Testimonials
“Jamie Cranfield is an excellent guitar teacher who has been a valued member of the Music Department team at The Peterborough School for fourteen years. He works with pupils of all ages and abilities, facilitating progress and enjoyment for all of them. His pupils gain impressive results in music examinations and are confident to perform in school assemblies, concerts, competitions and bands. Highly recommended!”
Rebecca Leyton-Smith – Head of Music at The Peterborough School
James Smith - Student
“I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Jamie for 9 years and I couldn’t be happier with my progress! From the very first lesson, Jamie made learning fun and approachable, breaking things down in a way that’s easy to understand.
Not only does Jamie have incredible skill and knowledge, but he also has the patience and enthusiasm that make every lesson enjoyable. Whether it’s learning my favourite songs, improving technique, or understanding music theory, Jamie always tailors his lessons to my goals and keeps me motivated.
Thanks to Jamie, I feel more confident in my playing and excited to keep learning. If you’re looking for a great guitar teacher, I highly recommend him!”
“Jamie taught my son guitar from year 3 all the way through to year 12.
Josh really enjoyed his lessons for those years and now really enjoys being an accomplished guitar player.
Jamie was consistently friendly, reliable and flexible and always catered to Josh’s needs as he developed.
I would thoroughly recommend him as a teacher”
Jessica King
Josh King - Student
​"Jamie taught me from year 3 until year 12.
Throughout that time Jamie was extremely flexible with teaching and helped me to get to grade 8.
His lessons were fun and suited the style that I enjoyed learning.
While working through the grades he always found time for me to learn songs that I had picked out and would also provide suggestions of his own.
He was an amazing teacher and I am very grateful for the lessons I had with him.”
“Jamie has been teaching my children to play guitar for over four years now and they have both made great progress. Jamie’s passion for music and his calm and patient manner have been fundamental to their enjoyment and them wanting to learn. He tailors the lessons to their interests and is always on hand to offer any help or advice. As well as the individual guitar lessons he also teaches their guitar ensemble, and it is always a joy to watch the group performances; he encourages even the most nervous of performers to believe in themselves and to play in front of an audience. I would always recommend Jamie to anyone who has a child with an interest in learning the guitar.”
Rebecca Elks – KS2 Teacher at The Peterborough School
Mrs Anthea McAuliffe – Upper Strings teacher at The Peterborough School & Leader of Intermezzo String Quartet Course Leader of Summer Strings Peterborough
“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Jamie Cranfield at The Peterborough School since September 2012, where he teaches guitar and I teach violin.
Throughout the years, I have consistently been impressed by Jamie’s professionalism, dedication, and calm, confident teaching style. He is always impeccably presented, highly organised, and unfailingly courteous. As I frequently access teaching materials stored in his room, I often witness his lessons in progress. It is always a joy to overhear his expert and encouraging approach—he offers thoughtful praise, clear guidance, and has a wonderful rapport with his students, who clearly respect and value him.
Jamie has also led student ensembles with skill and assurance. The quality of work produced by these groups speaks volumes about his leadership and teaching abilities. His pupils not only make excellent musical progress but also genuinely enjoy the experience.
Beyond teaching, I have had the opportunity to perform alongside Jamie and have seen first-hand the calibre of his musicianship. His talent as a guitarist is outstanding and unquestionable.”