Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time, returning after a long break or looking to improve your playing, I’ll help you make steady progress while learning music you enjoy.

Lessons take place at Arena Recording Studio in Crewe and are tailored to your age, ability, musical interests and goals. Children aged eight and over, teenagers and adults are all welcome.

There are no one-size-fits-all lesson plans and you don’t need to read music. We’ll start from your current level and work towards the type of guitarist you want to become.

Who Are the Lessons For?

My guitar lessons are suitable for:

• Complete beginners
• Children aged eight and over
• Teenagers learning for enjoyment, school or performances
• Adults starting later in life
• Players returning after a long break
• Developing guitarists who feel stuck
• Students preparing for exams or live performances
• Singers and songwriters who want to accompany themselves

No previous experience is needed.

What Can You Learn?

Lessons can include:

• Your favourite songs
• Chords and strumming
• Rhythm and timing
• Rock, pop and blues guitar
• Power chords and riffs
• Lead guitar, scales and soloing
• Fretboard knowledge
• Fingerstyle techniques
• Songwriting
• Practical music theory
• Performance and recording skills

Your lessons will be shaped around your musical interests, ability and goals.

 Guitar Lessons

Guitar is my speciality. I’ll help you understand how the essential skills connect, rather than simply teaching you a collection of unrelated riffs.

You can develop your rhythm playing, power chords, lead guitar, improvisation, phrasing, timing and confidence playing with backing tracks.

The aim is to give you a clear route forward so that you understand what to practise, why you’re practising it and how it will improve your playing.

Try your first 30-minute guitar lesson for £15 .  Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to playing, we’ll discuss your goals and start working on music you enjoy.

Meet Your Guitar Teacher

I’m Chris Cragg, a professional musician, recording engineer and guitar teacher. I’ve been running Arena Recording Studio in Crewe since 2001 and have performed more than 3,750 professional shows.

I teach complete beginners through to experienced players, adapting every lesson to the individual. My approach is friendly, practical and focused on helping you make genuine progress while enjoying the music you play.

Because lessons take place inside a working recording studio, you can also experience playing with professional equipment, backing tracks and recording technology.

Try your first guitar or singing lesson for £15
Enjoy a friendly, 30-minute introductory lesson at Arena Recording Studio. Meet Chris, discuss what you’d like to achieve and try some playing or singing. Beginners welcome.
 

Guitar and Singing Lesson Prices

Regular Weekly Lessons can be booked in blocks of  4, 6 , 8 or 10.

This plan reserves the same 30-minute lesson time for you each week, helping you make consistent progress without having to arrange every lesson separately.

The monthly plan includes:

A reserved weekly 30-minute appointment

45 scheduled lessons across the teaching year

Tuition tailored to your ability, interests and goals

Supporting exercises and learning materials where appropriate

Access to additional student resources

Message me for flexible Pay-As-You-Go Lessons .Pay-as-you-go lessons are available for students who prefer occasional or flexible appointments. Lessons can also be taken fortnightly

Each appointment is 30 minutes and costs £22. These lessons do not reserve a regular weekly place and are booked subject to availability.

Your First Lesson

Your first 30-minute lesson costs £15. This gives us an opportunity to discuss your goals, assess your current ability and decide on the most useful next steps.

Afterwards, you can choose the regular  monthly plan or continue with occasional pay-as-you-go appointments.

Cancellations and Holidays

Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you cannot attend. Where possible, an alternative appointment may be offered or lesson credit applied to your account , subject to availability.

Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged as normal.

If Arena Recording Studio cancels a lesson outside its planned holiday dates, the lesson will be rearranged or added to your account as a lesson credit.

Ready to Begin?

Contact Chris to arrange your first lesson or ask about currently available weekly times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any previous experience?

No. Complete beginners are welcome, and lessons will begin at a level that feels comfortable for you.

What age do you teach from?

I teach children aged eight and over, teenagers and adults.

Do I need to read music?

No. Music theory is introduced in a simple, practical way when it helps your playing.

What styles do you teach?

I specialise in rock guitar and also teach pop, blues, acoustic guitar, songwriting and general guitar skills.

Where do lessons take place?

Lessons take place at Arena Recording Studio in Crewe, Cheshire.

How long is each lesson?

You can choose either a 30-minute or 60-minute lesson.

Can adults start guitar later in life?

Absolutely. Many adults begin or return to guitar later in life. Lessons move at your pace without pressure or judgement.

Ready to Start Playing?

You don’t need expensive equipment, previous experience or the ability to read music. All you need is an interest in learning and a willingness to practise between lessons.

Contact me for a friendly, no-pressure conversation about available lesson times.