Graduate of the Department of Music Studies at the Ionian University, with a specialization in Music Performance (“Guitar”). During his studies at the Ionian University, he attended courses with Vasilis Rakopoulos, Dimitris Kalantzis, Dimos Dimitriadis, and Giorgos Kontrafouris.
He also holds a Master’s Degree from the Department of Music Studies of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in “Jazz Music and Improvisation with New Technologies,” where he attended courses and seminars with Antonis Ladopoulos and Dimitris Vasilakis.
He has undertaken private studies in Jazz Guitar and Ensemble Performance under the guidance of Grigoris Ntanis, and holds a Guitar Diploma under the supervision of Kostas Kotsiolis.
Additionally, he has participated in private lessons and seminars in both electric and classical guitar with Richard Smith, Gabriel Bianco, Harold Gretton, Andreas Moutsioulis, and Thodoris Kotsyfas.
He is a permanent Guitar Instructor at the Music School of Ilion.
Since 2010, he has been a member of the duo “Journey to the South” with vocalist Angeliki Kokkini, performing repertoire from Latin American countries, with appearances at festivals and live music venues.
Discography:
Deadbolt, music by Chris Christodoulou — Video Game Original Soundtrack, Hopoo Games LLC (digital release on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp; vinyl edition by Black Screen Records).
What You See Is Just A Lie, Michalis Tsantilas — self-released EP.
Do It Yourself, music by Chris Christodoulou — Original Film Soundtrack by Dimitris Tsilifonis (Viewmaster Films).
Redefine, Dim Vach feat. Irene Makri — digital release (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp).
Pedagogical Training:
“School Psychology,” University of the Aegean
“Special Education and Training,” University of the Aegean
