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Some artists take the long road to their true calling. For Guido Scope, music wasn’t just a passion—it was a pull he could never quite shake. From early childhood moments captivated by guitarists, to years navigating the corporate world before circling back to the stage, Guido’s journey is layered, rich, and resonant.
Now a full-time composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Guido is blending global sounds with jazz spirit—and he's just getting started.
A Sound That's Always Moving
Guido’s music doesn’t fit neatly into boxes, and that’s by design. His compositions are a fusion of samba, bossa nova, African rhythms, rock, funk, and more—but it’s all filtered through a jazz mindset. Improvisation is the heart of his sound. Whether he’s solo on a 7- string guitar or jamming with an ad hoc band, Guido’s arrangements shift with the moment. “I always make it my own,” he says of playing others’ music. Even when covering songs, he alters chords, rhythms, and mood—so it lives and breathes in his style. Despite pulling from a wide palette, his musical fingerprint is always recognizable.
Stories in Chord Progressions
Writing music comes naturally to Guido, especially when a guitar is in hand. “As an almost lifelong improviser, chord changes and melodies come easy,” he explains. It’s the lyrics that take longer—drawn from life, soaked in experience. He gravitates toward uplifting emotions: love, joy, celebration. But he doesn’t shy away from weightier topics either. Everything he writes starts from something real. Whether he’s penning a story of connection or questioning the world’s greed, Guido aims to leave listeners with more light than they arrived with.
Visuals, Collabs, and What Comes Next
Guido’s appreciation for the visual side of music runs deep. Raised by a mother who painted, he’s always been drawn to visual storytelling. His single “Listen to My Heart” showcases his own cover art and Spotify canvas. And while music videos are on his wishlist, collaboration is already a key part of his creative vision. Recent singles feature percussionist Ego Emechete, whose African drums add a new dimension to Guido’s textured sound. Future plans include bringing in horns and collaborating with vocalists—a signal that his evolving soundscape is far from complete.
The Pulse of Live Performance
For Guido, playing live isn’t just performance—it’s connection. It’s the space where energy is shared in real-time, where the audience and the music lock into something bigger. He thrives on that. It’s no surprise, then, that his philosophy echoes his path: "Do what you love, and get really good at it." In a world that often pushes conformity, Guido Scope is a reminder that returning to your passion isn’t a step back—it’s the real move forward.
