Classical Guitar Instruction with Douglas Niedt
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Classical Guitar Lessons and Instruction

Douglas Niedt's (pronounced "neet") mission is to make you a better classical guitarist.
Online classical guitar instruction and lessons on the Internet since 2002.

Douglas Niedt Presents

PLAY IT LIKE A PRO™

Learn to play pieces on a professional level with the PLAY IT LIKE A PRO™ series. The video lessons and music scores will show you exactly what to do to play each piece with pro-level execution.

In addition to the video lessons, you receive PDFs of the arrangements in standard notation, standard notation and tab, an annotated version with detailed performance instructions, and more.

This is detailed and comprehensive classical guitar instruction you won't find anywhere else.

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Cavatina classical guitar lesson Capricho Arabe classical guitar lesson Recuerdos de la Alhambra classical guitar lesson
Take Five classical guitar lesson How to Master the Tremolo classical guitar lesson Scarborough Fair classical guitar lesson
Sor Study No. 2 classical guitar lesson Sor Lesson 1 classical guitar lesson In the Bleak Midwinter classical guitar lesson
Douglas Niedt, Classical Guitarist

The Best Classical Guitar Instruction
and Classical Guitar Lessons on the Internet

Have you been playing the classical guitar but not making the progress you desire?

Want to accomplish a lot more during the time you have to practice?

Are the pieces you are playing just not getting any better?

Do you need solid guidance to kick your playing up to a higher level?

I CAN HELP!

  • My PLAY IT LIKE A PRO™ is a series of classical guitar lessons that will teach you to play pieces at a professional level.
  • My Classical Guitar Technique Tips are of a level and quality you won't find anywhere else. Read and follow them and you will become a much better classical guitarist.
  • Skype online live video lessons. These classical guitar lessons are for everyone, from the weekend hacker to the advanced player. Learn from a master teacher with over 50 years of teaching experience.
  • Use my Consultation Service to ask me questions and receive advice about technique, practicing, or the pieces you are learning.
  • Music theory and ear training for guitarists. Improve your knowledge of the fretboard and improve your note, key, triad, and chord recognition skills. Plus, some great ear training games.
  • Sit In With The Rhythm Section. Free specialized rhythm training for the classical guitarist. Deeply internalize a sense of steady time so you can "Hold a Tempo" and "Play In The Pocket". Over 100 free video exercises.
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I give you my No-Risk, Nothing-to-Lose, Money-Back Guarantee on anything you purchase on my website. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, I will refund your money. Just tell me why you didn't like it so I can make it better for others."

Douglas Niedt is a successful concert and recording artist and highly respected master classical guitar teacher with 50 years of teaching experience. He is Associate Professor of Music (retired), at the Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Fellow of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management—Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Doug studied with such diverse masters as Andrés Segovia, Pepe Romero, Christopher Parkening, Narciso Yepes, Oscar Ghiglia, and Jorge Morel. Therefore, Doug provides solutions for you from a variety of perspectives and schools of thought.

He gives accurate, reliable advice that has been tested in performance on the concert stage that will work for you at home.

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  • Every month you will be emailed a classical guitar technique tip filled with expert advice, guaranteed to improve your playing.
  • These are the best classical guitar technique tips on the Internet—detailed and in-depth. Many run 10-20 pages with 10-30 minutes of high def video.
  • Receive full access to 100+ technique tips covering all aspects of classical guitar playing, plus Doug's special Christmas arrangements.

A SUBSCRIPTION IS A GREAT VALUE! Learn more.

FREE! Read this great tip, The Keys to Consistent Classical Guitar Playing.

Guitar Master Class

Classical Guitar Instruction

  • Private classical guitar lessons in Kansas City
  • PLAY IT LIKE A PRO™ Instructional Downloads
  • Technique Tip of the Month
  • "The Vault" of Classical Guitar Technique Tips
  • Skype live online classical guitar video lessons
  • Summer classical guitar study

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Doug's CDs and DVDs

Pure Magic American Virtuoso DVD In Heavenly Peace
  • Pure Magic, CD
  • In Heavenly Peace, Christmas CD
  • American Virtuoso, Performance DVD

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Doug's Arrangements and Sheet Music

Virtuoso Visions In Heavenly Peace Classic Guitar Artistry
  • In Heavenly Peace, beautiful arrangements
    from Doug's wonderful Christmas CD
  • Virtuoso Visions, music folio
  • Classic Guitar Artistry, music folio
  • PLAY IT LIKE A PRO™, sheet music
  • Doug's easy-to-play free Christmas arrangements

Learn more, see the music, listen to clips.

How to Make a Million Dollars Playing the Guitar

The Million Dollar Guitarist

Doug's no-nonsense book explains how to earn a good living in the music business over the course of your music career. And, how to do it having more fun than a human being should be allowed to have!

  • Are you just starting out in the music industry but don't know how to proceed?
  • Do you want to pursue a music career, but aren't sure if you have what it takes?
  • Are you currently pursuing a music career, but it just isn't happening? Do you still have that day job?
  • Are you doing well but want to do even better in the music business?

Then my book will help you!

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