Rauno Esa Nieminen (born June 6, 1955) is a doctor of music 2008, a master of musical instrument building 2006, designer (University of Applied Sciences) 2001, teacher of Arts and Crafts 1991, writer, artist, researcher and musician.

The work of Musical Instrument Builder and Musician started in 1978 Vilppula, Kolho village.

He taught guitar building at Ikaalinen Craft and Applied Arts School during 1984–2018.

He has performed in more than 20 countries, including Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

Nieminen studied at the Sibelius Academy, where he obtained a Doctor of Arts in Music in 2008.