Learn from Great Bossa Nova Guitar Teachers

Hi! I’m Natalia Gonçalves, a Brazilian guitarist, music teacher, and sheet music editor. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) and a Technical Degree in Classical Guitar, with a strong focus on performance, arrangement, and pedagogy.

Henrique Carvalho is a renowned Brazilian guitarist, recognized for his refined and expressive musicianship. Currently finishing a master's degree in Guitar Performance at Stony Brook University (USA). Carvalho has won prizes in several prestigious international competitions, such as the Houston Classical Guitar Competition 2024 (USA) and the Souza Lima Competition (Brazil), with…

Adam Ratner is a guitarist, composer, and producer known for his innovative approach to jazz guitar, blending modern harmony, improvisation, and Brazilian musical influences. Based between Los Angeles and São Paulo, Adam has performed at international festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival, SF Jazz Festival, and NPR Tiny Desk Concerts.

Hello guys, my name is Mário and I'm a private teacher from Bratislava, Slovakia. I'm actively playing various instruments such as bass guitar, guitar, piano, ukulele, and mandolin in various bands (flamenco band Ponte Pardo, vocal ensemble Zborci, acoustic band Pathetic Hypermarket Band).

I have been a professional musician for 20 years in Ireland, the UK and Berlin and have toured the world with many renowned artists such as the Commitments, Imelda May, Louis Stewart and the Brandenburg Symphony orchestra. As well as my commercial achievements which have encompassed TV/studio work, musicals, and live concerts to audiences of up to 45000 people, I have also enjoyed…

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.

With over 30 years of Guitar, piano, drum, bass experience and more than 20 years of teaching across diverse musical styles, Thomas S. is a dedicated and versatile music instructor based in Charlotte, NC. His expertise encompasses a wide range of genres, including Blues, Rock, Jazz, Folk, Pop, R&B, Classical, and Latin, enabling him to tailor his teaching approach to meet the…

I’ve been teaching and performing music in the Washington, D.C. area for over three decades. My solo classical guitar performances have garnered me recognition, but I’ve also played in various musical ensembles, ranging from flamenco to jazz to rock. I studied Classical Guitar at Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University.

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 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.