A New England native, Nicco Centofanti does not consider himself a guitarist, but rather a musician who plays the guitar. Originally influenced by classic rock and blues, Centofanti’s musical horizons have expanded far beyond rock and its subgenres since his adolescence. He soon began devouring as much music as he could get his hands on, becoming engrossed in the worlds of Jazz, R&B, Classical, and Electronic Music, as well as music from all around the world. Centofanti does not believe in genre, or that one style of music is more important than another. When asked to name his biggest influence on the guitar, he is just as likely to name figures such as Bartok, Ravel, and Ellington as he is to name an actual guitarist! Nicco has performed at many prestigious venues, including Times Square, Lowell Folk Fest, and Faneuil Hall, among others.

As well as playing in various ensembles in high school, Centofanti was a member of the school’s big band, which played approximately 100 concerts per year in various venues, including Disney World. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Vermont as an Honors College scholar, focusing on Physics and Jazz Studies. During this time, he studied all genres of music and studied with Berklee alumnus Joseph Capps and Grammy winner Ray Vega. Centofanti graduated summa cum laude from the prestigious Berklee College Of  Music with his degree in Professional Music, where he studied with renowned musicians Ray Vega, Jason Palmer, and John Wheatley, among others. Centofanti continues to be active both as a performer and teacher; he plays in, directs, and mentors various ensembles as well as teaches guitar and bass.