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With a Bachelor’s degree in percussion by UNESP ( University of the State of São Paulo) and ex member of the PIAP Ensemble, he began his percussion studies in 1991 in the Municipal School of Music with Elizabeth Del Grande and Joaquim Abreu. He studied with John Boulder, Eduardo Gianesella and Carlos Stasi, and also studied piano for four years with Denise Perez Manzo.

He plays as guest musician with various Symphonic Orchestras such as: Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo (OSESP), Orquestra Sinfonica da Radio e Televisão Cultura, Orquestra Sinfônica de Santo André, etc.

He participated in the staging of the Wizard of OZ, touring Latin América. He recorded a CD with the PIAP Ensemble, playing in various concerts throughout the country. Besides being a talented musician he also is a musical director for theatrical performances in the city of São Paulo, and teaches percussion in music festivals and projects by the state government. He is currently percussionist with the Experimental Repertoire Orchestra.