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The Potential Meaning of Music (8 p.m. EST | 9 p.m. São Paulo)

In this GCN Press virtual event, we will have the honor of learning about work and life from renowned jazz drummer Henrique de Almeida. Born and raised in Recife, Brazil, Henrique immigrated to the United States and established himself as a globally recognized jazz musician.

Henrique believes that music has the potential to inspire individuals and a culture to pursue beauty and meaning. Not all music does that, he says; musicians and composers need to compose, record, and perform art that elevates the dignity of human life. This can occur across many musical genres.

As a music instructor who has taught thousands of students over the years, Henrique also believes that music provides him with a profound opportunity to invest in the personal growth of each student. He is a role model for us in ways to integrate our work with love for people.

During our live conversation with Henrique, he will perform a couple of jazz compositions. To best enjoy the music, we recommend that you use a decent set of computer speakers or headphones.

 

About Henrique de Almeida

Globally renowned Brazilian drummer Henrique de Almeida is the leader of The Agora Jazz Trio and the jazz fusion supergroup The Truth Project Band. He has performed several times at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City, and he has performed with an enormous range of internationally known musicians.

In the US, he has been the drummer for Gloria Estefan, Dave Valentin, Larry Coryell, Nelson Rangel, Benny Carter, Nando Lauria (Pat Metheny Group), and many others. His performances with Brazilian pop stars include Alceu Valenca, Gilberto Gill, Raul de Souza, Luiz Gonzaga, Hermeto Paschoal, Leo Blanco, Luciana Souza, Katy Webster, and Oscar Kartaia, among others.

For many years, Henrique was a jazz percussion professor at the elite Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he also is a graduate of jazz composition. He has a master’s degree in music performance from The University of Southern Mississippi. He writes articles for Modern Drummer magazine and has appeared in other publications such as the cover of Drumhead magazine with legendary drummer Steve Gadd.

Henrique is also a prominent music instructor. His educational products are highly ranked in Modern Drummer Magazine and his books are an integral part of the Berklee College of Music curriculum. In 2017, Henrique became the music director and president of the online school TheDrumSetCoach.com. And, in the spring of 2020, he opened his own music school in Palmer Lake, Colorado—The Drum Set Coach Academy.

For information regarding studying with Henrique, and for a complete list of music education products visit:

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