Currently based in Australia, Sandro has been teaching drum techniques and music theory at CIAC Music School in Rome, one of the first modern and popular music academy in Italy (1975), well known for its professional music degrees and diplomas. Sandro has experience with students of every age and level - beginners to advanced. He has been Course Coordinator for the Youth Start Programme, specifically designed for students aged 7 to 12.

His experience as a professional player includes studio recordings, national and international festivals and live performances both in Italy and Australia.              

 Master: Professional Performer (Drums) CIAC Music School, Rome

Diploma: Contemporary Drums CIAC Music School, Rome (Teachers: Stefano Pacioni, Andrea D’angelo, Federico Angelaccio, Ettore Mancini)         

Workshops & Seminars: Gary Kelly(Orvieto, 2006); Roberto Baruffaldi (Rome, 2006); Stefano Bagnoli (Rome, 2006); Roberto Gatto (Rome, 2005); Lele Melotti (Rome, 2004), Recording Studio Session Musician (with Lorenzo Feliciati and Giovanni Palombo – Rome 2007/2008)    

Professional Experience - Educational               

2008-2010  Course Coordinator and Teacher for the Youth Start Programme

2007-2008  Drums Teacher, CIAC Music School 

Professional Experience Studio & Live  

AUSTRALIA: 

2009/2010 – (with Veruska Pestano) Live concerts at various Sydney’s venues

2010 – (with Charmaine Bingwa) Domino’s iPhone Launch at Luxe Studios (Sydney)

2009 – (with the Charmaine Bingwa) Mardi Gra Fair Day, Piano Room, Civic Hotel EP Launch,The Supper Club (Sydney)

2009 – (with Charmaine Bingwa) studio recording of the album Trigger Happy

2009 - (Jazz Workshop – St. Leonards) participated in a jazz ensemble gig at Newtown Theatre 

ITALY: 

2003 – Rome Summer Festival

2004 – Rome Summer Festival II edition – La Palma Jazz City.

2005 – Rome Summer Festival Hot Summit, III edition. – La Palma Jazz City, Foollyk Club (Rome) –             Terracina Jazz (Latina) - Youth Orchestra Drummer: World Youth Day - Bonn (Germany), World Youth Day - Koln (Germany)    

2006 – Fonclea Jazz Club, Alpheus, La Palma Jazz City (Rome)

2007 – Rome Summer Festival IV ed. - Stazione Birra, Alpheus, Foollyk Club (Rome), Umbria Jazz Festival - Gospel Ensemble

2008 – Stazione Birra Live Club, Jailbreak Club   

(from 2003 to 2008 Sandro has played for various ensembles and bands, covering all styles, from jazz to rock, funky, R&B, pop, gospel and world music)