Born in Vergato (Bo), he earned a degree in classic guitar at the Conservatory of Music “G. B. Martini” of Bologna, under the guide of M° Eugenio Becherucci. He specialized with professors A. Ponce, A. Diaz and O. Ghiglia. At the same institution G.B. Martini he took the degree in choral music and choir conduction (M° Pier Paolo Scattolin) and the degree in composition (M° Francesco Carluccio). He attended master classes of choir conductions (G. Graden, L. Larsen, G. Grun and F. Heyerick). He performs both as a choir conductor and as a guitar player. In october 2003 he was among the 12 final contestants at the International Competition “Mariele Ventre” for choir conduction. Since 2003, in addition to performing, he is a teacher of musical education in middle school. Founder and director of the vocal ensemble “Ars Cantus” (Bologna), he awarded the 1