Marcoscavalcantejazz

Marcoscavalcantejazz

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Marcos Cavalcante is a Brazilian-American guitarist, composer and arranger. He plays Classical, Brazilian, Jazz and Bass Guitar.

Marcos has a Doctoral Degree in Music-Classical Guitar Performance and Literature, a Master's Degree in

Music-Jazz Studies from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Marcos has performed with many excellent and well

known musicians in Brazil, Japan and the USA.

Marcos currently serves as a General Music Teacher at Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico, and he resides in the same city (Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA. Previously, he was an Associate Professor of Music at Northern New Mexico College (11 years), Associate Professor of Music at the Instituto de Artes of the Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo. During Graduate school, Marcos was an Assistant Instructor at Jacobs School of Music- Indiana University between 1990 and 1999, teaching classical, jazz/Brazilian guitar, the Guitar Ensemble and the Latin American Music Ensemble.

Marcos has lectured and performed at Indiana University, Indiana State University, Oklahoma University, Duke University, University of Louisville, University of South Florida-Tampa, Conservatório Souza Lima (São Paulo) Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Universidade de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade Nacional de Brasília, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil.


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    Michael W.

    I go to know Dr. Cavalcante when he was the director of the Jazz band at Northern New Mexico College in Espanola, NM. After he left that position, I studied with him privately for 2 additional years. His knowledge base is amazing and what I would expect from a PhD educated musician. His ability to dissect and simplify jazz concepts is a real plus. I have spent lots and lots of time studying Dan Haerles text The Jazz Language but Dr. Cavalcante made it all understandable. His ability to teach the concepts of understanding jazz improvisation is remarkable-he starts with simple ideas and concepts and gradually builds on them until they are quite sophisticated. As we moved to different areas in my studies, the basic concepts kept reappearing (as well they should). As the director of a jazz band, he did a remarkable job of getting the students interested and engaged in his program. He is a good human being and a nice person to get to know and work with. I would study with him again without any hesitation whatsoever and I highly recommend him for students of all levels of ability.
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    July 28, 2020

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    Darrik S.

    Marcos started teaching our son Jack guitar when he was 10 years old and continued until he was a Junior in High School. Jack started with zero experience and by the time he entered High School he was a fully proficient lead guitar player in our church worship team. Marcos was both patient and adaptable to the specific needs and goals that we had for Jack as part of his home school education. Marcos taught Jack proficiency in music reading and enabled him to eventually play by ear. I would highly recommend Marcos as a teacher for anyone that is serious about learning how to play an instrument and further their musical education, particularly the guitar. You will need to be committed to excellence and regular practice....NO SLACKERS.
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    July 24, 2020

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    Joey F.

    Marcos has been my teacher and mentor for over a decade. During my time as his student I have come to learn so much about the Jazz language, music theory, how to work as a professional musician, and most importantly, how to teach myself. With his mentorship I was able to grow into an avid composer and writer, and because of what he has taught me, I have been able to find work playing in live performances, transcribing scores, arranging student band pieces and teaching combo jazz classes. Marcos has guided me toward becoming a creative, professional musician, and he has influenced my life greatly. It is with the utmost of respect that I give my recommendation to anyone who is interested in learning the joys of guitar and music.
    -Joey Farish
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    July 21, 2020

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    Elizabeth R.

    He taught me just what I needed to know. Not too hard. Not too easy. He suggested music to listen to. He taught concepts and forms l could apply.
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    July 20, 2020

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    Jose M.

    I had the pleasure of studying in both a classroom setting and also taking private lessons with Dr. Marcos Cavalcante. Playing the guitar is something that always interested me. I had been learning the guitar for many years since high school. I was in the Jazz band, and knew enough guitar chords to play with the band. I would watch videos, buy random music books at used book stores, and like most people I would look up tabs on the internet to try to learn the guitar on my own. My approach could only get me so far and I would often get the feeling of being stuck. Learning a new guitar lick or the chords to a new song wasn’t actually making me better at guitar. Dr. Marcos Cavalcante was Director and also taught college level courses for students who were seeking their Bachelor’s Degree in Music. I had the privilege of taking classroom courses such as Jazz Fundamentals, and Jazz Improvisation, as well as private guitar lessons with Marcos. I learned more in the first 6 months than I had on my own in the previous four years. I continued taking lessons with Marcos for two more years. I was able to progress through every challenge with discipline, dedication and hard work. Marcos has the amazing ability to identify your skill level and raise the bar to challenge you every step of the way. Marcos has the heart of a teacher, and is a person who cares and takes the time to cultivate a passion for learning in each one of his students.
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    July 19, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    1.First meeting consists of learning the student's goals.

    2.Assessment of student's skill level.

    3.Elaboration of a study plan.

    Doctoral Degree in Music - Classical Guitar Literature and Performance, from Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, USA.

    Master's Degree in Music - Jazz Studies, from Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, USA.

    Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition, from State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

    Hour lessons: $100.00

    If the student pays the whole amount of lessons of a month, there is a discount of $40.00. In other words, four lessons a month would cost $400.00.  If the fee is paid in the first lesson of that month, the cost will be $360.00 instead. 

    When I was still a teenager, I was asked to teach in a Music Conservatory in Brazil. After that, while going to University, I developed a music studio and had many students. Later, after my undergraduate studies, I taught as an Assistant Instructor during my time at Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, during both my Master's and Doctoral degree studies, throughout the 1990's. After concluding my studies I became an Associate Professor between the years 2000 and 2018. Afterwards I took the required academic training to obtain a level 3 license to teach music in the public school system, which I am still doing.

    Young children, Elementary and High School age children, University Students (in 2 different Universities and one 4-year college), adults up to their 60's. Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Country, Fusion, Christian (Gospel), and a few students learning the mandolin.


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    Guitar
    Bass Guitar