I am originally from Lisbon, where I started to learn the violin at age 5, though I am currently based in Amsterdam — that is, when I'm not flying around for concerts.I have studied in the Royal Academy of Music, in London, the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Fondazione Musicale Santa Cecilia. As a performer, I have presented myself a bit all over the place, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician, in countries like France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Andorra and China. I have been awarded prizes, both as a violinist and as a chamber musician in Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Italy and the UK.

As a violin teacher, I have been gaining experience since the age of 18, when I had my very first student. I currently have a small online class of my own thanks to the East-West Arts Initiative, in China, which creates a bridge between Europe and China through learning and sharing music.

My violin classes are open to people of all ages and levels. You may have used to play the violin many years ago and are trying to get back at it but don't know how, you may have just started and you're looking for a teacher that can guide your first steps, you may be looking for regular coaching for an already developed sense of musicality — my classes accommodate all of the above and more.
Most of my pupils are already intermediate students who are dedicated to becoming the young violinists of the future, but that doesn't mean my class isn't for you if you are simply looking for a hobby! Music is about having fun together!

I can teach in English (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (fluent) or French (conversational).