Having taught violin, viola, and strings since 2004, I believe anyone can learn to play an instrument and that it can bring many benefits to our lives, both personally and socially.

I was born and raised in São Paulo, the largest urban center in Brazil, where I built most of my education and professional background, having worked there for over 10 years as a professional musician and music teacher. I am a Bachelor of Music with a major in Viola from São Paulo University, the most prominent educational institution in Brazil, and a Graduate Certificate in Music Education from Faculdade Cantareira. As a string teacher, I have worked in two of the biggest social programs in Brazil (SESC and Guri Project), whose goal is to bring musical education and culture to underprivileged Brazilians. At Guri Project, I have taught children and teenagers ranging from 6 to 18 years of age, and at SESC, mostly with teenagers

My Suzuki experience began when I was searching for a method that resonated with my beliefs, and my past training includes institutes, workshops, masterclasses, and practicum with experienced teacher trainers from the Suzuki American Association – SAA, such as Marilyn O’Boyle, Nancy Lokken, Shinobu Saito, Eduardo Ludueña, Amy Matherly, Martha Shackford, Caroline Fraser, Ann Montzka-Smelser and Rolando Freitag

I’m a certified Suzuki and RCM violin teacher. You can find my profile at the Suzuki Association of Americas and the Royal Conservatory

I moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2016 to teach Suzuki violin at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, where I found a vibrant environment with many opportunities for collaboration among teachers and students. Teaching students of all ages, from young children to adults, continually brings me joy as I watch them grow and improve through music.

As a musician, I have played in many groups and orchestras of different genres in Brazil, ranging from classical to rock. As a member of the Juiz de Fora Baroque Orchestra, I performed several recordings using antique instruments.

In Halifax, I’m performing regularly with Chebucto Symphony Orchestra, Great Harbour Ensemble, Nova Sinfonia Orchestra, Rejouissance Early Music Ensemble, and with different ensemble formations from the Halifax Institute of Traditional and Early Music (HITEM), where I’m taking advanced baroque violin training and working as an instructor with beginner groups.

My goal as a music teacher is to allow students to uncover their true talents. Anyone can play on a beautiful tone, tuning, and musicality, experiencing the joy of learning music!

Let us learn and play