Carlos Enrique was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended de Pablo Casals Conservatory of Music and studied composition with Amaury
Veray and guitar with Leonardo Egurbida. Later he graduated magna cum laude in Music and Classic Guitar. He received several awards
for his exceptional talent in composition. In 1981 he was awarded 3rd prize finalist in the Mobil Corporation Classic Guitar competition
in San Juan Puerto Rico, and was the only one to receive honorable mention for his original compositions. In 1983, 84’ and 85’ Carlos
was awarded 1st, 3rd and 1st prize by the
music for classic guitar, cello, violin an chamber orchestra all original!