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• When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

  I’ve always loved music since I was 3yo, thanks to my parents who introduced me to Pink Floyd, Pino Daniele, Elton John and R&B music. That’s what I liked the most in my childhood. I picked up a guitar for the first when I was 9yo thanks to my grandfather who wanted to play keyboards with me. That’s how I started.

• Is there a particular type music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

  Pino Daniele (an Italian brilliant guitarist/musician), Prince (particularly Musicology), Wes Montgomery, Brian Eno, lots of R&B music and many more...

• Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

  The most riveting course I could personally give to a student of music is “contemporary arrangement”. It’s beautiful to see how each people arrange differently a piece of music. Giving them space and opportunity to express themselves actively through music is powerful.

• What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

  All instruments have their own difficulties but I think string instruments are the most difficult ones because they need lots of practice before giving you some enjoyment and satisfaction. The very first part of learning is mainly pain for your fingers.

• What are your keys to success?

  Endurance and patience; strength and focus; curiosity and dynamism. No space for laziness or indifference.

• Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.

  - Matteo Mancuso. he’s a talented Italian guitarist who had a similar path to mine, I’d like to share some ideas regarding guitar, particularly a way of thinking in order to make guitar solo pieces and new patterns. Also I’d like to ask him how he managed to become a professional guitarist in the Italian industry.
  - I'd like to chat with Damon Albarn regarding feelings and music. I’d need some help with lyrics and their correlation with music, how a “vibe” would affect the music you’re going to make.
  - to Robert Glasper I would say, it’s very early man, let’s go make some music. We got some time.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

  Regarding music school, I’ve got lots of anecdotes. I’ve been studying in music schools since 2004... maybe one: I used to be hyperactive, and I still am but I improved. So, I was playing in the school orchestra and I couldn’t be still and quiet, never. It was our second or third concert and it was about to start. Silence in the theatre. As soon as the director walks on the stage my guitar falls from my hands and a huge “boooom” resonates in the hall. Everyone looking at me... that’s just one of many more!

• What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

  Methodical, skilled and empathic are features that used together can be successful. That’s how I aim to be when I teach!