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.^[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 (2010, Digital Nations),^[4] Non Temperato (2014),^[5] and INkBlot (2022). He is also a music educator for Jamtrackcentral.^[6] In 2018 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, 2017),^[8] Guitare En Scene (France, 2016),^[9] Ziua Chitarelor (Romania, 2016),^[10] Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival (Holland, 2013),^[11] Eddie Lang Jazz Festival (Italy, 2010, 2013, 2015).^[12]

Daniele Gottardo
Daniele Gottardo Performs at the Roxy 2019
Background information
Birth name	Daniele Gottardo
Genres	Instrumental rock, Classical rock, Rock-Fusion
Occupation	Guitarist
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Website	www.officialdanielegottardo.com

Personal life

Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer Gretchen Menn.

Discography

As a solo artist:

• Frenzy Of Ecstasy (2010)
• Non Temperato (2014)
• INkBlot (2022)

The Nuts:

• Giant Nuts (2016)

Other appearances:

• Triumphant Hearts - Jason Becker (2019)^[13]
• Abandon All Hope - Gretchen Menn (2016)^[14]

Instructional DVDs and online courses:

• Il Tapping (Playgame Music, (2005)
• Superfingering (Hudson Music, 2011)
• Ultimate Tapping Masterclass (JamTrackCentral, (2017)^[15]
• 20 Licks to Expand Your Jazz Blues (JamTrackCentral)^[15]
• 20 Outside Fusion Licks (JamTrackCentral) (18)^[15]

Equipment

Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars,^[16] Two-Rock amplification,^[17] Gruv Gear^[18] Eminence Speakers.^[11]