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David Richard Okkerse

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I am a professional guitarist and composer based in Braga, Portugal. I trained at Codarts in Rotterdam and the Amsterdam University of the Arts, focusing on jazz guitar and composition.

About

I am a professional guitarist and composer based in Braga, Portugal. I trained at Codarts in Rotterdam and the Amsterdam University of the Arts, focusing on jazz guitar and composition. Over the years I have taught guitar, theory, and ensemble work across Portugal and the Netherlands, while performing and recording with a wide range of artists and groups.

I enjoy collaborating with ensembles, leading educational projects such as the Braga Jazz School, and exploring music through performance and collaboration with other musicians. My work spans education, live performance, and recording, and I love turning ideas into expressive musical experiences.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 12 roles

Co-founder, President, Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · ESCOLA DE JAZZ DE BRAGAJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Co-founded and leads the jazz school; oversees guitar pedagogy and ensemble programs.

Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · EJC, GUIMARÃESJan 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

Guitar teacher and ensemble work.

Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · CONSERVATORY ARTEDUCA, FAMALICÃOJan 2008 – Jan 2014 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Guitar teacher and ensemble and theory instruction.

Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · JAHAS, OPORTOJan 2007 – Jan 2015 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · JAZZ AO NORTE, OPORTOJan 2005 – Jan 2013 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · MUSICLUB - MATOSINHOSJan 2005 – Jan 2011 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Guitar Teacher · ESCOLA DE JAZZ DO PORTOJan 2005 – Jan 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Guitar Teacher, Music Theory and Ensemble · AMAJan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Havo voor Muziek en Dans · Codarts Rotterdam University of the Arts1996 – 1997
Bachelor’s Degree Jazz Guitar/Composition · Amsterdam University of the Arts1997 – 2001

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