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Christos Zerbinos was born in Kalamata. At the age of 16, he completed his studies in accordion with T. Papastathopoulou - Mavrea. He then studied piano with Max Halleker, advanced theory with Konstantinos Nonis and composition with Theodoros Antoniou. Long before he completed his musical studies in composition, his pieces were played by several orchestras and chamber music groups.
 
In the mid eighties, with the encouragement and complete support of Th. Antoniou, he was the first Greek musician to include accordion among classical instruments, thus substantially contributing to its relation with this instrument and seeking new ways of expression in different and various musical areas, he discovered new techniques, thus creating a completely personal and special style that classifies him nowadays among the most significant accordion players of his generation.
 
He completed his studies in composition with the unanimous mark "excellent", 1st Prize and monetary award in the memory of Manos Hatzidakis.