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Dionisio Aguado was a highly influential Spanish classical guitarist, composer, and renowned pedagogue of the early 19th century.Born in Madrid, Aguado became one of the most significant guitarists of his era. He is celebrated for his pedagogical works, particularly his 'Escuela de Guitarra' (Guitar School), which introduced groundbreaking techniques like using fingernails to pluck the strings and the tripodion support. He spent significant time in Paris, collaborating closely with Fernando Sor. Aguado composed numerous studies and pieces that remain essential repertoire for classical guitarists.

• Aguado developed the 'tripodion', a unique three-legged stand designed to stabilize the guitar during playing, freeing the player's body from supporting the instrument.
• He maintained a famous and close friendship with fellow guitar virtuoso Fernando Sor. Sor dedicated his duo for two guitars, 'Les deux amis' (Op. 41), to their friendship, with one part marked "Sor" and the other "Aguado".
• Aguado was a strong advocate for using the fingernails of the right hand to pluck the guitar strings, a technique that became fundamental to classical guitar playing, though it contrasted with Sor's preference for fingertip playing.
• He spent over a decade (1826-1838) living in Paris, then a major European cultural center, where he performed, taught, and collaborated extensively with Sor, significantly boosting the guitar's popularity.