I'm an Italian sound designer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Leipzig, Germany. I freelance in audio post-production for film and composition, blending immersive sound with musical storytelling. My live work includes accompanying theatre performances and collaborating on diverse musical projects across genres. I’m a member of the R&D department of VDT and have collaborated with BBC R&D on immersive audio and media personalization.

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I'm an Italian sound designer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Leipzig, Germany. I freelance in audio post-production for film and composition, blending immersive sound with musical storytelling. My live work includes accompanying theatre performances and collaborating on diverse musical projects across genres. I’m a member of the R&D department of VDT and have collaborated with BBC R&D on immersive audio and media personalization.

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I’m an Italian sound designer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Leipzig, Germany. I freelance in audio post-production for film and composition, blending immersive sound with musical storytelling.

My live work includes accompanying theatre performances and collaborating on diverse musical projects across genres. I’m a member of the R&D department of VDT and have collaborated with BBC R&D on immersive audio and media personalization.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Various schools and music academies
January 1, 2005 - Present
Teaching classical guitar and music theory to students of different levels and ages
Visiting Researcher at University of Surrey, CVSSP Department
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborating with BBC R&D on immersive audio and media personalization; research on spatial audio and personalized media experiences
Music Teacher (Classical Guitar and Music Theory) at Various music schools and academies
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Taught classical guitar and music theory to students of different levels and ages; prepared exams and organized ensembles.
Audio Post Production for Film at Freelance (International clients)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Audio post production for short films, documentaries, TV series, and features.
Composer and Sound Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Composition and art composition for theatre, performing arts, and sound installations; sound design, 5.1 mix, dialogue editing, Foley, sound editing, and composition.
Visiting Researcher at University of Surrey, CVSSP
January 1, 2023 - Present
Research on immersive audio and media personalization; collaboration with BBC R&D; publications.
Member of R&D Department at VDT (German Union of Audio Engineers)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Research on spatial audio and media personalization; collaboration with industry partners.
Podcast Post Production and Mix at Absonant Training Center / Independent
January 1, 2020 - Present
Post production, editing and mixing for podcasts; involved in remote collaboration and international projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar at Conservatory of Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Diploma in Audio Post Production for Film at Abbey Road Institute, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Post-Production Supervisor Certificate at IHK Bildungzentrum, Halle-Dessau, Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
AVID Certified Pro Tools Professional and Operator at Absonant Training Center, Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Master's Degree in Classical Guitar at Conservatorio di Milano (Conservatorio di Milano), Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Abbey Road Institute course at Abbey Road Institute, London, UK
January 1, 2023 - January 16, 2026
Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar at Conservatorio di Milano, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Post-Production Supervisor Certificate at IK B Bildungszentrum Halle-Dessau, Germany
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Post-Production Supervisor Workshop at International Academy of Media and Arts, Halle, Germany
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Avid Certified Pro Tools Professional and Operator at Absonant Training Center, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Ableton Live: Sound Design and Loop Rec Techniques at Absonant Training Center, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Podcast Post Production and Mix at Absonant Training Center, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Masterclasses and Clinics in Classical Guitar at Various cities, Italy
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

AVID Certified Pro Tools Professional and Operator
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Avid Certified Pro Tools Professional and Operator
January 1, 2022 - January 16, 2026
Post-Production Supervisor Certification
January 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026
Abbey Road Institute – Advanced Diploma in Audio Post Production for Film
January 1, 2023 - January 16, 2026
Avid Certified Pro Tools Professional and Operator
January 1, 2022 - January 16, 2026
Ableton Live: Sound Design and Loop Rec Techniques
January 1, 2021 - January 16, 2026
Podcast Post Production and Mix
January 1, 2020 - January 16, 2026
Post-Production Supervisor Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Post-Production Supervisor Workshop
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet