Mercedes Barroso Chaves is a highly talented guitarist whose passion for the guitar and her musical approach have led her to stand out on various stages. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to study with renowned guitar masters such as Anders Clemens, Alex Garrobé, Pedro Mateo, Marco Smaili, Judicaël Perroy, Jesús Pineda, Pablo Menéndez, Ricardo Gallén, Kevin Loh, Laura Verdugo, and Lazhar Cherouana, which has enriched her
style and allowed her to develop a deep musical sensitivity.

Born in Seville in 2007, Mercedes Barroso Chaves began her guitar training at the Conservatorio Elemental de Música América Martínez, under the guidance of Isabel Martínez Mata. She is currently finishing her studies at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música Francisco Guerrero, where she is in her sixth year with Alberto Plaza Fernández.

Regarding her competitive career, she has been recognized in several prestigious competitions. Notably, she won Category A of the José Antonio Peñalosa Competition and reached the semifinals of the International Competition in Madrid. She also earned third place in the Cadet Category B of the “Ángel Iglesias” International Guitar Competition. Her interpretative skill earned her the First Prize at the XIII José Luis Lopategui Musical Interpretation Competition, along with the Cofiner Award for the best performance of the compulsory piece, which allowed her the opportunity to record the piece “No te molestes más” by Enrique Cofiner.

In chamber music, she is part of a guitar duo that won First Prize at the VII Chamber Music Competition of the Conservatorio Francisco Guerrero and has performed concerts with Juventudes Musicales Sevilla, successfully connecting with her audience through performances filled with emotion and nuances.

With her constant dedication to the guitar, Mercedes continues to seek improvement in her interpretation, always with the intention of sharing music in an honest and approachable way.