João's music lessons

Embark on a musical journey with me—a passionate guitarist, singer-songwriter, and seasoned performer from São Paulo, Brazil. I have been playing since 2010 with intensive studies in various musical disciplines at Escola de Musica e Tecnologia, and eventually, the prestigious Berklee College of Music. As an educator since 2017, I have dedicated myself to cultivating the talents of aspiring musicians in guitar, vocals, and the art of songwriting. My approach to teaching is shaped by a rich educational background, including a scholarship-aided tenure at Berklee from 2018 to 2023, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in songwriting and a minor in philosophy. The Berklee experience was not just about academic excellence; it was a transformative era that saw me refining my craft under the tutelage of musical luminaries such as Julien Kasper, Berta Rojas, Pat Pattison, Scarlet Keys, Abigail Aronson, Kim Perlak, Dave Tronzo, Sarah Brindell, Robert Stanton, Freddie Bryant, Robin Stone, Randy Roos - to name just a few of the greats who have inspired my own teaching philosophy. The relationships formed during these formative years have been instrumental in my development, not only did I have the fortune of learning from the best, but I also met my producer, Fernando Tavares, and a host of talented musicians who now contribute to my personal music projects. Today I share my music through all streaming services, live concerts and by teaching, which I love so much. Let's learn and grow musically together!