“As a teaching artist at Austin Soundwaves, Felipe has effectively taught trombone, improvisation, as well as all band instruments. He is a talented teacher of the beginning, intermediate, and advanced music students and takes time to build authentic relationships with his students and colleagues. Felipe’s passion, energy, and experience teaching in diverse settings, along with his wide-ranging performing and community engagement experience, will bring depth to any music learning setting. Be careful—his energy is infectious! ”

— Patrick Slevin, Austin Soundwaves, Executive Director and Artistic Director

“At Euclid High School, Felipe ran sectionals, conducted full rehearsals, arranged masterclasses with a member of the Cleveland Orchestra, and helped networking to bring other students from the Cleveland Institute of Music to work with the Euclid HS band members. Not only did Felipe impact our students with his vast musical knowledge and performance experience, but he inspired and motivated them to display integrity, character, dedication, and respect for others. Felipe offered a wealth of experience to our band program and went above and beyond his job responsibilities.”

— Diane Tizzano, Euclid High School (Cleveland, Ohio), Director of Bands

“Felipe has the great quality of being very focused on what he undertakes to do. As the band director of our band, he created a fantastic ensemble with high musical quality. Always motivated and engaged in all the events and projects, Felipe is an outstanding person and professional!”

— Fabio de Oliveira, Anglo Itu High School, Principal (Brazil)

“As an educator, Felipe always showed fantastic results at Projeto Guri, inspiring his students and colleagues. I am happy I had a chance to see his transformation from a student at Villa-Lobos Youth Symphonic Band to a professional trombonist and educator.”

— Samuel de Lima, Projeto Guri, Coordinator (Indaiatuba, Brazil)

“On top of incredible knowledge and creativity, Felipe has an extraordinary sense of organization. He always develops a learning process for our Latin-jazz students, which is just the right combination of music studies and cultural activities.”

— Beverly Montie, The Roberto Ocasio Foundation Latin Jazz Camp, Executive Director