About
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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Reviews
Michael W.
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 pl... Show more
Darrik S.
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... Show more
Joey F.
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 ... Show more
Elizabeth R.
to listen to. He taught concepts and forms l could apply.
Jose M.
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 ... Show more
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1.First meeting consists of learning the student's goals.
2.Assessment of student's skill level.
3.Elaboration of a study plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
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.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
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.
How did you get started teaching?
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.
What types of students have you worked with?
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.