Creative Classical GuitaristExplore workshops

Live creative workshops with Dr Daniel Nistico

Don’t just play music.
Create it.

Turn the music in your imagination into something you can perform and share—with practical, step-by-step guidance for classical guitarists.

Choose your workshopAll levels welcome
Dr Daniel Nistico with classical guitar
Practical creativityCompose · Arrange · Perform

Two ways to create

Choose your next musical project

Choose a workshop to develop your composing or arranging skills.

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Live workshop

How to Create Your Own Christmas Carol Arrangements

Transform familiar Christmas carols into expressive arrangements that sound like you.

🇺🇸 USA: Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM ET

🇦🇺 Melbourne/Sydney: Friday, September 18 at 9:00 AM AEST

  • Explore harmony, texture and accompaniment
  • Create variations with your own musical voice
  • Build a polished arrangement you can perform
Reserve your place
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4 weekly live sessions

Compose Your First Piece in 4 Weeks

Move from your first musical idea to a complete original piece—one achievable step at a time.

🇺🇸 USA: Saturdays at 7:00 PM ET
September 19 & 26 • October 3 & 10

🇦🇺 Melbourne/Sydney: Sundays
September 20 & 27 at 9:00 AM AEST
October 4 & 11 at 10:00 AM AEDT

Important: Daylight saving begins in Melbourne/Sydney on October 4, so both October sessions start at 10:00 AM local time.

  • Develop a clear musical idea
  • Shape harmony, melody and form
  • Complete a piece you can call your own
Start composing

Your teacher

Learn from a performer,
composer and educator.

Dr Daniel Nistico is an Australian classical guitarist, composer and educator. His teaching helps guitarists connect strong musical foundations with imagination—so creativity becomes a practical skill, not a mystery.

Daniel Nistico