Learn from Great Bossa Nova Guitar Teachers

Hi there! I'm Michael and whether you are a complete beginner, advanced player, or somewhere in between, I would be happy to lend you a helping hand on your musical journey. My goal and hope is to assist you in decoding some of its mysteries, strengthening your understanding of music as a whole and to better define your artistic voice as a musician.

Hi, I’m Dave Dohearty. I’ve been teaching guitar full-time for nearly 20 years, and I love helping students of all ages and levels finally play the music they actually enjoy. My main styles are Blues, Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Latin, and Bossa Nova.

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.

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.

With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Joe has dedicated his career to guitar education and performance. He spent 16 years as a private guitar instructor, teaching students of all ages and skill levels throughout the Orlando, Florida area.

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.

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 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.

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.

Chad has been teaching private guitar lessons for 7 years and performing performing for 12. Chad received his Bachelor's in Music Degree with an emphasis in guitar performance in 2023 from Utah Tech University, studying Jazz and solo acoustic guitar. He received the student of the semester award for the music department in the spring of 2023.