Nicholas Ciraldo

Nicholas Ciraldo is a Professor of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi School of Music, specializing in classical guitar performance and pedagogy. He teaches courses in Instrumental Literature (focusing on plucked string instruments since the Renaissance), String Pedagogy, and Music Theory for Non-Music Majors.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) - University of Texas at Austin (2006)
• Master of Music (MM) - New England Conservatory of Music (2002)
• Bachelor of Music (BM) - Indiana University-Bloomington (2000)

As a performer, Ciraldo has received critical acclaim for his "abundant technique and commitment to the music" (Soundboard Magazine) across four continents, with notable appearances at Jordan Hall (USA), Berliner Dom (Germany), and Teatro José Maria Santos (Brazil). His awards include honors from prestigious competitions such as the GFA and MTNA Guitar Competitions.