Having started playing music by age 12, back in Brazil, I've arrived to the US in the Fall of 2005 to attend the world-renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, focusing on Harmony, Improvisation and Songwriting.
In the meantime I kept playing classical guitar repertoire and worked with various singers as a sideman, having performed in several venues in the greater LA area, especially Hollywood and Santa Monica. Throughout 2007 I also applied my skills in the production of a weekly radio show aired on Univision AM Radio.
In 2008 I recorded a demo solo CD called "the Sound of Hope" and have been using it to introduce myself to potential audiences. Pieces by great composers like Villa-Lobos, Tarrega, Ponce and others. You can hear some of it on the player above, as well as original works by myself.
In 2009 I started working on my brain child, my original rock music, and the album is in pre-production. Looking for the right accompanying musicians and, most of all, the voice to front it. Samples available here.
I teach guitar throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. I can offer either an informal, free-style experience based on the students taste and orientation, or a solid course approaching harmony, theory and, most important, repertoire/technique for either classical guitar, popular styles, or a combination of them. Versatility is key and wether my students like classical music, mean blues, heavy metal or dirty rock, I got them covered, and well covered. KEEP POSTED.
I WILL MISS YOU!!! I HOPE TO GO VISIT YOU :) TAKE CARE MY FRIEND, YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY TO BE AROUND, I WISH YOU THE BEST & HOPE TO KEEP IN TOUCH. MAY YOU GET EVERYTHING YOUR HEART DESIRES. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU & YOUR KINDNESS OR YOUR MASTER GUITAR PLAYING :)
Hello Rogerio, I just drop in to say that I still enjoy your songs just as much as I did the first time I heard them... I hope you had a great start to a brand new week. “We cannot discover new oceans unless we has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” So I am wishing you adventureous days…ENJOY !!! With sunhine thoughts Heidi
Hello Rogerio, I wish your weekend is made of many special...loving...precious moments and you can enjoy them all. I am thinking of you ! Heartwarming Greetings Heidi
Hello Rogerio,, I just want to say „Hello“ with a sunny smile. I hope you are well and all is going as you wish. I always like listen to your guitarplaying, this is the really special charm to catch me in your music. I..m wishing you an enchanted week glowing with love & happiness! With peaceful thoughts and good vibes straight to where you are Heidi
I was looking at how much we have shared and what you have given to me....so many blessings my friend....i love you...and just remember through all the hard times.....God is with you!! and so are all your friends and family ...you are not alone no matter what!! many hugs I send you and well dam it we need ice cream!!!! Soon your Birthday!! We shall have OK Beer and everything will be OK! :P </a>
Mox Records publica “En el Lago” el primer sencillo de Alhandal. Este nuevo proyecto redefine el concepto del Rock Andaluz en pleno siglo XXI. Tras meses de trabajo la iniciativa nace con la vocación de recuperar las “Raíces” del Rock Sureño, rememorando las influencias históricas de música andaluza, rindiendo tributo a algunos de los nombres propios más importantes que ha dado esta tierra.
Temas incluidos:
1. En el Lago (J. de la Rosa) 2. Abril (YiYi/Zagalaz)
Hello Rogerio, oh yes, it is all we will do, especially I come to Brasil to bake in the heat ;-) Here we have the second day heavy rain, but I like every kind of weather. And how are you? I hope you're doing great. Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" Feel wonderful and enjoy the sunshine and the flowers......and PARTY!!! With good wishes for a happy weekend Heidi
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