 Kleier's compositional work typically uses an expanded vocabulary for the electric guitar through the use of extended techniques and digital technology.His style draws equally from improvisation, contemporary classical music, and the American guitar traditions of blues, jazz, and rock.Kleier has been a guest lecturer and educator at the California Institute of the Arts, the Academy of Performing Arts Prague, Washington University St. Louis, Edith Cowan University Perth, Hartt College Hartford CT, San Francisco State University, Mills College Oakland, St.