Francisco António de Mesquita Lima Vidal

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I am an experienced and versatile guitarist with over 20 years of international experience in performance, composition, recording, and music education.

About

I am an experienced and versatile guitarist with over 20 years of international experience in performance, composition, recording, and music education. My skills span jazz, classical, world music, rock, pop, soul, funk, and blues. I have a strong background teaching at professional-level institutions and have worked with renowned artists across Europe and the Middle East.

Throughout my career, I have played at prestigious venues and collaborated with notable musicians. I am passionate about composing and performing, and I enjoy leading jazz, world, and fusion projects as well as conducting workshops with acclaimed artists.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined July 2024

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other

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Work experience· 13 roles

Instructor · Berklee – Abu Dhabi, UAEDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Taught musical concepts and guitar techniques at Berklee’s Abu Dhabi campus from 2021 to 2022.

Teacher · Berklee Abu DhabiDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Taught music courses and private lessons during 2021 and 2022.

Private Music Teacher · American School of Dubai – UAEDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Provided private music instruction to students from 2013 to 2021, focusing on guitar and music fundamentals.

Professional Musician and Educator · Various Studio and Live Projects, Dubai, U.A.E.Jan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos
Jazz Guitar, Combo, Harmony Instructor · Escola de Jazz do Barreiro – PortugalDec 2012 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Guitar, Theory, Ear Training Instructor · Musicland – Lisbon, PortugalDec 2012 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Music Teacher (Portuguese Section) · St. Julian’s School – Carcavelos, PortugalDec 2012 – Sep 2025 · 12 yrs 10 mos
Music Teacher · St. Julian’s School (Portuguese Section)Aug 2012 – Aug 2025 · 13 yrs 1 mo

Education· 7

Classical Guitar Diploma (5th degree) · Private Music School1988 – 2025
Musical Theory Diploma (8th degree) · Conservatório Nacional de Lisboa (external student)1988 – 2025
Diplomas in Composition, Music History, and Acoustics · Nossa Senhora do Cabo School, diplomas issued by Conservatório Nacional de Lisboa1988 – 1997
Diploma in Jazz Guitar and Pedagogical Degree · Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten)1998 – 2002

Certifications and awards

5th Degree Diploma in Classical Guitar1988 – 2025
8th Degree Diploma in Musical Theory1988 – 2025
Diploma in Composition, Music History, Acoustics1988 – 1997
Jazz Guitar Diploma with Pedagogical Degree1998 – 2002

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