Antonio began piano lessons at the age of 5. His love and respect for Classical Music grew under the guidance of great teachers and at the age of 9 he made his debut at Carnegie Hall.
At age 12 he entered the world of Popular Music and began vocal studies. At 16 he formed his own band and appeared at Summer Resorts in the Catskills.
Antonio furthered his musical education at Julliard, Brooklyn College and Master Classes with great Vocal and Piano Teachers while performing at Night Clubs and Cabarets in New York City, among them the Starlite Room at the Waldorf Astoria, the Astor Hotel, The Hotel Gregory, Charles the Fourth, the Classic, the Club Illusion and many others.
He also appeared in Ogunquit Maine, Provincetown, Fire Island, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and on Carnival Cruise Ships.
Antonio performed his Uniquely Original Compositions at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn College, Miami Dade University, and at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center.
Antonio is dedicated to sharing his Knowledge and Experience with students, his Mission is to help them discover their very own special styles and to release their inner, God Given, talents.
Antonio is sensitive, warm and friendly…with a magnetic personality. He is an outstanding composer and performer. He captivates and excites others through his passion and love for Beautiful Music.
He has been reviewed as …”a Poet at the Keyboard” …”an emotionally sincere song stylist” … “an intuitive and nurturing teacher.
Antonio has been posting Daily Motivational and Spiritual Posts on Facebook for 12 years. Here is one of his favorites. “Music is a bridge between different cultures and people. We bring Peace to ourselves and to the World when we Sing or Play an Instrument.”