Artistic Profile

Born on January 15, 1984, Carmine Santimone began his musical journey at the age of eight on the piano. However, at ten, he shifted his focus to the guitar, the instrument that would ultimately define his artistic identity and professional career.

Academic Background & Training

Carmine holds a distinguished academic record from the “G. Martucci” State Music Conservatory in Salerno, where he earned degrees in both:

– Classical Guitar 

– Pop-Rock Guitar

To further broaden his musical horizons, he also specialized in Jazz Guitar at the renowned Saint Louis Music College in Rome. His technical expertise and stylistic versatility have been shaped by masterclasses and seminars with world-class guitarists, including Mike Stern, Scott Henderson, Guthrie Govan, Frank Gambale, Carlo Fimiani, Eddy Palermo,Luca Colombo, Massimo Varini, and Ciro Manna.

Career Highlights

An award-winning performer, Carmine secured top honors in several international classical guitar competitions between 2006 and 2008. His journey as a versatile session man began in 2000, leading to an extensive career performing with various jazz groups
and a wide array of musical productions.

Current Projects

Currently, Carmine balances his time between
high-level education and major live performances:

Education: He serves as a Guitar Professor at the “A. Gatto”
High School in Agropoli (Salerno, Italy).

Live Performance: He is currently on tour with Sal Da Vinci, performing as a guitarist for the celebrated Italian artist in major tours and live productions.