Mario

Guitarist • Music Educator • Harmony & Improvisation Specialist

About the teacher

Mario is a guitarist and music educator who understands music as both structure and expression. For him, music is built on mathematics and science, but its true power lies in how organised sound can communicate emotion, meaning, and intention.

His teaching balances clarity, discipline, and enjoyment, helping students not only understand music, but genuinely connect with it.

Cultural Roots & Musical Style

Mario’s musical language is shaped by Latin music, jazz, and Brazilian music, traditions where rhythm, harmony, and feel are inseparable. These styles strongly influence how he approaches both performance and teaching, emphasizing groove, harmonic awareness, and musical conversation rather than mechanical repetition.

This background allows Mario to guide students through multiple musical worlds while building a solid, transferable foundation.

Understanding how harmony functions across styles

Developing musical independence, not reliance on patterns

Learning to listen, react, and make musical choices in real time

Teaching Philosophy & Approach

Mario’s teaching combines:

RCM-based methods for reading and fingerpicking

Music theory and harmony for improvisation

Ear training and musical awareness

Repertoire-focused learning, tailored to each student

Lessons are designed so students understand what they are playing, why they are playing it, and just as importantly enjoy the music they are working on.

How the lessons work

Register & Book Your Time

Begin by registering through our booking system and selecting a lesson time that works for you.

Online Lessons via Zoom

All lessons are held online via Zoom. A private meeting link will be sent to you before the lesson.

Rescheduling Policy

If you need to reschedule a lesson, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.

Respecting Shared Time

Our teachers work across different time zones and schedules. These guidelines help ensure a focused, respectful, and smooth experience for both students and teachers.

Lesson Packs

Pick the plan that matches your musical path. Flexible options for every level to improve your groove. The prices are in USD.

3 Months

A focused three-month program with weekly lessons designed to build consistency and core skills. Strengthen rhythm, ear training, harmony, technique, and groove through practical, music-first learning.

$1,500

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6 months

A structured six-month path with weekly lessons tailored to your goals. Develop strong fundamentals in rhythm, ear training, harmony, technique, and groove, supported by guided materials and focused practice.

$3,000

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1 year

A full year of weekly lessons focused on deep, consistent musical growth. Build rhythm, ear training, harmony, technique, and groove through real music, with clear direction, accountability, and long-term development.

$6,000

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