Musician / Cretan lyra teacher / Songwriter / Music writer / Composer
Μουσικός / Δάσκαλος κρητικής λύρας / Τραγουδοποιός / Μουσικοσυνθέτης / Συγγραφέας εκπαιδευτικών μουσικών βιβλίων για την κρητική λύρα
Othonas Bikakis was born in Athens, of Cretan origin from Chania.
He graduates from the Hellenic Conservatory, department of the Cretan Lyra and attends courses and seminars on Cretan music (Modal Music) with the soloist and composer Ross Daly in "Labyrinth Musical Workshop".
In 2015 he releases his debut album "THE WORLD'S ARCHER" marking his personal composing and in 2021 he published his Music Educational Book "INTRODUCTION TO THE LEARNING OF CRETAN LYRA FOR BEGINNERS No.1", from the music publications "Fagotto Books".
He has staged in several festivals and has participated as a musician and as an orchestrator in records of composers and has undertaken the musical editing of many songs.
He is currently teaching in Music Schools, Conservatories and Cultural Associations.