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Danny Trent, stage name of Nicola Daniele Trentadue (Bari, November 24, 1984), is an Italian fingerstyle guitarist known for his performances both in Italy and internationally. He graduated with honors in classical guitar from the Niccolò Piccinni Conservatory of Music in his hometown, under the guidance of Maestro Pasquale Scarola.

Early Life and Youth
Danny Trent was born on November 24, 1984, in Bari. His passion for music began at the age of nine when he received a classical guitar as a Christmas gift. He started playing by ear, emulating the solos of Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. At the age of twelve, he decided to enroll in a music school, where he began studying classical guitar.

Education
Trent completed his musical education at the Niccolò Piccinni Conservatory of Music in Bari, graduating with the highest marks. During his training, he studied with important musicians such as Eduardo Isaac, Flavio Cucchi, Lorenzo Micheli, Matteo Mela, Aniello Desiderio, Tommy Emmanuel, Doyle Dykes, and Preston Reed.

Early Days and Main Achievements
From 2005 to 2013, Trent was a member of the Orchestra Di Chitarre De Falla, founded and directed by Maestro Pasquale Scarola. With this orchestra, he performed in numerous festivals, concerts, and television programs in Italy and Switzerland, including the Manfredonia Guitar Festival, the Pescara Guitar Festival , and the "Premio Diomede" in Canosa di Puglia.

Collaborations
Trent has collaborated with various artists from the Bari music scene and beyond, becoming a versatile session man. He has opened concerts for artists such as Peter Cincotti, Fiordaliso (singer), and Danilo Rea. He has also created the acoustic duo Cheek2Cheek with singer Lorella Falcone.

Musical Style
Fingerpicking is at the heart of Danny Trent's musical style. He has studied and perfected these techniques, influenced by pioneers like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Merle Travis.

Discography
In [February] 2018, Trent released his debut album "Two Homes" produced and distributed by CD Baby. The opening track "Waterfalls" was selected by Rob Poland, founder of the prestigious American record label Candyrat Records, for rotation on their YouTube channel, garnering thousands of views and acclaim. In 2021, Trent collaborated with the Orchestra Di Chitarre De Falla for the album "Memory Book", also produced and distributed by CD Baby.

Awards and Recognitions

 * 2017: Finalist for the "Emerging Guitarist 2017" award at the XXIV ADGPA Guitar International Rendezvous.
 * 2019: Voted "Best Emerging Guitarist 2019" in Italy at the XXVI ADGPA convention, winning participation in the Festival de la Guitar in Issoudun, France.
 * 2020: Finalist among the top five acoustic guitarists in the world for the "Acoustic Guitarist Of The Year 2020" award by Guitar World and Guitar Player Magazine.


 * 2022-2024: Participation in the NAMM Show with concerts and showcases.

Anecdotes and Curiosities
Danny Trent began playing the guitar thanks to a Christmas gift he received at the age of nine. Despite his early experiences with the classical guitar, he then approached the electric guitar and acoustic guitar, exploring various musical genres. He was part of local underground bands like Insomnia and Astrea, and participated in international festivals such as the Sziget Sound Fest 2006. His acoustic career took a significant turn after attending masterclasses with world-renowned musicians. He found particular inspiration in Tommy Emmanuel, the first acoustic guitarist he saw live. Trent also had significant experiences in Canada, where he played in pubs, clubs and private concerts. These experiences contributed to the creation of his album Two Homes.