Sardinian guitarist Gianluca Corona graduated from GIT in Los Angeles in 1993, where he studied with Scott Henderson, Joe Diorio, Norman Brown and Brett Garsed.

Upon graduation he became focused on developing his jazz and fusion playing, participating in masterclasses by Pat Metheny, Ralph Towner and John Scofield. However, throughout his development, Gianluca has never lost touch with his passion for British rock, and Richie Blackmore in particular.

In his career Gianluca has played guitar for many top Italian artists, including singer Andrea Parodi, Israeli singer Noa and world famous guitarist Al Di Meola. In fact, Gianluca joins the Institute as a guitar teacher in part because of a glowing personal recommendation from the guitar legend!

Check out Luca's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/gianlucacorona