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Cultural, Artistic and Social Project
Bloco Coletivo Percussão, teaching Brazilian percussion.
The Percussion Collective transforms lives through music. Our cultural, artistic, and social project offers free Brazilian percussion lessons in a group setting. Here, each participant learns Brazilian rhythms while developing citizenship and a sense of belonging. We believe in the power of percussion to integrate communities and strengthen artistic expression. No prior experience is necessary: everyone is welcome in our collective.
Creator and Instructor
PAULO PIRES
Multi-instrumentalist musician, music educator, and business administrator specializing in cultural management.
Paulo Pires has worked as a professional percussionist since 1997 and as a music educator since 2016. He holds a degree in Business Administration from PUC-SP, a postgraduate degree in Cultural Management from SENAC , and is currently pursuing a degree in Music Education. In addition, he has completed several extension courses, including Leadership Training from Hay Group. and Project Management from FGV-SP, with the goal of acquiring the technical qualifications to take on the challenges and opportunities that would arise in his career.
"We combine art, social transformation, and cultural preservation in a single initiative. We teach traditional rhythms to value the rich musical identity of our country, while music acts as a powerful pedagogical tool to develop discipline, self-confidence, and teamwork. This project democratizes access to culture, trains new artists, and promotes citizenship through the transformative power of music." (Paulinho Pires)