Roberto de la Guía studied at the Freiburg University of Music with Fabrice Millischer. He was a member of the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and solo trombonist in the Wuppertal Symphony Orchestra until 2023.

He is a laureate of some of the most prestigious trombone competitions, including IPV International Trombone Competition, Michel Becquet International Trombone Competition, Aeolus Competition, Concorso Internazionale “Città di Porcia” and ARD Music Competition Munich. In addition to his orchestral activities, he teaches master classes and trombone festivals worldwide.