Mike Gotthard

biography

Mike Gotthard is a guitarist and composer whose playing is guided by instinct, melody and groove. Moving freely between jazz, blues, rock, fusion and pop, his music reflects a deep curiosity for sound, interaction and emotional honesty. For him, the guitar is less a tool for display and more a voice for storytelling.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated and performed with internationally recognized artists such as Mohini Dey, Gergő Borlai, Jesús Molina, Scott Kinsey, Al Di Meola, Gary Willis, Hadrien Feraud, and many others. Each encounter has left its mark, shaping a musical language that values openness, listening and shared energy over strict stylistic boundaries.

Whether on stage, in the studio or in the moment of creation, Mike’s focus remains the same: serving the music, trusting the moment and finding beauty in simplicity, space and groove. His work is rooted in feel, yet always searching forward — a continuous dialogue between tradition and personal expression.