Bewitched by the sound of the flute during childhood, he studied classical concert flute.

When he was sixteen something happened: he saw a live show by The Chieftains, and that changed his musical point of view.

During the years Simone deepens the study of wooden flute and the specific techiques and style of Irish music.

In recent times he also added the Uilleann Pipes to his skillset becoming a wide range musician.