Giuseppe has been playing guitar since the age of seven. He studied classical guitar at the Classical Music Academy in Pescara (Italy) and later moved to California to study at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, graduating with honors.

Giuseppe has performed and recorded with many renowned artists including Bireli Lagrene, Joe Diorio, Jimmy Bruno, Martin Taylor, Bobby Watson, Gene Bertoncini, Gary Willis, David Friesen and Jack Wilkins. His last recording, “Seven Steps to Heaven” (with Vic Juris, Dominique Di Piazza and Pietro Iodice), hit #4 on the iTunes charts.

He teaches modern guitar at the “L. D'Annunzio” Conservatory in Pescara and has also taught at other schools including University of Oslo, University of Southern California and University of New York. In 1994 he founded the European Musicians Institute, one of the most advanced jazz schools in Europe. Giuseppe writes columns in many magazines including Just Jazz Guitar (USA), Guitar Player, Guitar Club, and Jazzit.

Giuseppe’s upcoming projects include a trio tour with Frank Gambale and Jimmy Bruno and a new album entitled “Tribute to Jobim,” featuring Gene Bertoncini, Dominique Di Piazza and Pietro Iodice.