Maestri was heavily criticised for the unfair methods he used to climb the mountain.
They were mostly organists and "maestri di cappella", skilful composers who had small vocal and/or instrumental ensembles and who frequently acted as music teachers (private or in church schools).
Maestri has written a number of books on character animation and digital effects.
Maestri describes some stories as originating from real life and some originating from thin air.
Maestri was finally able to coach his team to winning record once again during the 200809 season.
Maestri's teams did not finish with a winning record from the 200405 season to the 200708 season.
Maestri claimed that the mushroom is not part of the mountain and did not continue to the summit.
Maestri began reading a question, and players could buzz in at any time.