Daniele Gottardo


Daniele Gottardo is an Italian guitarist and composer. He received recognition in 2009 as a winner of Guitar Idol, an international guitar competition. Gottardo was mentioned by Steve Vai as one of the brightest talents in modern electric guitar. As a solo artist, he has released three albums, Frenzy of Ecstasy, Non Temperato, and INkBlot. He is also a music educator for Jamtrackcentral. In 2018 he was mentioned in the article "10 Contemporary Guitar Virtuosos You Need To Hear" by the British magazine Guitarist. He has performed in major international guitar festivals including Malibu Guitar Festival, Guitare En Scene, Ziua Chitarelor, Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival, Eddie Lang Jazz Festival.

Personal life

Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer Gretchen Menn.

Discography

As a solo artist:
  • Frenzy Of Ecstasy
  • Non Temperato
  • INkBlot
The Nuts:
Other appearances:
Instructional DVDs and online courses:

Equipment

Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars, Two-Rock amplification, Gruv Gear Eminence Speakers.