He started his professional journey with the santouri in Plomari in the late 1930s, working alongside his older brother Stavros on the trumpet and Panagiotis Stergellis on the violin. In the late 1940s, he shifted to playing the guitar. He frequently performed in cafes and open-air venues in Plomari. He also played at festivals he was often invited by cafe owners in the wider region of Plomari and Central Lesvos, to perform in their establishments.
