Player
Build reliable foundations in technique, sight reading, practice and repertoire.
THE COMPLETE CCG PATHWAY
More than playing notes.
Becoming a musician.
A clear path, practical creative work and people who support your progress.
View membership informationYOUR PATH, ONE STEP AT A TIME
Know what to work on next.
Everyone begins with Level 1. Build shared foundations, then move forward through meaningful tasks and milestones.
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.
Learn.
Follow your Level through technique, sight reading, repertoire and musicianship. Complete one meaningful task at a time.
Create.
Apply what you learn through composition, improvisation, arranging and your own musical projects.
Share.
Post your work, ask questions and apply feedback. Let your next step grow from what you actually do.
A REASON TO KEEP GOING
Bring your music
into the world.
Prepare a recital. Share a composition. Work towards your next Level exam. Your weekly practice has somewhere to go.
Bring your questions to a masterclass.
Work on repertoire, technique or creative challenges with a teacher. Join composing sessions to develop ideas step by step.
You don’t have to wait until it’s perfect.
Share a draft or an honest practice recording. The community is there to encourage the work in progress.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nancy Croes
Administration & member support
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
YOUR NEXT MUSICAL CHAPTER
Start with a little curiosity.
Choose something you want to explore. Make music today.