How to Contact Rogerio
Background
Education
- State Conservatory of Goias, Brazil
- Classical guitar
- Guitar Institute of Technology, Hollywood
- Composition and improvisation
- University of Granada, Spain
- Master’s Degree
Teaching
I LOVE teaching. I do it online and in person.
My lessons are focused solely on the student: what they want to achieve, and the fastest way to get them there. I like to create examples, exercises and drills from songs that they want to play, with intent to build repertoire, or skills needed for other purposes (i.e.: I have coached many students on college test requirements and auditions).
I’ve been teaching guitar for decades and I get better at it every day. Contrary to general perception, teaching requires creativity, as every person may have a unique set of natural abilities and challenges: one may have a natural tendency to tighten their muscles too much, while another may have a difficulty to coordinate both sides of their body. There is always something new to me, and I enjoy creating solutions.
Performance
In 2015 Rogerio released Preludes and Other Stories, a solo album focusing on pieces by Brazilian great Heitor Villa-Lobos, but also approaching Bach, Tarrega and other composers.
Rogerio is currently recording music of his own writing for both classical, acoustic and electric guitar, as well as a few pieces co-written with Jazz Guitar Luminaire John Pisano . He has also designed and patented an original guitar model, which will be unveiled with the music through 2020.
Studio
In early 2013 Rogerio moved back to the US to teach and perform music in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Lesson Offerings
Genres/Styles
Teaching Hours
Please contact Rogerio for specific availability and times