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Thiago Oliveira

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stage Musician at Self-employed / Various Productions
January 1, 1997 - November 4, 2025
Versatile stage musician with a diverse repertoire (rock, flamenco, funk, pop, samba, classical, jazz); performed in Brazilian musical productions Evita (2011) and Cabaret (2011–2013, with Claudia Raia and Daniel Boaventura) across many cities.
Guitarist at Warrel Dane's Solo Band
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Wrote and co-produced Shadow Work; extensive touring across South America and Europe from 2014 to 2017.
Festival Performer at Roça n Roll
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Open act at Roça n Roll festival.
Festival Performer at Sodom Metal Night
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Open act at Sodom Metal Night (Netherlands).
Festival Performer at Abril Pro Rock
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Open act at Abril Pro Rock festival.
Festival Performer at Samsung Best of Blues
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Open act at Samsung Best of Blues (opening for Tom Morello).
Member at Ricardo Confessori's Solo Band
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Performed shows across Brazil; joined Ricardo Confessori's solo band from 2016 to 2020.
Temporary Stage Musician at Viper
January 1, 2020 - November 4, 2025
Temporary stage musician for Viper starting in 2020.
Classical Guitarist (Recitalist) at Various venues & festivals
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Classical guitar recitals as soloist and chamber musician; performed works by J.S. Bach, Villa-Lobos, Sérgio Assad, Leo Brouwer, among others; participated in Festival Leo Brouwer (USP Guitar Ensemble), Seminário Vital Medeiros, TVU Música (soloist).
Music Producer and Composer at Self-employed / Studio
January 1, 2022 - November 4, 2025
Producer across pop, electronic, fusion and rock; credits include Warrel Dane, Isa Nielsen, Megaira, Seventh Seal, Insane Driver; composed film soundtracks (Quero Dizer te Adeus - 2015; Minha Potira - 2020; Um Palmo - 2021). Collaborated with guitar brands and performed at NAMM Show (2019) and Expomusic events; active in gear testing and tutorials.
Music Producer | Composer | Sound Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Over two decades of experience in music production and composition across cinematic orchestration, electronic and rock-infused arrangements. Credits include Warrel Dane, Isa Nielsen, Megaira, Seventh Seal, Insane Driver, and Total Disaster. Also active in film scoring and game soundtracks; film credits include Quero Dizer Te Adeus (2015), Minha Potira (2020), Um Palmo (2021). Engages in sound design collaborations with guitar and audio gear brands; has presented at NAMM Show (2019) and Expomusic (2009). Endorsed by Solar Guitars, Spectraflex Cables, La Bella Strings, Mercuriall Audio, Schultz Picks.
Orchestrator / Arranger at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Classical training informs a cross-genre approach blending symphonic elements with modern textures for studio recordings, live performances, and film soundtracks. Notable projects include Warrel Dane – Shadow Work (2018) co-produced and contributed to orchestral arrangements; musicals Evita (2011) and Cabaret (2011-2013) – live orchestration and performance; various chamber recitals (1999-2010) – classical guitar transcriptions.
Soundtrack Composer | Video Game & Film at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Creates immersive scores for film and video games, blending orchestral, electronic, and Brazilian influences; collaborates with indie game developers and filmmakers; developing adaptive music that responds to gameplay to enhance immersion and narrative.
Live Performance & Touring Musician at Various
January 1, 1997 - Present
Guitarist and live performer across Brazil, South America, and Europe. Highlights include Warrel Dane (2014-2017) as lead guitarist and co-producer for Shadow Work; Musical Theater productions Evita and Cabaret (2011-2013); Ricardo Confessori Band (2016-2020); opened for Tom Morello (Samsung Best of Blues Festival, 2018).
Music Educator | Lecturer | Clinician at Independent / Various Institutions
January 1, 1997 - Present
26 years of teaching experience, mentoring musicians in music production, orchestration, and sound design. Instructor at SENAC (2012-2013) – Introduction to Music Production in the Media course; guitar clinics and workshops at NAMM Show (2019), Imks (2018), Expomusic, Feira Conecta +, and more; multilingual educator teaching guitar in English and French at St. Francis School (2013-2016).
Stage Musician at Brazilian Musical Productions (Evita, Cabaret)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Member for Brazilian productions Evita (2011) and Cabaret (2011–2013); performed with Claudia Raia and Daniel Boaventura in multiple Brazilian cities.
Guitarist at Warrel Dane's Solo Band
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Joined as guitarist; extensive touring across South America and Europe (2014–2017); wrote and co-produced Shadow Work (Century Media).
Guitarist at Ricardo Confessori's Solo Band
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Joined as guitarist; performed across Brazil until 2020.
Stage Musician at Viper
January 1, 2020 - Present
Temporary stage musician in 2020.
Classical Guitarist / Recitalist at Self-Employed / Various Recitals
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2010
Between 1999 and 2010 performed solo and chamber recitals; repertoire included works by Bach, Villa-Lobos, Sérgio Assad, Leo Brouwer; performed at Festival Leo Brouwer (USP Guitar Ensemble), Seminário Vital Medeiros, TVU Música.
Instructor / Lecturer / Clinician at Various Institutions (Art Livre, Centro Musical, Lado B, Music Center, Atelier La Musique)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Guitar instructor since 1997; taught at multiple private music schools; delivered music production course at SENAC (2012–2013); lectured on master's degree theme at seminars and universities.
Instructor at SENAC
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Taught Introduction to Music Production in the Media Course (2012–2013) for marketing students.
Music Producer and Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Since 2002 began recording and producing for artists; credits include Warrel Dane, Isa Nielsen, Megaira, Seventh Seal, Insane Driver; composed soundtracks Quero Dizer te Adeus (2015), Minha Potira (2020), Um Palmo (2021); contributed to guitar gear testing and industry clinics (NAMM Show 2019).
Stage Musician
January 1, 1997 - Present
Stage musician with diverse styles; performed in Brazilian musical productions Evita (2011) and Cabaret (2011–2013), and accompanied prominent TV celebrities Claudia Raia and Daniel Boaventura across Brazil.
Guitarist at Evita (Brazilian production)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Member of the Brazilian production of Evita (2011); performed in multiple cities with leading artists.
Guitarist at Cabaret (Brazilian production)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Member of the Brazilian production of Cabaret (2011–2013); performed across Brazil.
Guitarist in Warrel Dane's Solo Band at Warrel Dane's Solo Band
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017
Joined Warrel Dane's solo band as guitarist; extensive touring in South America and Europe (2014–2017); wrote and co-produced the album Shadow Work for Century Media (posthumous release).
Classical Guitar Recital Performer at Various
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2010
Performed recitals as classical guitar soloist and chamber musician (1999–2010); repertoire included J.S. Bach, Villa-Lobos, Sérgio Assad, Leo Brouwer; performed in festivals such as Festival Leo Brouwer (USP Guitar Ensemble) and TVU Música.
Instructor, Lecturer, Clinician
January 1, 2017 - Present
Instructor, lecturer and clinician since 2017; has given guitar clinics at NAMM Show (2019), IMSK (2018), and other institutions; taught Introduction to Music Production at SENAC (2012–2013); presented on Master’s research topic at various institutions.
Private Guitar Instructor at Self-employed / Private Schools
January 1, 1997 - Present
Gained a reputation as a local guitar instructor since 1997; taught at Art Livre, Centro Musical, Lado B, Music Center, Atelier La Musique; taught in English and French at St Francis School (São Paulo) as a visiting guitar instructor.
Opening Act Performer at Samsung Best of Blues (Tom Morello show)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Opened for Tom Morello at Samsung Best of Blues (2018).

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Classical Guitar at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master's Degree in Musicology at Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master’s Degree in Musicology at Universidade de São Paulo
January 1, 2009 - December 18, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Guitar at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
January 1, 2006 - December 18, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Classical Guitar at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master's Degree in Musicology at Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Classical Guitar at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master's Degree in Musicology at Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Performance Arts Scholarship at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Performance Arts Scholarship
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Classical Guitar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Master's Degree in Musicology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Performance Arts Scholarship
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet, Other