Gaetano
Guardino

Biography

Graduated in Guitar at the "G.B. Pergolesi" State Conservatory of Music in Fermo under the guidance of Maestro Claudio Marcotulli.

In 2009 he recorded the guitars together with a string quartet, for the soundtrack of the documentary "Viaggio a Lampedusa", directed by maestro Antonio Giovanni Bono, and began a period of study meetings with internationally renowned guitarists (Tommy Emmanuel, Stef Burns, Robben Ford, Steve Morse, Paul Gilbert, Scott Henderson, Larry Carlton, Carl Varheyen, Guthrie Govan, Frank Gambale, Greg Howe, Steve Trovato, Andy Timmons, Marty Friedman, Jennifer Batten, Thomas Blug, Michael Angelo Batio, Mel Gaynor , Jesùs Pineda Arjona, Victor Bravo Gonzales, Roland Dyens, Leo Brouwer, Marcin Dylla, David Russell, Guido Fichtner, Ricky Portera, Massimo Varini, Giacomo Castellano, Dodi Battaglia, Corrado Rustici, Stefano Palamidessi, Pietro Antinori, Massimo Lonardi, Rosario Cicero , Arturo Tallini, Vito Nicola Paradiso, Adriano Dallapè). These experiences allow him to refine his knowledge in the field of effects and arrangements, as well as opening new musical artistic horizons.

In 2010 he had the opportunity to participate in a master's degree in a prestigious London school, the "Tech Music School", where he had the opportunity to further improve and study with great masters of international music such as John Wheatcroft (Carl Palmer, John Jorgenson, Elton John , Mike Stern, Glen Hughes), Jacob Quistgaard (Andreya Triana, Giles Peterson), Richie Barrett (Roger Daltrey, Kenney Jones, Tony Hadley), Steve Allsworth (Lily Allen, Rod Stewart, Ronan Keating, Lulu), Philippe Castermane (Dave Meegane: U2, Phil Vinall: Placebo, Pulp, Jay Stapley: Roger Waters, Mike Holdfield), Ed Williams (Steve Lyon: Paul Mac Cartney, Depeche Mode), Graham Godfrey, Andy Sturges (Paul Gilbert), Kelly Fraser (The Royal FestivaL Hall, Her Majesty the Queen), Dave Troke (James Taylor, Ian Grimble: Red Hot chilli Peppers, Ian little: Duran Duran, Kevin Moloney: U2, Sinead o' Connor).

Also in 2010, he began an important artistic collaboration with the Ascoli singer-songwriter Andrea Petrucci, accompanying him in the promotion of his first album.

In 2011 he performed with the artist throughout Italy, opening concerts for various Italian bands, including Verdena, and taking part in music festivals and television shows.

In 2012 he performed with the singer Stefano Filipponi, finalist of the fourth edition of "X-Factor".

In 2013 he was chosen as the official guitarist of Stefania Tasca, a finalist in the well-known program "The Voice Of Italy" broadcast on Rai 2. In December of the same year he received the "Ferdinandea" Award in his city, Young Talents Section, promoted and organized by Corriere di Sciacca with the patronage of the Municipality.

In 2014 he joined Paolo Simoni's band, a young Italian singer-songwriter! From May 31st in promotion with the single "Che Stress" opening the concerts of Luciano Ligabue's "Mondovisione Tour" at the Olympic Stadium in Rome and at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. In June of the same year he participated with Paolo Simoni in the "Coca Cola Music Summer Festival" broadcast in prime time on Canale 5, RTL 102.5 and in the "Festival Show" at the Verona Arena.

In 2015 he performed with Roberto Schembri, Angelo la Barbera (Giuni Russo), Mimmo la Mantia (Rosa Balistreri), with the Mexican tenor Sebastian Torres Nunez at the Mexican Embassy in Italy, Holland and subsequently guests on Radio24 live nationally in the broadcast “Voice Anatomy” hosted by the well-known actor Pino Insegno. In December of the same year, the video clip “Last Horizon” was released, a tribute to Brian May, broadcast on various national TVs (RAI 3) and several articles in newspapers such as “La Repubblica”, “Il Resto del Carlino”, “La Sicily".

In 2016 he opened the concerts of Carmen Russo and Enzo Paolo Turchi, performed with the great Italian drummer Giorgio Di Tullio, with the singer-songwriter Marco Sbarbati, with the singer Silva Fortes (X Factor) for “M'illumino di meno” organized by the BCC , at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola, with Soul System (Winners Romano Burini Custom Guitars, Tefi Vintage Lab, Connetter&Arte, Reference Cables, interviewed in the most important and historic Italian guitar magazine "Guitar Club" and is selected as the only Italian guitarist to play at the world music showcase in Miami.

In 2017 with Sebastian Torres & The Italian Orchestra they climbed the Italian music charts with the single "Amapola", one of the most broadcast songs on the radio, interviews for national and international TV (RAI, MEDIASET). Guest at one of the most important festivals in the world in the Netherlands “Embassy Festival”. Meanwhile in the U.S.A. the first video clip published "Last Horizon" was very successful, so much so that it was reviewed and published by various American portals! Participates in the fifth edition of the "Music Wall" of Pizzighettone as an Endorser for the "Micheluttis" acoustic and electric guitars. Also in the same year he recorded two singles for the great international artist "Noelia".

In 2018 the first EP entitled Adventure and the video for Libertango were released in all digital stores. Several shows in the best theaters in Italy and abroad (Germany, Slovakia) and collaboration in special events together with Mario Brozzi (Milan Calcio), Ficarra, Lello Analfino and other great singers and actors on the Italian scene! With Libertango he enters the top 200 of the most broadcast songs in Italy, together with the big names of Italian music: Negramaro, Elisa, Patty Pravo, etc. Interviews for various radio, national TV (RAI 3) and newspapers such as "La Repubblica" as well as being included on "ALL MUSIC ITALIA", one of the largest portals of Italian music.

In 2019, an intense year of concerts around Italy and productions for various artists which ended on December 31st for the great New Year's Eve concert with ODM together with Briga, Nesli and Sud Sound System.

In 2020 he deals with the artistic production of the artist Arcadia who is released with the single Taxi Driver on the radio and digitally in the main stores, as well as various reviews in important national newspapers and blogs such as L'Espresso! He became part of the historic brand of English amplifiers ORANGE and Salvador Cortez guitars as a guitarist. Interviewed on Radio NEWS 24 and on the national monthly "DI TUTTO".

2021 opens with the concert in Assisi for the European Parliament with Opera Dance Music.

In 2022 he artistically produces Elena Canti and Francesca Maria with the release of their new singles, begins his collaboration with Kevin Payne of Amici di Maria De Filippi and becomes an author and composer for Warner Bros and Discovery in New York. In September he opens Elisa's concerts at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan. In December of the same year he published the first single of his new guitar journey, "KISS", in all digital stores, with such great response from music critics that it was reviewed in the main Italian music portals: SKY TG 24, ALL MUSIC ITALIA, TUTTOROCK MAGAZINE ...

In 2023, an intense year of concerts and work in the recording studio for various artists: Anto Paga, Ser Travis, Beatrice Baldaccini, Misch, Premio, Cvmpo, and many others.

2024 begins with participation in Fiorello's program on Rai 2 and in Sanremo with Anto Paga for Webboh in the week of the Italian Song Festival!

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