Learn from Great Bossa Nova Guitar Teachers

**BOSSA NOVA GUITAR TEACHER OF THE YEAR (2025)** ** IF YOU CAN'T FIND A MATCHING TIME IN MY SCHEDULE, SEND ME A MESSAGE AND WE'LL WORK IT OUT** Hello everyone! My name is João and I teach Brazilian guitar. I started playing when I was 8 years old, through my father, who is a Samba and Bossa Nova musician in the nights of São Paulo, the city where I was born and have always lived.

I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. I teach all levels guitar, bass, saxophone; beginner piano; music composition; digital music production. Since 2001, I have served a variety of creative and supervisory roles for the famed BLUE MAN GROUP – a globally recognized entertainment industry…

I’m a guitarist, composer, songwriter, arranger and teacher from Argentina with more than 20 years of teaching experience. I offer personalized online lessons for students of different ages, levels and musical backgrounds, always adapting the classes to each person’s interests, goals and pace.

I felt in love with music when I was 12 and, by then, I have never left it. After 5 years of individual guitar lessons (both classical, acoustic and electric guitar) I decided to follow academic studies in Rome, at the prestigious Saint Louis College of Music.

I am Federico Utge, a guitarist, singer, pianist, and music teacher from Argentina. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance with a focus on Popular Music from the National University of Villa Maria, Cordoba, Argentina. I also studied Musical Composition with a focus on Popular Music at the same university.

Hi there, I’m Ryo from Japan and an experienced live and session musician based in Berlin Germany and graduated from Tech Music School in London UK and SHOBI Music College in Tokyo Japan. I am currently a member of RGT (Registry Of The Guitar Tutor in UK). So if anyone has got the admission exams to Music colleges/Schools, I can back you up.

I am a professional guitarist, arranger, and music educator from Brazil, with over 10 years of experience in performance and teaching. I hold a degree in Popular Music from UNICAMP (University of Campinas) and completed advanced studies at EMESP – São Paulo State Conservatory, where I studied with some of the most respected musicians in Brazil.

Greetings! I'm Andrew, a guitarist and educator originally from New Orleans, LA. I began playing professionally in high school performing around New Orleans at many venues and festivals including Tipitina's, House of Blues, Snug Harbor, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Evan McPherson is a Central Texas-based guitarist, educator, and producer with over 20 years of experience helping students of all ages grow as musicians. He holds a Jazz Guitar Performance degree from Cornish College of the Arts and brings a deep understanding of theory, technique, and improvisation to every lesson.

My name is Noah and I’ve been a musician and composer for over 20 years and have been teaching music for over 12. I graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz composition and Performance. My musical journey began with Cello at 10 years old, followed by guitar around age 11. I loved 80’s hair metal and classic rock!