Born in Napoli, Italy, Gianluca started playing drums at the age of 12. His private studies included Sergio di Natale, Maxx Furian, Chuck Silverman, Ed Roscetti and Donny Gruendler etc.
- Winner of the Carlos Vega Memorial Scholarship 2006 and the Outstanding Player Achievement Award 2007 (PIT – Musicians Institute)
In 2007 Gianluca became the official drummer for guitar virtuoso GREG HOWE, following to a drum legend such as Dennis Chambers, and recording his instrumental album Sound Proof (Tone Center 2008).
After many world tours and several collaborations with this band, he became the drummer of the band MARAGOLD, featuring Greg Howe on guitar, Meghan Krauss on vocals and Kevin Vecchione on bass, releasing their first album "MARAGOLD" in April 2013.
Since 2013 Gianluca is a Drum Instructor at the MUSICIANS INSTITUTE in Hollywood, California.
Gianluca has also performed and recorded with many international artists such as:
Greg Howe, Maragold, David Garfield, Jimmy Earl, Shayna Steele Band, Luis Conte, Jenifer Batten, David Cook, "For the Record" Live, Rumer Willis, Stu Hamm, Airto Moreira, Lenny Castro, Mike Miller, Jon Reshard, Neil Stubenhaus, Reggie Hamilton, Jeff Richman, Greg Adams, Jude Golde, Walt Fowler and many others.
