. Lessons focus on developing practice strategies that are realistic within an adult schedule, helping students build technique, repertoire, and performance readiness without unnecessary tension or burnout.
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I'm excited to learn more about your musical interests! New Students can book their first lesson via the form below! Allow up to 24 hours response time.
GROUP CLASSICAL GUITAR LESSONS | DENVER
I'm excited to announce a new series of group guitar lessons I'll be offering on the last Sunday of each month in 2026. These drop-in, 90 minute classes will focus on specific skills that we often don't have time to cover in depth during lessons and will be excellent booster courses for anyone looking to expand their musicianship. These group guitar lessons are offered in person at my studio in Denver, CO. Class offerings vary by month, please consult the registration form on the right.
CLASSICAL GUITAR TECHNIQUE
A progressive course covering technical aspects of playing guitar, from beginning fundamentals and exercises, to scales, arpeggios, and advanced skills like trills for both hands and tremolo. We will explore some technique manuals as well, such as Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant and Kitharologus by Ricardo Iznaola. All levels of players are welcome; the first few courses will involve minimal note reading.
APPLIED MUSIC THEORY FOR GUITARISTS
A course exploring practical applications of music theory for guitarists. We will start with music theory fundamentals and progress through deeper concepts of harmony. We will learn to use the guitar as a music theory calculator and to use theory to quickly learn repertoire. This course differs greatly from a standard theory class in that we will use guitar-specific examples to help you immediately understand concepts. The only requirements are an ability to read at least single line melodies and a willingness to get a bit nerdy.
SIGHT READING FOR CLASSICAL GUITAR
A group class focused on improving everyone's sight reading and collaborative ensemble skills. Each month we will read through several pieces composed for solo, duo, trio, or guitar ensemble as a group. Everyone will play together, with no judgement. Selections will be progressive based on the group's overall skill, and by the end of each session we will have at least one piece that we will have at performance level within the hour. This will be a fun, social class giving you the opportunity to meet and play with other guitarists while sight reading and exploring new music.
I hope one (or all) of these courses interests you. You can sign up with the form on the right
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Reviews from Students
“[Craig] has been able to approach and teach any style I have asked him to, and has exposed me to theory and deeper knowledge throughout. While very approachable, he is an extremely talented and classically trained guitarist who takes his role as a teacher seriously.” - Shurid Rahman, Student
“Craig is very knowledgeable and has helped me look at the guitar in a different perspective. I definitely would recommend him to anyone looking for lessons.” - Alex Trujillo, Student