Gianfranco began studying piano at age 8 in his home country of Italy and maintained a deep passion for music throughout his life. He studied Piano, Composition, and Music and New Technologies at the Conservatorio di Musica di Sassari (Conservatory of Music of Sassari), graduating in 2008. During this time, Gianfranco also developed a strong passion for the guitar, expanding his musical interests to rock, funk, soul, electronic, and European folk music.

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As a professional musician in Italy, Gianfranco worked as a multi-instrumentalist, live performer, producer, audio engineer, and music teacher. He moved to Seattle in November 2017, where he has continued to advance his professional music career.

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Currently, Gianfranco serves as the Music Director at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church in Seattle. He also teaches at the Fingerprint School of Music, performs live shows throughout the Seattle area, and plays with Stella Polāris, an acoustic duo known for its heartfelt performances spanning hits from the '70s to the '00s