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I am a guitar player and composer/producer based on Sao Paulo, Brazil. I graduated at world-renown Berklee College of Music in 2020, majoring at Contemporary Writing and Production. Earning Dean's List and Latin American Scholarships accolades throughout. Prior to that, I studied for 4 years at Conservatório/Faculdade Souza Lima (a Berklee Partner School).

Music Degree from Berklee College of Music 09’. Piano concentration with a bachelors in Electronic Production and Sound Design. Great with kids, but teaches students ranging from 6 to 96 years old. I specialize in teaching classical, jazz, rock, funk, R&B, reggae, ambient, and electronic music.

Hello there! I am a lifelong musician with a passion for both music and teaching. In my 20+ years of experience as a music instructor, I have guided many students of all ages along their journey to achieve their musical goals. I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and methodical in my way of teaching.

I was born in Mexico City, Mexico. At the age of 10, I was deeply inspired by rock giants such as Santana, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, etc. I took lessons and participated in as many concerts as possible all throughout grade school. Upon finishing high school, he began formal studies in music theory and production.

I'm a musician and teacher specialized in Pop/Rock Guitar, Classical Guitar, Rock/Pop Songwriting and Arranging Music. I graduated with a Trinity LTCL degree (level 6 QCF diploma) in Classical Guitar at the Giuseppe Verdi Music Academy (Venice), there I also achieved Rock & Pop Guitar Grade 8, Vocals Grade 8 and Music Theory Grade 8.

2023 and 2024 Saxophone teacher of the Year, 2025 Baritone Sax teacher of the Year I started playing music when I was I ten. I was awarded a partial scholarship to the University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music where I majored in Classical Saxophone Performance and won the Outstanding Jazz Soloist award (2004).

I am a 39 old professional guitarist (born in Italy) with more then 25 years of experience as live and studio session musician and teacher. I did more then 2500 shows/gig in Europe in theaters, pubs, clubs, big and small stages. I graduated in Lizard accademie in Fiesole (Florence) where i studied rock and fusion guitar, modern harmony and Music Composition for films.

Remember that video you saw on the Today Show, ABC World News Tonight, Ellentube, and Classic.FM of the toddler hugging the violinist playing Can't Help Falling in Love? Yep, that was me! 😄 🎻 I'm Laura, a professional working violinist in New York City, and I can't wait to be your teacher!