Born in Spain and raised in the US, Diego began Classical guitar lessons at age seven and studied the prestigious Richard Pick Classical Guitar; Chicago University. Diego also studied progressive soloing styles and theory under instructor T.J. Helmerich, who is now a Staff Instructor at The Guitar Institute of Technology, (M.I) in L. A. California.

Later, Diego traveled back to Spain and studied the traditional Spanish Andalusia style of Flamenco Guitar. Diego also has Family in Nicaragua and has influence in his music from these regions as well. Maestro Diego has created his own Unique Passionate Nuevo Flamenco Guitar Style with influence from around the world.