Italian guitarist and composer
Daniele Gottardo | |
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Daniele Gottardo Performs at the Roxy | |
| Birth name | Daniele Gottardo |
| Genres | Instrumental, Crossover, Rock-Fusion |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
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Musical artist
Daniele Gottardo is an Italian guitarist and composer. He received recognition in as a winner of Guitar Idol, an international guitar competition.[1] Gottardo was mentioned by Steve Vai as one of the brightest talents in modern electric guitar.[2][3] As a solo artist, he has released three albums, Frenzy of Ecstasy (, Digital Nations),[4] Non Temperato (),[5] and INkBlot (). He is also a music educator for Jamtrackcentral.[6] In he was mentioned in the article "10 Contemporary Guitar Virtuosos You Need To Hear" by the British magazine Guitarist.[7] He has performed in major international guitar festivals including Malibu Guitar Festival (USA, ),[8] Guitare En Scene (France, ),[9] Ziua Chitarelor (Romania, ),[10] Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival (Holland, ),[11] Eddie Lang Jazz Festival (Italy, , , ).[12]
Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer Gretchen Menn.
As a solo artist:
The Nuts:
Other appearances:
Instructional DVDs and online courses:
Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars,[16] Two-Rock amplification,[17] Gruv Gear[18] Eminence Speakers.[11]