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He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, earning a higher diploma (Master’s degree) in piano in 1985. He subsequently refined his skills through numerous international workshops and seminars, and furthered his training at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. Concurrently, he attended improvisation classes at the Royal Conservatory of Liège under the guidance of American musician, composer, and educator Garret List, ultimately receiving a prize in improvisation. He then focused his efforts specifically on the music of the 20th and 21st centuries.
He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy, participating in numerous concerts and premieres of contemporary works—including pieces by Klaus Hubert, John Cage, Erik Satie, and Frederic Rzewski—as well as appearing at festivals such as Ars Musica and Midi-Minimes.
With a keen interest in the performing arts, he has led workshops that integrate music with the visual arts and has taught piano at the Evere Academy, where he currently serves as director.
A member of the Union of Belgian Composers (UCB), he is also a co-founder of the Osmose festival—a showcase for contemporary Belgian and international music—in which he has frequently participated as a performer.
Fabio Schinazi is a recipient of the Fuga Prize, which honors active musicians who promote Belgian music.