Tom B.

I would, without a doubt, recommend Craig Sinclair if you are searching for a guitar instructor in the Des Moines metro area. As a PhD in the field of education, I can honestly say Craig does all the things that outstanding teachers do. He works to understand exactly where his students are at and develops a plan to take them to the next level.

Craig’s teaching methodology is student-centered, meaning he is serious about helping the student accomplish their goals. He uses technology in ways that have helped my practice sessions. He uses hands-on teaching tools to show how the technique should feel. I especially appreciate the videos he creates, I watch them later in the week during my practice to remember all I learned from the lesson. Craig knows music theory and leverages theory in useful ways to enhance his guitar instruction. He has a variety of chord sheets and tabs that he frequently gives me to reinforce what we learned in our lesson.

Craig knows a variety of guitar genres: rockabilly, metal, acoustic, blues, grunge, country and more, he’s played them all. I’ve seen Craig perform a number of times around town, he may be the best guitarist in the metro! He is a true professional (doesn’t drink, smoke, do drugs). Craig is a legitimate master of the guitar and he know how to teach it to aspiring guitarists. I have seen great growth in my guitar playing ability thanks to Craig. I will continue to take lessons from Craig, he continues to guide me to become a better player.