2002 - 2005Private lessons with George MitsotakisWorking with Theo Karellas, Anthony Mintzelo, Fort Nox (Rock), Samurai Trio (Fusion), Nick Touliatos Ichodrasi Percussion Group ( Athens Olympics 2004 ), with contributions and appearances nationwide and awarding teaching seminars in public schools2005 - 2007Moved to Los Angeles, California to attend Musicians Institute (MI)Private lessons and follow-up seminar courses with Joel Taylor (Frank Gambale, Alan Holdsworth, Gianni, Al DiMeola, etc.)Private lessons with Chuck Silverman (specialty in Afrocuban, Brazilian Funk and author of several books widely used worldwide as Afro Carribean Drum Grooves - placed 2nd in Drum! Magazine for best drumset education book for 2002, Practical Applications Afro Carribean rhythms for the drumset, The Funkmasters James Brown rhythm section and years of teaching and hits the concrete style)Private lessons with Rob Carson (5 times world champion in rudimental soloing championships and head-teacher for many DCI-Drum Corps International)Private lessons with Donny Gruendler (author of Playing with Drum loops and creator of the DVD Creating and Performing Drum Loops)Seminars by Dave Weckl, Chad Wackerman, Dennis Chambers, Teddy Campell, John Blackwell, Clayton Cameron, Terry Bozzio, Marco Minnemann, Mike Clark, David Garibaldi, Toss PanosParticipated on a percussion show for Volkswagen with leader Ahmed Best (Stomp)Graduated from MI (Musicians Institute, PIT) Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Arts Degree in Performance2007 - Present• Permanent collaboration with Dimitris Monn Trio (Fusion - Jazz), Quasamodo Orchestra (Acid Jazz), Smokey Bandits (World music) ,Street Buzz (R & B),Yvette Michelle & SouLuv (Blues/Soul), Eva & The Apples (Swing/Latin),GrooveBusters (Soul, R & B), BnC (Hip Hop),Funkollectiv (Funk)• Appearances with Nick Ziogalas, Anastasia Moutsatsou, Zak Stefanou, Theodosia Tsatsou, Eleonora Zouganeli, Zoe Papadopoulou • Teacher at Modern Music School (MMS)Specialties: Drums