It's a great pleasure to talk about my dear former student, friend and esteemed colleague, Alex de Sousa Rodrigues.
I particularly admire his various creative projects that combine an authentic sense of Latin American folklore with the varied and expressive subtleties of the great classical guitar tradition.
Alex always plays with heart and passion. His exquisite rhythm and sincere expressiveness are ever-present elements in his music and make him a personal and important voice in the trajectory of important guitarists of his generation.
Eliot Fisk
Professor at U. Mozarteum & Professor at New England Conservatory
Alex de Sousa Rodrigues has a great talent and discipline, his interpretations with the guitar always contain the right nuances, colors, strength, dynamics, all these elements together, always create a very solid interpretation with a magnificent performance on stage.
Alex de Sousa Rodrigues covers an extensive repertoire, early music, classicism, romanticism, contemporary, as a soloist and also in chamber music with various instruments.
Cecílio Perera
Professor at U. Mozarteum
Alex De Sousa is a young Portuguese guitarist with a refined technique and an exceptional ability to communicate through music. His genuine enthusiasm for every project he undertakes is truly contagious
Pedro Mateo Gonzalez
Professor at CSMIB
With a deep understanding of both traditional and contemporary guitar repertoire, Alex’s playing captivates audiences with its elegance, emotional depth, and technical brilliance. His performances reveal a rare combination of precision and expressive artistry, making him a sought-after performer on the international stage.
Kostas Tosidis
Professor at U. Mozarteum
BIOGRAPHY
Born on September 14th, 1996 in Paris. He began his musical education at the age of 16 and completed his guitar studies at the Conservatório de Música de Barcelos, Portugal, in the class of Professor Francisco Gomes.
He has made regular public appearances, notably at guitar festivals and events, such as the I Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Barcelos, where he also participated in the I Festival Solidário da Orquestra do Alto Minho and participated in the Festival de Guitarra Ciutat D'Elx in Spain, where he won 2nd prize in the international competition of the same festival. He acted for the Portuguese TV station Porto Canal and gave radio interviews for Rádio Geice and Rádio Alto Minho (Portugal).(....)
In classical guitar lessons with, the aim is to provide an engaging and transformative learning experience, exploring all the dimensions of the classical guitar. The mission is to reveal the beauty of the instrument and promote the artistic and personal growth of the students, encouraging their continuous development.
The teaching method is based on essential fundamentals: historical research of the repertoire, technical improvement, expressive interpretation, musical analysis and stage performance. In addition, there is a focus on creativity and improvisation. This comprehensive approach guarantees training tailored to different objectives, whether it's playing as a hobby, perfecting performance skills or preparing for competitions and exams.
Lessons, which can be online or face-to-face, are offered with a flexible duration, and the price is adjusted according to the length of each session. They also include preparation for university and conservatoire entrance exams, as well as guidance for competitions. With personalized guidance, I help each student build confidence, master their repertoire and achieve their goals.
