Learn from Great Bossa Nova Guitar Teachers

Robert Chapman is a guitarist from Toronto, Ontario. As a teen, Robert completed his Grade 8 guitar studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music and also joined the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, which awarded him a scholarship to attend Mohawk College’s music program. After graduating from Mohawk, he then completed his Bachelor’s of Music at Humber College in Toronto.

Hi, my name is Aviv Porath. I'm originally from New York City, but have spent time in Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Tel Aviv, and Taipei. I have a music degree from Bard College, where I studied jazz composition, theory, and arrangement. I have a funk-fusion band based in NYC (where I am the singer/guitarist/composer), but we've traveled around the US and Canada on tour twice.

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.

I have a degree in Classical Guitar Performance form Virginia Commonwealth University(1994), and have been teaching guitar, cello, mandolin, ukulele, hammered dulcimer and other instruments for over 30 years. I have taught independently and in music schools including Bronstein Music School in San Francisco and Hillside School of Music in Anchorage, Alaska.

About Me & My Teaching Approach Professional Background With over 30 years of professional performance and 25 years of teaching experience, my musical journey has spanned across Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. I am a multi-instrumentalist (Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Drums) and a composer currently preparing for an international performance contract with Disney.

Experienced Music Teacher - Portuguese and Spanish Lessons. Hello! My name is Marcos Duprá, and I have been a music teacher for over 25 years. I specialize in teaching various instruments, including acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, cavaquinho, viola caipira, and keyboard. My lessons are tailored to meet the needs of students who speak Portuguese and Spanish.

"I'm a rhythm and lead guitarist & songwriter for multiple projects with worldwide social recognition. I graduated from San Jose State with a Bachelor's of Music in jazz guitar, and am currently teaching around 40 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional.

I am a guitarist, composer, and educator with a career dedicated to performance, teaching, and musical creation. My academic background includes studies at Universidad El Bosque and a Master’s degree in Composition from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude. Throughout my career, I have worked in various areas of the musical field.

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 in Los Angeles, Adam has performed at international festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival, SF Jazz Festival, and NPR Tiny Desk Concerts.

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.