I’m Everton, a Brazilian-born musician and composer based in Tucson, AZ. I blend classical training with contemporary production to create music for films, games, and advertising, using a range of DAWs and scoring tools. I collaborate with artists and ensembles to bring vibrant sound to diverse projects and love explaining concepts in a friendly, approachable way. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Arizona, I continue to develop my craft in music production, sound design, and scoring for media. I enjoy teaching and mentoring, and I thrive in collaborative teams that push creative boundaries.…

Everton Rithelle Silva Maia

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I’m Everton, a Brazilian-born musician and composer based in Tucson, AZ. I blend classical training with contemporary production to create music for films, games, and advertising, using a range of DAWs and scoring tools. I collaborate with artists and ensembles to bring vibrant sound to diverse projects and love explaining concepts in a friendly, approachable way. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Arizona, I continue to develop my craft in music production, sound design, and scoring for media. I enjoy teaching and mentoring, and I thrive in collaborative teams that push creative boundaries.…

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I’m Everton, a Brazilian-born musician and composer based in Tucson, AZ. I blend classical training with contemporary production to create music for films, games, and advertising, using a range of DAWs and scoring tools. I collaborate with artists and ensembles to bring vibrant sound to diverse projects and love explaining concepts in a friendly, approachable way.

Currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Arizona, I continue to develop my craft in music production, sound design, and scoring for media. I enjoy teaching and mentoring, and I thrive in collaborative teams that push creative boundaries.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelancer at Everton Maia
January 7, 2026 - Present
Composing music for films, playing on gigs and teaching guitar and music production.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona
January 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted in Bol ton Guitar Studies and Tucson Guitar Society events, including concerts and music competitions.
Music Production and Music Composition (Freelancer) at Freelancer
January 7, 2019 - December 7, 2019
Produced music for artists and composed music for student films and game jams.
Music Production / Freelancer at Frisson Music LLC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Producing music for artists, composing music for students' small-budget films and game jams/small-budget video games, teaching guitar for private students in person/online, and performing concerts under Everton Maia and Frisson Music LLC.
Independent Artist and Music Teacher at Self-Employed / Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Teaching guitar for private students in person/online, performing concerts and gigs.
Music Teacher at Escola Livre de Musica de Itabira
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Teaching community students and organizing events such as student recitals and staff concerts.
Accompanist and Music Teacher at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Teaching community and accompanying undergraduate students majoring in voice and opera singing.

Education

Doctor in Musical Arts - Music Composition at University of Arizona
August 20, 2022 - December 18, 2026
Minor in Jazz and Guitar
Master in Music at University of Arizona
January 15, 2020 - May 20, 2022
Bachelor of Music at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG
March 1, 2013 - February 15, 2018
Master in Business and Adiministration at University of Arizona
August 13, 2026 - August 14, 2028
Minor in Management and Entrepreneurship

Qualifications

Wwise Interactive Music Certified User
June 2, 2024 - June 22, 2024
Wwise Fundamentals Certified User
May 20, 2024 - June 2, 2024
Wwise Performance Optimization & Mobile Considerations
June 2, 2024 - July 7, 2024
Wwise Unity Integration
July 7, 2024 - August 8, 2024
Arizona Educator Proficiency (Music) – in progress
January 11, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Audinate Dante Certification Level I – in progress
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    Everton's Animation and Sound Design Reel
    Compilation of works in music composition for animation and video games and sound design.…
    Everton's Film Music Reel
    A collection of music for film composed by Everton Maia. filmmusic score musicscore composer filmcomposer…
    Cuphead Reimagined
    What if Cuphead was Brazilian? My re-score and sound design of a piece of the game. Not for commertial purposes, portfolio demonstration only.…