He was born in Thessaloniki in 1977. He obtained a degree in classical piano at the Macedonian Conservatory of Thessaloniki as well as degrees in advanced theory (Harmony, Counterpoint, Fugue). He then received a diploma in classical piano at the Conservatory Matsigou with professor Grigoris Simadopoulos. With the latter he also attended intensive classes on jazz piano, modern music and improvisation. In addition to his music studies, he holds a degree in Mathematics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. (Department of Theoretical Mathematics) and postgraduate degree in Systematic Philosophy at the same institution. He also obtained a master’s degree in art photography from Westminster University in London with an IKY scholarship. He has been working as a pianist for more than ten years in the Municipal Culture Enterprise of the municipality of Pavlos Mela I.R.IS. where he accompanies the lessons of classical ballet and modern dance in the undergraduate and professional departments. She has accompanied ballet lessons in various master classes and dance festivals (Dance Lab school, World Dance Day at the Royal Theater, etc.). He worked at the Filippos Nakas Conservatory, accompanying the lessons of modern song in the class of Georgia Sillaiou, while he also accompanied the jazz vocal department of Viki Almazidou at the University of Thessaloniki. With Georgia Sillaiou he has appeared live as a performer of jazz and contemporary music in numerous events (Goethe Institute, Vafopouleio, Concert Hall, archeological sites, etc.). In Thessaloniki he has performed jazz in various groups, has played the piano in theatrical performances (Sofouli theater, theater group Outside The Theater, etc.) and has supported music book presentations and poetry evenings (Savvalla Bookstore bookstore, World Poetry Day 2017 at the City Hall, etc.). At the same time he teaches classical and jazz piano lessons.
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