Giovanni Moltoni is a performing guitarist and composer. He has performed nationally and internationally in a variety of musical settings and with many musicians of the Boston and New York Jazz scene. His musical activities include original compositions and jazz standards performed with his band. Giovanni also activity participates diversely in other musical projects, including swing bands, duos and the performance of solo guitar. A member of the faculty at Berklee College of Music, he also teaches privately in his home studio.

Throughout his career, Giovanni has performed in the U.S. and in several different countries around Europe, among other places:

• Lugano Estival Jazz, 15'ed. ( CH international jazz festival)
• Schaffhausen Jazz Festival 12' ed. ( CH.)
• I.A.J.E.-21ed.(International association of jazz educators Boston, USA)
• Neunkirch Open Air, (Germany, music festival)
• Sankt Gerold, (Austria)
• Kostance (Germany)
• Jordan Hall, Berklee College of Music, Ryles Jazz club, Acton Jazz Cafe, Willow Jazz club, Green St. Grill, The Tam, Etc... (Boston, USA)

Teaching History

Berklee College of Music
Associate Professor, Ear-Training Department 2004-present
Assistant Professor, Ear-Training Department 1998-2004

Indian Hill Arts School of Music
Private Guitar Instruction 1996-1999
Chairman, Jazz Department 1997-1999
Jazz Ensemble 1997-1998

Private Lessons
Guitar, harmony and ear training also taught in home studio.
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Education

New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA. USA
Master of Music Degree in jazz studies; Guitar performance.

Berklee College of Music. Boston, MA. USA
Degree in Composition
Graduated Magna cum laude