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Giovanni Raniolo aka "Jitzu" was born in 1980 in Ragusa, Italy. He begins playing piano at the age of 6, but soon he starts studying other instruments, such as electric guitar, bass and drums. From 12 until 17 he plays in various bands, however his passion remains composition. At the age of 18 he discovers electronic music and it is love at first sight. He moves to Bologna to study at Dams (department of art, music and entertainment/music section) where he proposes a thesis entitled: "Experimentation in the field of audio technology and the rise of a popular electronic music". In bologna completes also his studies about home recording and digital recording techniques at the Bologna Accademy. In these years he starts composing electronic music tracks that will afterwards be part of an auto-produced album called "Motion's Sequel" (2003). He works like sound engineer at the recording and mixing of various emerging groups; at the same time he starts being interested in the world of Djing. In January 11th 2007 his debut ep with Autist Records (Berlin): "Idiot Savant". This ep is placed very well in the minimal Tech chart of all most popular digital stores. From here, his real career as a producer comes to life. Now Jitzu's tracks are played by very famous djs and he works with many labels. He has the chance to share the consolle with important artists like Jeff Mills, Henrik Schwartz, Motor City Drum Ensemble, 6th Borough Project and many others. In late 2009 he gives life to his own label: T-Bahn Records, where artists are asked to experiment with various forms of electronic dance music. Jitzu is today the artistic director of the music academy "Eufonica - Officina Studi Musicali" where he teaches “Electronic Music Production” and “Sound Engineer”.

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Giovanni Raniolo aka "Jitzu" was born in 1980 in Ragusa, Italy. He begins playing piano at the age of 6, but soon he starts studying other instruments, such as electric guitar, bass and drums. From 12 until 17 he plays in various bands, however his passion remains composition. At the age of 18 he discovers electronic music and it is love at first sight. He moves to Bologna to study at Dams (department of art, music and entertainment/music section) where he proposes a thesis entitled: "Experimentation in the field of audio technology and the rise of a popular electronic music". In bologna completes also his studies about home recording and digital recording techniques at the Bologna Accademy. In these years he starts composing electronic music tracks that will afterwards be part of an auto-produced album called "Motion's Sequel" (2003). He works like sound engineer at the recording and mixing of various emerging groups; at the same time he starts being interested in the world of Djing. In January 11th 2007 his debut ep with Autist Records (Berlin): "Idiot Savant". This ep is placed very well in the minimal Tech chart of all most popular digital stores. From here, his real career as a producer comes to life. Now Jitzu's tracks are played by very famous djs and he works with many labels. He has the chance to share the consolle with important artists like Jeff Mills, Henrik Schwartz, Motor City Drum Ensemble, 6th Borough Project and many others. In late 2009 he gives life to his own label: T-Bahn Records, where artists are asked to experiment with various forms of electronic dance music. Jitzu is today the artistic director of the music academy "Eufonica - Officina Studi Musicali" where he teaches “Electronic Music Production” and “Sound Engineer”.

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