Hi, I'm Craig

Welcome to GAMBLE STRINGS AND THINGS!

I'm a musician and educator based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire with 25 years experience in the music industry.  

At GST, I offer unique music tuition for a wide range of string instruments, tailor-made for each student’s musical goals and interests.

I also offer group workshops, live entertainment and school educational packages.

What our student’s say . . .

  • “Craig is so talented and he’s brilliant at getting the best out of his students. Whatever song you want to learn he will arrange and transcribe a perfect version for you and my lessons with him are always filled with laughter.”

    Julie — ‘ukulele

  • “I cannot rate Craig highly enough as a teacher and a musician. His musicianship and knowledge are truly incredible, and he is a patient and thoughtful teacher with a great sense of humour."

    Richard — Electric Guitar

  • “With Craig's encouragement and skilfully chosen works I have progressed beyond all recognition, and now I really CAN play the guitar! I have proven that It’s never too late to start and with a tutor like Craig you will discover talents that you didn’t know you had! "

    Ted — Acoustic Guitar

  • “In the two years that I had music lessons with Craig, the wealth of what I learnt pushed my interest from electric guitar, to acoustic, and then finally to classical. I am certain that I would not be so passionate about music now if it had not been taught to me with such genuine enthusiasm. ”

    Laura — Electric, Acoustic & Classical Guitar and Music Theory

  • "It truly is never too late.  I come from a musical family and thought that the music gene had passed me by, but at 56, I have proven that anything is possible if you have the right tutor and some persistence.”

    Julie, Ukulele

  • "Craig turned my hubby from an annoyance with a badly played ukulele to a campfire sensation! He is a wonderfully talented musician. Can't wait to see him and the gang live."

    Sian, wife of a campfire sensation

  • Craig unlocked new exercises and introduced me to new flat-picking bluegrass and folk mandolin pieces and artists who continue to inspire me. He provided resources to aid my learning from afar and the fluency of the lessons was essential to my continued development."

    Linda, Advanced Mandolin