Alexis Kasinos

Alexis is a guitarist, teacher and composer based in Cyprus. He attended piano and guitar lessons from a young age. He graduated with cum laude in jazz guitar (BMus and MMus) from the Codarts Conservatory in 2015, and the Amsterdam Conservatory in 2017, respectively. Throughout his studies in the Netherlands, Alexis performed with various small and big ensembles in well-known venues including the Lantaren Venster and the Melkweg Theatre. He also participated in jazz workshops and received lessons from internationally reputable musicians such as Peter Bernstein, Jesse Van Ruller and Gilad Hekselman.

 

Since 2017 Alexis became a member of Potenzia del’arte’s faculty team, teaching Guitar and Music Theory. Through his career there he gained experience on teaching different ages of students (face to face or online), leading workshops but also working in a team with other colleagues.

 

Alexis currently performs with various bands as a leader or sideman and participates in festivals such as Windcraft Music Fest, Rialto Showcase, Paradise Jazz Festival, Fengaros and many more. He released his debut album “Right Place, Right Time” in June 2019.