Douglas Niedt

WHAT I'M DOING NOW

PLAY IT LIKE A PRO™

WOW! I just finished my new Play It Like a Pro™ tutorial for "Sounds of the Bells" (Sons de Carrilhões) by João Pernambuco. I started it last June. These take a long time to produce, but I'm proud to say it's the best "Sounds of the Bells" tutorial on the planet! Check it out here.

NEW TECHNIQUE TIP: The Switcharoo Exercise

You may say, "Oh no. All I need is another exercise to practice." But the switcharoo is essential because it develops basic elements of fundamental left-hand finger control and independence. If you cannot do these fundamental movements, your lack of finger independence will haunt every piece you play! Check out the Vault of Technique Tips.

WEBSITE

1. I have a new "Fabulous Fingering." This one is for Étude No. 1 by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Check it out here.

2. If you have an All-Access Pass to the "Vault of Classical Guitar Technique Tips," when you login, you will see a new feature. The tips are now color-coded into categories for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players.

MY GUITAR PRACTICING

I practice 2-6 hours every day, working on new material, and always staying in shape and maintaining my old repertoire.

TEACHING

I'm teaching lots of video lessons, and private in-person lessons.

GARDENING

And so a new season begins. I have over 2000 plants sitting on the driveway, ready to plant.

Updated May 5, 2023
Leawood, Kansas USA