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Diogo Faria

@diogofaria

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Musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist specializing in teaching, composition, and contemporary performance.

France

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining teaching and creative practice—leading ensembles, curriculum development, composition, and community-focused musical projects with growth opportunity.

I am a musician, teacher, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with a Bachelor's degree in Music Composition and a broad practice spanning ensemble performance, electroacoustic music, soundtracks, and songwriting.

I have substantial teaching experience across multiple institutions, delivering individual guitar lessons, ensemble coaching, curriculum creation, and preparation for international performance examinations.

As a performing and recording artist I co-produced and performed with projects that achieved notable traction — including an LP with over 100,000 streams and festival appearances — while actively touring and contributing to experimental ensembles.

I combine pedagogical training (Train the Trainer / CCP) and music leadership certifications with practical skills in improvisation, sound design, and programming to create inclusive, community-focused musical projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Music Instructor

Current

Rock University

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Provide individual electric and acoustic guitar lessons covering technique, interpretation, and repertoire across contemporary genres; support student progress and performance readiness.

Electric Guitar Acoustic Contemporary Genres Lesson planning Repertoire Development Performance Coaching

Current

Music Instructor

Current

Rockschool Porto

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Deliver individual electric and acoustic guitar tuition following the RSL Awards syllabus and lead ensembles, preparing students for international performance exams and concerts.

RSL Syllabus Exam Preparation Repertoire Coaching Performance Coaching

Current

Music Instructor

Current

Escola de Música Teatro e Artes da Paróquia de Custóias

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Designed syllabus and curriculum for classical and electric guitar instruction and delivered tailored lessons to students across skill levels.

Curriculum Design Classical Guitar Electric Guitar Lesson planning

Music Instructor

Escola do Rock Paredes de Coura

Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 (0 months)

Led ensembles during a residency, created and adapted arrangements, supported original composition and prepared groups for three nights of public performance.

Live Performance Preparation Workshop Facilitation Group

Music Teacher

Associação Pró-Música / Escola de Música da Póvoa de Varzim

Feb 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Planned and taught music classes for primary and special education students, developing practical activities adapted to varied learning needs.

Music Education Lesson planning Classroom Management Student Engagement

Music Instructor

Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos

Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 (0 months)

Co-led improvisation and creation workshops, developed a collective concert reinterpreting local repertoire, and guided students in creative interpretation and audiovisual adaptation.

Improvisation Creative Direction Concert Development Music Education

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Escola do Rock Paredes de Coura

Guitarist/Singer Program, Guitar and Voice

2018 -

Guitarist and singer training at Escola do Rock Paredes de Coura, engaged in practical performance and ensemble activities.

Escola de Negócios e Administração

Certificate of Pedagogical Competence (CCP), Training and Pedagogy

2025 - 2025

Completed the Train the Trainer certification (CCP) certified by IEFP to obtain pedagogical competence for working as a trainer.

Casa da Música — Serviço Educativo

Training Course for Music Leadership, Music Leadership

2024 - 2025

Completed the Training Course for Music Leadership focused on improvisation, leadership, community projects, and teamwork led by international practitioners.

Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo

Bachelor's Degree in Music, Music Composition

2019 - 2024

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Music with a focus on composition, studying with professors Pedro Santos, Rui Penha, Eugénio Amorim, and Telmo Marques.