Born in 1982 in Italy, Giovanni began studying classical guitar at the age of 10 and electric guitar at 14. He spent his formative years as a heavy metal guitarist and, in addition, joined an early music ensemble in 1996, where he started learning the lute.
With this project, he had his first concert experiences, including performances at the Lecce Theatre in 1997, Jerusalem in 2000, and New York in 2002.
With this project, he had his first concert experiences, including performances at the Lecce Theatre in 1997, Jerusalem in 2000, and New York in 2002.
|
|
|
He joined the Università della Musica in Rome at the age of 19 to explore other genres such as Blues, Funk, and Jazz. Giovanni had the opportunity to study with, and attend clinics and masterclasses led by, many renowned Italian and international musicians, from John Petrucci of Dream Theater to Rodolfo Maltese of Banco del Mutuo Soccorso.
Upon graduation, he continued his studies privately, focusing on Latin, Bossa Nova, Manouche, as well as Renaissance and Baroque music.
He later moved to Tokyo, where in 2016, he began teaching at The American Guitar Academy in both Tokyo and Yokohama.
Upon graduation, he continued his studies privately, focusing on Latin, Bossa Nova, Manouche, as well as Renaissance and Baroque music.
He later moved to Tokyo, where in 2016, he began teaching at The American Guitar Academy in both Tokyo and Yokohama.
In 2016, he joined the international project Slugger Punch, producing original songs and collaborations.
In 2017, for Slugger Punch and Star Comics, he composed the original music for the advertisements of Dragon Ball Super and Ninjak, and later, the original music for the Italian trailer of Demon Slayer in 2021.
In Japan, he began working as a composer, arranger, and session and backing musician for both Japanese and international artists, such as Che'Nelle (2018 and 2024) and Philosophy No Dance (2022) at NHK.
In 2017, for Slugger Punch and Star Comics, he composed the original music for the advertisements of Dragon Ball Super and Ninjak, and later, the original music for the Italian trailer of Demon Slayer in 2021.
In Japan, he began working as a composer, arranger, and session and backing musician for both Japanese and international artists, such as Che'Nelle (2018 and 2024) and Philosophy No Dance (2022) at NHK.
|
|
In 2022, he met the Japanese violinist Yukako Furudate, an award-winning Hungarian and Russian Gypsy violin master, who introduced him to Eastern European music.
Yukako and Giovanni began several projects, such as "Yuka & Giovanni Gypsy Duo", "Gypsy Ladies", and a chamber music trio with the Hungarian cello legend Károly Kovács. They also collaborated with opera and operetta singers, orchestras, dancers, and more.
Yukako and Giovanni began several projects, such as "Yuka & Giovanni Gypsy Duo", "Gypsy Ladies", and a chamber music trio with the Hungarian cello legend Károly Kovács. They also collaborated with opera and operetta singers, orchestras, dancers, and more.
|
|
In addition to his work as a studio musician, session player, concert performer, composer, and teacher, Giovanni takes part in various projects and collaborations across the world. His ability to communicate in six languages—while currently learning a seventh—has also allowed him to connect with artists from different backgrounds.