I am a multi-instrumentalist Brazilian-American with a conservatory background in guitar and theory studies (Souza Lima in SP, Brazil), certified sound engineer (Instituto de ?udio e V?deo in SP, Brazil) and have worked as a sound designer for cartoon and film (Confraria de Sons e Charutos in SP, Brazil). Currently, I am studying West African Djemb? music and perform in a drum ensemble in Chicago.

I have been fortunate to study music with great masters who have transmitted ancient knowled...