With his unique blend of classical and Latin American styles and concert performances, the young South American guitarist, Rodolfo Troncoso is increasingly being engaged to give concerto and recital appearances in both genres. Rodolfo was born in 1979 in Santiago Chile and at ten years old, he moved to Spain, shortly afterwards beginning studies on the guitar. His first public performance came two years later.

In February of 1994, Rodolfo came to the United States and continued his studies under the direction of Doug Burris in Miami. His studies continued with Rene Gonzales (University of Miami), and also with Manuel Barrueco and the late Juan Mercadal. In addition to his classical studies, Rodolfo studied Rumba Flamenca with Alex Fox, Juan Serrano Jr. and Rayito.

Rodolfo received the highest ratings in five consecutive years at the Guitar Association in Florida and at the University of Miami guitar evaluations. He was the recipient of numerous prizes and awards in competitions around the country, including in 1996, first prize at the Atlanta Music Festival and in 1997, first prize at the New York Big Apple Classical Festival. A year later, Rodolfo was again awarded first prize at the Orlando Music festival in Florida.

From 1999 until 2000, Rodolfo toured the United States with Alex Fox playing the bass, rhythm guitar and vocals. Highlights of the tour included performances at New York Lincoln Center, Pennsylvania QVC and Las Olas River Front in Ft. Lauderdale.

Rodolfo has performed for Janet Reno, and in 1999 at the Mars Foundation Fundraiser with Kenny G and Kenny Rogers. He is the recipient of numerous recognition's from the city of Miami and the city of Miami Beach where he lives today.

In addition to his classical performances, Rodolfo has developed his own style of the Rumba Flamenca. He has composed many songs for different styles of music and in 2000 wrote music for Rudy Perez, as well as the sound track for the film 'Beach High the Movie'

In his latest project 'Rodolfo & Johan' Rodolfo has teamed up with young guitarist Johan Nebb, and have realeased two, independently produced CD's, and have experienced great success and a growing popularity. 'Rodolfo & Johan' and are increasingly being engaged nationally as well as  internationally.