OUR TEACHERS ARE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Adriano Santos Drum Teacher

Part of a new generation of Brazilian drummers, he began his drum studies at the age of twelve at ZimboTrio Music School ( CLAM) in his hometown. In 1988 he moved to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music,…..read more 

Richard Miller Guitar Teacher

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, guitarist Richard Miller is now on the faculty of Columbia University, while maintaining a busy performance schedule in New Yorkand Washington, DC,…..read more

Susan Pereira Violin Teacher

Vocalist, pianist, percussionist, composer and arranger Susan Pereira, a New York native, has been one of the most versatile musicians on that city’s Brazilian music scene since 1983. While deeply rooted in traditional Brazilian styles,…..read more 


         Laura Dreyer Flute Teacher

Multi-instrumentalist/composer/educator Laura Dreyer has worked with some of the finest Brazilian musicians both in Brazil and the U.S. She is a member of the Dom Salvador sextet, and has also performed with ,…..read more 

Fernado Saci PercussionTeacher

Fernando Sací’s musical career began at the young age of seven when he learned to play the steel pan and tambourine at a small community center in Campinas, Brazil called Casa de Cultura Tainã, read more