Carlo Pignatta

Carlo Pignatta (b. 1995) is a classical guitarist, composer, and educator. He began his studies with Elio Galvagno at the Suzuki School in Saluzzo and continued his training with Dario Littera at the APM School of Saluzzo, earning the DipABRSM (Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

He graduated with honors from the “G. Verdi” Conservatory in Turin under the guidance of Maestro Paolo Garganese, and also holds a Law degree, with a thesis on the role of music in prison as a tool for inmate rehabilitation.
He has attended courses held by Maestro Arturo Tallini and Maestro Aniello Desiderio, and has studied primarily with Maestro Frédéric Zigante. He has also participated in masterclasses with David Russell, Kazuhito Yamashita, Marco Caiazza, Marcin Dylla, Marco Tamayo, Roberto Tascini, and Marco Salcito.
He has received several awards in international competitions, including the First Absolute Prize at the European Music Competition in Moncalieri (Italy).
He has been a guest at festivals such as the Six Ways Festival, Levanto Music Festival, Festival Rodrigo, Chitarrissima in Saluzzo, and the Marchesato Opera Festival.
He is a certified Level IV Suzuki Method teacher and taught at the Accademia Suzuki Talent Center in Turin from 2018 to 2024.