[a1980515] graduated as architect but, at the same time, studied piano and composition. Still in University, he created several jingles for ads and soundtracks for two semi-professional movies.

From 1990 to 1993, he formed the new prog band, Syndone (meaning "Shroud"), with whom he recorded two CD's: Syndone and Syndone, produced by [a914711] from the band Arti & Mestieri with the music label Vinyl Magic Sas in Milan. Two other members were [a3097557], drums, and [a4184915], bass.