COMPOSING
Give your ideas a starting point.
Begin with Composing Tools or the Beginner Composing Template.
A LITTLE PRACTICE. A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY.
Learn classical
guitar creatively.
Play with confidence. Understand your music.
Create something of your own.
Free lessons. Real musicians. Your own musical voice.
YOUR MUSIC STARTS WITH YOU
A player. A creator.
A musician.
FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
What would you like to do?
YOUR FIRST FREE LESSON
You can compose.
Let’s start here.
Every Guitarist Can Compose Using This Framework
Pick up your guitar, follow along with Daniel, and turn an idea into the beginning of your own music.
FREE LESSON · NO SIGN-UPGOT 5 MINUTES?
Create something.
Try a chord progression. Listen for a melody. Change one thing and hear where it takes you.
A SMALL IDEA TO GET YOU STARTED
CIAmviFIVGV
Play these chords in Harmony Explorer. Then swap their order. Which version sounds like the start of your piece?
FREE EBOOKS & PRACTICAL GUIDES
A fresh idea for your next practice.
Explore composing, analysis, technique and harmony with free resources you can bring to your music stand.
ANALYSIS
Look beyond the notes.
Explore the Analysis Guide and the arrangement and analysis of Asturias.
TECHNIQUE
Build a stronger foundation.
Find a focus with Technique Bootcamp and the Beginner Routine.
HARMONY
Put chords under your fingers.
Explore Primary Chords for Guitar and Moveable Chords for Practice.
THEIR WORDS. THEIR PROGRESS.
Real guitarists. New possibilities.
I never thought I’d say this, but I actually enjoy performing now.
I’m very proud of myself because, as a guitar player, I was able to create something in just one week.
I can point stuff out and understand more of it and can now be more expressive.
“Both Daniel and the group participants are all kind and encouraging.” — Helen
REAL PEOPLE, IN YOUR CORNER
Meet your instructors.
Get to know the musicians you’ll learn with. Hear their music, explore their ideas and follow their creative journeys.
Daniel Nistico
Composition, performance & musicianship
Build strong foundations while developing your own musical voice. Learn with Daniel through courses, masterclasses, feedback and Q&A.
Watch Daniel teach & create ↗
Emma Carson
Harmony Explorer & community
Explore musical ideas with Emma, and follow her journey as a learner, composer and performer. See what she has created and how her playing has grown.
Watch Emma teach & create ↗
Trisha Budd
Masterclass teacher
Bring your playing and your questions. Find musical guidance and encouragement from a teacher with a lifelong love of guitar—and hear her own creative work.
Watch Trisha teach & create ↗
Ilay Kenes
Composition moderator
Turn an idea into music you can share. Explore Ilay’s compositions for guitar and piano, and hear him explain the thinking behind his music.
Watch Ilay teach & create ↗
Richard Verdugo
Fingerboard harmony & sight reading
Connect your knowledge of the fingerboard with the music on the page. Get to know Richard through his sight-reading tips and original compositions.
Watch Richard teach & create ↗
Nancy Croes
Administration & member support
ONE MEMBERSHIP. YOUR WHOLE MUSICAL JOURNEY.
A next step you can see.
Build your foundations. Develop your creativity. Find your voice.
Player
Build reliable foundations in technique, sight reading, practice and repertoire.
Creator
Compose, improvise and arrange. Put your musical understanding to work.
Artist
Explore interpretation and develop an increasingly individual artistic voice.
Professional
Work with greater independence, consistency and artistic purpose.
AT HOME. ON YOUR MUSIC STAND. ON THE GO.
Take CCG wherever
you practise.
Watch a lesson at your desk. Bring a score to your music stand. Ask a question from your phone. Join a masterclass from wherever you are.
Learn on your computer or tablet.
Make room for your score, your guitar and a new idea.
Stay connected through Mighty Networks.
Share a question or a practice win from your phone.
Meet your teachers on Zoom.
Bring your playing into a live conversation.
COUNT WHAT YOU CREATE
Small steps add up.
New works created by CCG members
Levels to guide your musical journey
Community to grow alongside
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Your questions, answered.
Do I need experience to get started?
You can begin with the free Beginner’s Hub. In the guided CCG program, everyone starts with Level 1 to establish shared foundations—even experienced players.
Can I really compose if I don’t know much theory?
Yes. Start with a small musical idea and build from there. The free composition lesson gives you a framework to try, while CCG connects creative tasks with the musical understanding behind them.
What can I try without joining?
Watch the free composition lesson, explore the Beginner’s Hub, use the notation guides and visit Harmony Explorer. These pages do not require a CCG membership.
How is CCG different from a video lesson library?
You follow a pathway of practical tasks, share what you create or practise, and use feedback to improve. Live masterclasses, composing sessions, community, recitals and Level exams give your work direction.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Work steadily through your current Level and choose manageable tasks. The community and live sessions support your progress; you do not need to explore everything at once.
Can I use CCG on my phone or tablet?
The member community lives in Mighty Networks, which you can access on mobile. A computer or tablet is often more comfortable for scores and longer course work. Live sessions use Zoom.
What if I’m already an experienced guitarist?
Use Level 1 to check your foundations, then develop your creative musicianship, interpretation and independence through the pathway. Bring your current repertoire and creative questions to the live sessions.
How do I join the complete program?
Visit Explore CCG to understand the pathway, then follow the link to the current membership information. You can explore the free resources here before deciding.
YOUR NEXT MUSICAL CHAPTER
Start with a little curiosity.
Choose something you want to explore. Make music today.