Hailing from Italy, Alessandro Del Sole crafts instrumental pieces that speak directly to emotions. His guitar doesn’t just play melodies, it speaks. His sound lives somewhere between reflection and momentum, where feeling always comes first.
I first connected with Alessandro’s work through his guitar videos on Instagram. There’s something captivating about watching him play. No excess, no distraction, just pure expression flowing through the strings. Even in short clips, you can feel that his relationship with the guitar is personal, almost conversational, as if each phrase is part of a longer story he’s been telling for years.
What stands out most to me is how naturally his music communicates without words. Alessandro doesn’t rely on vocals or lyrics, yet his tracks are full of meaning. They invite you to close your eyes, slow down, and follow the emotional arc he’s shaping. It’s instrumental music that doesn’t feel distant or technical, but intimate and relatable.
To better understand the world behind his sound, I asked Alessandro to share more about his music, his influences, and the moments that shaped his creative path.
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How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it before?
First of all, thank you for having me! I would describe my music as “emotional instrumental,” where the guitar tells a story. I cannot sing, and honestly I feel I could not even write lyrics, but I find it very natural to express myself through my guitar playing. My guitar is my voice and every melody is meant to speak clearly, expressing feelings like tension, hope, and positivity. It’s music to listen to while closing the eyes and just letting the mind go with the flow of the notes of the story I’m telling.
My music is intended to share my own feelings, which represent good and bad moments in my daily life, but many people can relate, so it’s the way I try to establish a connection with the listener. Music is never about numbers, it’s about sharing emotions.
What track or project are you most proud of and why?
I’m especially proud of my latest single Back to Echoes. It represents a moment where I felt fully aligned with my sound and my intention as an artist. The track is about the strength we can draw from good memories, not as something sad or distant, but as a source of positive energy to move forward.
There is a sweet introduction that gradually prepares the listener for something powerful, and then the song grows into a faster rock rhythm that makes you feel that positive energy, with the lead guitar developing the full story. And if you have three minutes to watch the official video on YouTube, you will clearly see what I have been trying to communicate, by literally unveiling some of my own best personal memories.
I also think my composition and arrangement skills have improved with this track, which is very important as an independent, self-producing musician.
Which artists or genres have had the biggest influence on your sound?
I have always been fascinated by guitarists who could combine emotional guitar playing with advanced technique and speed. Guitarists like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Brian May have influenced my approach to the instrument, the way I play phrases, and my sense of melody, always trying to connect guitar techniques to a particular emotion.
I would also like to mention my friend Tracy Lambertucci, a contemporary talent who is a huge inspiration to me, especially when it comes to playing notes while combining emotions with attention to clean execution.
Was there a defining moment that made you say, “I want to make music”?
I would define two moments. The first would be “I want to play the guitar,” and it happened in 1992. I was watching on TV the Guitar Legends at Sevilla Expo show, and I saw my guitar heroes Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Brian May playing together and sharing the stage. That was a light switch for me.
Plus, in the ’90s, the biggest rock bands in the world were living their momentum, and their music was a real inspiration to start playing. In 1993, my parents bought me a second-hand guitar, and that’s how I started as a self-taught guitarist. There was no Internet at that time, so I learned by reading magazines, watching VHS videos, and going to bookstores trying to “steal” guitar phrases from music sheets.
The second moment would be “I want to create my own music.” It happened only in March 2024, so it basically took me 30 years. I was going through one of the hardest moments of my life, and one late evening I was experimenting with some sounds and chords on guitar that perfectly matched my mood. I recorded those chords and started phrasing over them with all the feelings of that moment. That combination made me realize I could develop the idea into a full track. In the end, it became my debut single Wait and Watch, published in January 2025.
If your sound were a place, color, or emotion, what would it be?
It would be a beach, with blue sea waves and their slow, never-ending movement. Emotional, reflective, yet calming.
Do you have a ritual or habit that helps you get into a creative zone?
I never sit down with the intention to write a song. That would not be natural for me. Inspiration usually comes from the emotions, positive or negative, that I’m feeling in a certain moment, and those emotions go into spontaneous guitar playing.
It’s not just about the notes. For me, it’s extremely important, almost an obsession, to use guitar techniques that feel right to express a feeling, and to use sounds and effects that emphasize those feelings. Sometimes I record good ideas and develop them, many other times it’s just playing for myself. And I’m happy with this approach, because if you listen to any of my songs, you will always feel something.
What’s something surprising people don’t usually know about you as an artist?
Probably that I am a self-taught guitarist. Or that I have a strict practice routine, because my time for guitar is limited. We are all very busy, aren’t we? Practicing with discipline is fundamental.
I’m also quite good at transcribing guitar parts into tablatures, and I give guitar lessons when I feel sure that students can receive the value they are looking for.
Do you have any surprising musical tastes outside your main genre?
Oh yes! I’ve been listening to dance music since the early ’90s, and I bet you wouldn’t say I used to be a good dancer on the floor. Rock music takes most of my listening time, but the vibes and energy I get from dance music are really amazing.
How do you handle creative blocks?
I don’t fight them. If I feel blocked while developing a song idea, I just do other things or focus on playing for myself without recording anything. Forcing creativity does not work for me.
Describe your music in three words that aren’t music-related.
Introspective, cinematic, human.
Alessandro Del Sole’s music is a reminder that expression doesn’t always need language. Sometimes, a guitar is enough. Through melody, tone, and restraint, he creates spaces where listeners can project their own memories, emotions, and experiences.
Whether you discover him through a full track or a short Instagram performance, his music leaves the same impression: sincerity. It’s music made to be felt, not rushed, and that’s what makes it resonate long after the final note fades.
Thank you, Alessandro Del Sole, for taking part in this interview and sharing your creative journey with such openness. Follow Alessandro Del Sole on Instagram here.
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