Do You Feel Stuck Learning Pieces & Improving Your Playing?
Master the fretboard, read fluently, compose, improvise, and perform with ease.
Introducing The Creative Classical Guitarist
An online school that has transformed members from around the world
Why join CCG and not another school?
CCG is unlike any other guitar school because of the work that’s been done by its members.
You don’t just learn to improve your guitar playing skills, but also how to understand music and create with it.
Hundreds of pieces have been composed and recorded. No other school or platform has created this kind of work.
“I’ve never composed, arranged or improvised before.”
Some of the most stunning pieces have come from first time composers.
You’re given tools that make creativity fast, fun and simple.
You don’t need to know much theory - if you can play something, then you have the ability to create something too.
“Why pay for a membership when all this information is out there free?”
CCG encourages you to use the information you learn, not just watch hours of videos. When you use this info, new compositions and arrangements come to life and are brought to life by Daniel’s playing/recording.
The info on CCG has been tried and tested many times over, showing in the results: hundreds of new pieces and arrangements. It’s a music school in your pocket, with a phenomenal laid-out program that makes your progress skyrocket.
Imagine top guitarists performing your pieces
Members like Sam, Khiem and Paula are having their music played by top guitarists.
Like you, they were once guitarists who had composed very little. But after just months of developing their craft, top guitarists are playing their music. This can happen to you too.
Suitable For All Levels
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Beginner
CCG has courses that help you learn to read music, understand harmony and compose, right from the absolute basics.
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Intermediate
Want to get to the next level? CCG will help you progress towards proficiency in technique, sight reading, composing and more.
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Advanced
There’s no other platform that will help you reach the highest levels of virtuosity and musicianship on guitar. You’ll be fluent at playing scales, triads, chord progressions and more. Your understanding of music will be world class, with the ability to analyze any piece and compose your own incredible works. You’ll be a seasoned performer, having played regularly in masterclasses, concerts and recordings.
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"I've never composed before"
STORY: Many CCG members started out never composing. Gill was one example, who went from never composing to being published in just months.
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"I don't know any theory"
STORY: You can learn theory the best way, by practicing and application. Lan knew little theory, but composed her first piece in 1 month.
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"I only have time to focus on playing"
SOLUTION: With clear guides, creative ideas and detailed templates, you’re able to seamlessly integrate creativity into your playing and stand out. David is a great example, who plays in ensembles, performs solo exams and also composes.
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"I don't play guitar to a high level"
STORY: Creativity is for everyone, just like playing an instrument. Some of the most refreshing music can come from those who are limited in their playing. Take Shane for example, who writes music far beyond his technical capabilities.
Never written music down before?
No stress! There’s a free notation app you can use called Flat. You can enter notes in using a guitar fretboard, enabling you to compose in minutes. You can collaborate with others on your file for easy editing and corrections.
LITE
$25
Every Month
Access all the resources that CCG has to offer minus Live Events.
Cancel or change plans anytime
PRO
$75
Every Month
Access all that CCG has to offer with Live Events (around 7 a week) included. Daniel will also prioritise performing/recording your pieces.
Cancel or change plans anytime
VIRTUOSO
$115
Every Month
Top tier access to CCG + a bonus of being a part of a private Virtuoso group including one monthly Live session with Dr. Nistico on topics like career paths.
Cancel or change plans anytime
LIFETIME
$5,500
Once for Lifetime Top Tier Access
You will have top tier access to CCG forever, and access to all content that currently exists, and all that Dr. Nistico will ever create. You will also receive 10x private lesson with Daniel (valued at $500).
Cancel or change plans anytime
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I had no idea where to start before joining CCG. All I had managed was some dubious riffs from electric guitar days.
David
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I composed before coming here but, really, I had no idea what I was doing from a theoretical stand point.
Richard
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I'd fiddled with writing a few bars in the past but didn't know how to create a whole piece.
Trisha
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Daniel Nistico
Dr. Daniel Nistico is a passionate performer, author and educator who specializes in the performance practice of 18th and 19th century guitar music. Daniel's teaching and research aims to revitalize the concept of being a well-rounded musician, with emphasis on topics like harmony, which lead to deeper musical understanding and provide tools for composing and improvising.
Daniel completed his Bachelor of Music (BMusHons) at the Victorian College of the Arts and Master of Music (MMus) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, studying with Tonié Field and Dr. Donna Coleman. Daniel completed his Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, USA.
In 2021, Daniel launched an online school called 'The Creative Classical Guitarist', which gives guitarists a platform for their creativity to grow and shine. Since that launch, over 300 new works have been composed for guitar, with pieces being published by Bergmann Editions and performed by leading guitarists including Craig Ogden.