Craig Woodward | Founder & Principal
Guitar, Singing, Piano, Drums, Ukulele, Songwriting, Musicianship, Recording, Music Theory, Music Business
Craig is the founding owner and Principal of Menai Music.
Craig has over ‘twenty five’ years hands on experience working as a teacher and professional musician in the Sydney area. He has studied with many great teachers learning Guitar, Singing, Piano, Drums, Ukulele, Songwriting, Musicianship, Recording, Music Theory and Music Business from an early age and from this grounding believes that coupled with an inner drive to always be better knows that a great teacher not only speeds up the learning process but instils a confidence in you to pursue learning long into your adult life.
Over the last 16 years Craig with the help of his ‘amazing’ teaching staff have taught hundreds of beginner to advanced students. He is a passionate, ethical and committed leader who believes the strength and success of Menai Music relates directly to the teaching staff and their ability to deliver what they promise.
Some of Craig’s Career Achievement’s so far:
2024’ - Craig Releases his 13 track follow up album. ‘My Way Home’. Sharing the knowledge and songwriting craft he cultivates with his weekly students. An album of Craig’s original Aussie Country Rock Songs.
2020′ – Craig start’s recording his follow up album with the amazing Jacob Wilkes.
2019′ – Craig working on demoing/testing and creating songs from his youth till adulthood in preparation for his follow up Album. (Recorded and produced by Jacob Wilkes & Craig)
2018 – Menai Music celebrate their 10th anniversary contributing to the arts and music tuition in the Sutherland Shire.
2017 – The release of Craig’s successful Country/rock anthem ‘Get your boots on’ – A film clip was created with he help of friends, family and fans in his hometown Bangor. (Watch the clip here)
2016 – January, A solid week of gigs booked at the Tamworth Country Music Festival – go to news tab for dates, times and venues.
2015 – November, Craig has been selected to play the ‘Sydney Country Music Festival’ In Bella Vista. His band will play on the main stage in front of a sell out 5,000 capacity crowd showcasing his energetic and lively mix of genuine Aussie Country Rock.
2015 – July, Semi-finalist in ‘Unsigned Only’ Competition – Nashville Tennessee – The song selected was ‘Be Brave’ his latest release.
2014 – September, A brand new single for his LIVE hit Be Brave recorded and released with a supporting film clip and run of shows to promote his growing catalogue of feel good Aussie Country/Rock.
2014 – June, Main Stage – Broadbeach Country Music Festival – QLD.
2014 – February, Main Stage – Caves Beach Country Music Festival.
2014 – January, A solid week of gigs booked at the Tamworth Country Music Festival 2014 with his band.
2013 – October, Headlined the Ariah Park B&S Ball.
2013 – Top 20 Finalist APRA ‘Professional Development Awards’ Contemporary Section.
2012 – Top 10 Finalist Today’s Country’s “Brand New Star” Award.
2012 – June, Album of the Week ‘Good Morning’ Country and Country CRS.
2012 – January, ‘Bondi Smile’ Debut on CMC (Country Music Channel).
2011 – December, Finalist Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards.
2011 – December, ‘Bondi Smile’ Hi-Rotation on the (Hot Country) Radio Network.
2011 – September, RUOKday – Craig was made an ‘Official Ambassador’.
Two independent releases with his former band newstone.
2009 – TOP 10 finalist in the Gympie ‘Maton Talent Search’ Gympie Muster.
2008 – November, Opening of Menai Music School.
2008 – TOP 20 finalist in the Telstra road to Tamworth.
2006 – TOP 100 finalist in Australian Idol.
External links
Socials: Go to @craigwoodwardofficial or Here:
(Facebook - Instagram - YouTube & Tick Tok)
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