Guilherme Foracchi

Biography:

Guilherme Foracchi is a multifaceted performer, composer and music teacher. Originally from Sāo Paulo, Brazil, he started playing classical guitar in his early teens before discovering the passion for jazz which brought him to the United States. He graduated with a dual major in performance and jazz composition from the prestigious Berklee College of Music where he studied under world-renown music educators, such as Mick Goodrick and Richie Hart. Since then he has made a home for himself in Boston area, performing in various venues around Massachusetts as a member of Patten Street Duo in collaboration with his partner and wife, as well as teaching guitar to a wide-range of students, from elementary school children to retirees. He has recently received his Masters of Music from the Longy School of Music.  

Teaching Philosophy

I aspire to create a welcoming yet structured environment for my students, fostering within them an equal measure of self-discipline and love of learning. Promoting organic and integral musicianship has to always be the main focus of each lesson, taking precedent over technical, non-musical exercises or

activities. I draw from Suzuki method, with intensive and extensive listening, as well as utilizing Dalcroze to incorporate music into the body. By singing back and forth with the student. I use improvisation to solidify the basic foundations of rhythm and pitch. These methods create the balance between hard work and joy that cultivates a profound, life-long love of music.

Education:

Longy School of Music: Boston, Massachusetts

Masters of Music

Berklee School of Music: Boston, Massachusetts

Bachelors of Music: Dual Major in Performance and Jazz Composition