Bachelor degree in percussion from UNESP (University of the State of São Paulo) and ex member of the PIAP Ensemble, he began his percussion studies in the city of Uberlândia , Minas Gerais, where in 1997 he entered the Federal University of Uberlândia. He studied with John boulder, Carlos Stasi and Eduardo Gianesella.

He played in the Orchestra Experimental de Repertório and Banda Sinfônica Jovem do Estado de São Paulo (Sao Paulo´s Youth Symphonic Orchestra), and was special guest performer with various other orchestras.

He recorded the “Academic Orchestra” CD in the Campos de Jordão Festival, and also recorded with the PIAP Ensemble, touring the country as well. In 2003 he was awarded, together with the PIAP Ensemble, the APCA prize as the “Best Chamber Music Group”.

Currently he is Timpanist with the Symphonic Orchestra of USP (OSUSP), and percussionist for the Symphonic Band of Cubatão.