Patricio Morales

Guitar

Academic Program Affiliation(s): Bard Conservatory of Music: Preparatory Division

Biography: Patricio Morales, Chilean born and Swiss national, is an Emmy award-winning composer and guitarist. His music reflects the many cultures in which he has been immersed, combining elements of jazz, folk, and classical music, distilling the best features of each, and always evoking the spirit of his native Chile.

He received his classical guitar training from SUNY Purchase, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, and jazz studies at Seattle's Cornish Institute. In the years that followed his formal music training in the United States, he studied under and toured with American guitarist/composer Ralph Towner for three years. Patricio considers this experience to have been of the utmost importance, positively impacting his understanding of composition and forming his musicianship.



Patricio lived and worked in Switzerland and Italy for over twenty-five years. While in Europe, he performed as a guitarist, published his second album, "Doble Sol," and composed music for film and television. While working from Switzerland, Patricio earned an Emmy award in 2013 for outstanding composition for Daytime Drama Series in the US.



Over the years, Patricio has explored and developed different genres of playing and music-making. He has taught guitar to children and adults of diverse ages and levels. He has also taught improvisation, composition, and songwriting. Patricio holds an advanced diploma in Music Therapy Studies from the Helvetic Music Institute in Switzerland, and advocates using music as a therapeutic measure for improving the lives of every individual.

Since relocating to the States in 2015, he has served on the adjunct music faculty at Marist College, lecturing in Jazz History, Music for Film, and World Music.



Patricio resides with his wife in Red Hook, NY. He is currently working on completing an album of his original music, collaborating with a group of talented and recognized musicians living in New York.

 
Department: Bard Conservatory of Music