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I love being creative on the classical guitar through playing and composing. It’s my mission to empower others to find their own creative voice.
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I was first taught by my father and was captivated by the guitar's shimmering sounds. I've also studied hundreds of 18th-19th century method books to learn how they played their music and learned the guitar.
I'm blessed to teach many wonderful students from around the world. Breathing musical life into pieces is the main focus, along with technical poise, sight reading, practicing effectively and harmonic analysis. Listen here to some of my students. As a performer, I've performed in concert halls around the world, ranging from large 1,000 seat theaters to small, cosy house concerts. Today, I play concerts online and primarily feature pieces written by students of my online school, The Creative Classical Guitarist. |
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Next Event
Tangos and Preludes: World Premiere Music for Guitar Newly composed fiery tangos, blended with heartfelt preludes and a surprise work based on a machine from the 1800s! This program will feature tangos that were composed just weeks ago by members of my online school, The Creative Classical Guitarist. They'll be matched with two sets of gorgeous Preludes - one by Clinton Ruyg and the other by Tom Chalko. Both composers are based in Melbourne, Australia. A surprise piece will conclude, by another Australian composer and visual artist, Shane Jones. Date: Wednesday October 27th, 7pm AEDT Platform: YouTube Livestream Tickets: Pay What You Like Your support will help more new pieces for guitar come to life! Suggested amounts below: $10: Access to this event and past livestreams $20: What's above plus a PDF score of my tango $50: What's above plus a group meet & greet $100: What's above plus a private meet & greet $500: I will compose or arrange a piece dedicated to you! (Plus what's above). |
Julie McErlain, Classic Melbourne (click here to read full article)
“Daniel is a world class artist who plays at the highest levels of instrumental virtuosity”
--- Nicholas Goluses, Eastman School of Music
--- Nicholas Goluses, Eastman School of Music
"Daniel is a truly gifted artist and soloist"
--- Christopher McGuire, Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society
--- Christopher McGuire, Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society
"I find these op. 40 Etudes really exciting and of a high level, similar to the lesser piano works of the great composers of the era, like Schumann or Chopin. You play them very well indeed and make a most convincing case for them."
--- David Leisner |
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Sight Reading Made Simple
4 eBooks that provide the tools you need to avoid dull practicing and enable instant fluency with any piece
4 eBooks that provide the tools you need to avoid dull practicing and enable instant fluency with any piece
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