A family of ideas. A world of possibility.
We bring education, creativity and practical technology together to help people learn, connect and move forward.
Founded by educator and creator Hamish Guthrie.
Built in Aotearoa New Zealand. Thinking beyond it.
Our ventures
Different interests. Different doors.
The same belief in what people can become.
01 / Music educationHG Music
Practical music learning, live online tuition and resources for piano, guitar and ukulele. Small steps that build skill, confidence and a love of playing.
Explore HG Music ↗
02 / Play & discoveryHG Puzzles
A growing collection of daily games and puzzles for curious minds. A place to think, play and come back for another challenge.
Explore HG Puzzles ↗CheckIn
An event attendance platform designed to help organisers welcome people and manage participation.
Explore CheckIn ↗InspirEdu
The home for a developing vision of books, workbooks and workshops that support learning, reflection and growth.
Visit InspirEdu ↗
05 / Learning through playBridge Coach
An interactive bridge learning project exploring bidding, practice and the thinking behind the auction.
Explore Bridge Coach ↗
06 / Everyday wellbeingBalance+
A practical wellbeing companion taking shape around everyday food, movement, connection, mindfulness and progress.
Taking shape · updates to comeSome ventures are still taking shape. Each is labelled to distinguish established tools from projects in development.
Four letters. One direction.
HJCG stands for Humanity, Journeys, Creativity and Growth. These are the principles that connect the work.
Meet the person behind HJCG ↗Begin with the people an idea is meant to serve. Recognise potential, listen to different stories and make room for others to succeed.
Learning and life unfold a step at a time. Create pathways that help people move from their starting point towards greater confidence and capability.
Bring curiosity to music, stories, teaching, business and technology. Experiment, solve problems and turn useful ideas into real experiences.
Grow skills, confidence, opportunity and impact. Make progress sustainable, and give ambition a purpose beyond the numbers.
“What if?” is a good beginning.
Building it is the next step.
The HJCG approach
From a teaching mindset
HJCG brings together Hamish Guthrie’s interests in education, music, creative thinking and technology. Each venture explores a different way to help people develop capability or connect with something meaningful.
Some ideas begin with a lesson. Others begin with a puzzle, a conversation or a problem that needs a better solution.
Explore Hamish’s website ↗