Born in Rho (MI) on 24 August 1983, I enrolled at C.P.M. in 2005 (Centro Professione Musica) in Milan, graduating in June 2008 in Rock guitar.
In those years I studied instrument with Michele Quaini; Theory, Harmony and Solfeggio with Massimo Colombo and Ensemble Music with Paolo Jannacci. Furthermore, I have participated at numerous clinics, workshops and improvement seminars, in the Rock - Funk - Fusion - Jazz field, of established guitarists including Andy Timmons, Frank Gambale, Massimo Varini, Pat Martino, Maurizio Solieri, Scott Free, Luca Colombo, Greg Howe, Paul Reed Smith, and in Fingerstyle guitar with Pietro Nobile.
In December 2007 I obtained a three-year degree in Informatics (class 26 of Information Sciences and Technologies) (87/110) at the University of Milan-Bicocca.
In July 2008 I attended the Clinics of Berklee College of Music in Boston, held in Perugia during the summer period of Umbria Jazz, where I studied Jazz Guitar and Harmony with Scott Free and Jon Damian, Theory and Harmony with Matthew Nicholl and Ensemble with Oscar Stagnaro. At the end of the lessons I am rewarded with the recognition of "Outstanding Musicianship", as I am distinguished among the best students.
From 2008 to 2011 I attended the Civic Jazz Courses in Milan, deepening my study of the Jazz guitar.
In April 2009 I attended the Improvisation Workshop of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, held in Dublin, studying improvisational styles with Berklee teachers.
At the end of the lessons I obtained a "Berklee Scholarship", a $5000 scholarship to study in Boston.
In 2010 I obtained the certificate of Social Animator expert in Music Therapy (pursuant to Regional Law 19/2007).
From 2011 to 2013 I oriented my study in fingerstyle acoustic guitar with Pietro Nobile.
In October 2017 I obtained a Master's Degree LM-45 in Music Therapy (110/110) at the "G.Frescobaldi" Conservatory of Ferrara.
I carry out PRIVATE LESSONS in my STUDIO and ONLINE all year round.
From 2018 to 2020 I have worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at the "CMA" music school in Albairate (MI).
From 2018 to today I have worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at the "Musicolandia" music school in Gallarate (VA).
From 2016 to 2017 I worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at the Music Academy Network for the branch office in Rimini (RN).
From 2016 to 2017 I worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at Mikrokosmos in Ravenna (RA).
From 2015 to 2017 I worked as a Music Therapist with autistic children and adolescents at the La Coccinella Afternoon Center in Ravenna.
From 2015 to 2017 I worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at Rock House Cesena for the branch office in Cervia (RA).
From 2015 to 2016 I held Music Therapy Workshops for elderly people with dementia in collaboration with Amici di Casa Insieme in Cesena, Sarsina (FC) and Mercato Saraceno (FC).
Since 2015 I have been GUITAR GURU for ROCKIN1000.
From 2008 to 2014 I worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at the "Musicolandia" music school in Gallarate (VA).
From 2008 to 2010 I worked as a Modern Guitar teacher at the "Jubilate" music school in Legnano (MI).
From 2010 to 2012 I worked with disabled teenagers and adults, offering music therapy and computer workshops at the C. F. P. of Legnano (MI).
DISCOGRAPHY:
• (2023) Stefano Re - Redemption Song (#REBUILD Project)
• (2023) Rootical Foundation - EP
• (2023) Rockin'1000 - How We Roll (studio version)
• (2013) Galleria Margò - Fuori Tutto
• (2011) RosAlchemica - Piccolo Bazar Diversivo
• (2010) Easystar - Easystar EP
• (2010) E.S.P. - The Entertainment Soundtraxx Project EP
• (2005) Herons - Follow The Wind EP
SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDINGS:
• (2023) Rootical Foundation, Italian tour
• (2023) That's Live (Cesena), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2023) That's Live (Madrid), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2022) Rootical Foundation, Italian tour
• (2022) That's Live (Sao Paulo), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2022) That's Live (Paris), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2019) That's Live (Frankfurt), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2019) That's Live (Paris), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2019) Rootical Foundation, Italian tour (substitutions)
• (2018) Rootical Foundation, Italian tour (substitutions)
• (2018) That's Live (Florence), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2017) Summer Camp, ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2017) Miami & the Groovers, Italian tour (substitutions)
• (2016) Matrioska "Occhi Mossi", Italian tour (substitutions)
• (2016) That's Live (Cesena), ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2015) Romagna Calling FF, ROCKIN1000 - GUITAR GURU
• (2014) Galleria Margò "Fuori Tutto", Italian tour
• (2013) Glleria Margò "Fuori Tutto", Italian tour
• (2012) Artemista opening for Paolo Nutini, live in Villafranca di Verona (VR)
• (2012) Artemista opening at Plan de Fuga, live in Romagnano Sesia (NO)
• (2011) Easystar opening for Nicolò Fabi, live in Parabiago (MI)
• (2011) Break in Jazz, Milan
• (2010) 5th edition of the "Out Of The Blues" Festival in Samedan (CH) opening for Morblus band
• (2010) "Soundtracks", Jazz & Blues festival (MI) opening with Treves Blues Band
• (2009) "Soundtracks", Jazz & Blues festival (MI) opened by James Thompson, Enrico Crivellaro, Vince Vallicelli & Pippo Guarnera
• (2009) Break in Jazz, Milan
COVERBAND:
• (2014-2017) Radioline, Disco '70
• (2006-2013) Trib-U, U2 Tribute
• (2012-2013) J.M. Band, John Mayer tribute
• (2010-2012) Sex On The Beat, rap'n'roll party band
• (2003-2010) Herons, Disco '80