Guilherme Foracchi is a multifaceted performer, composer and music teacher. Originally from Sāo Paulo, Brazil, he started playing traditional Brazilian guitar in his early teens before discovering the passion for jazz which brought him to the United States.
He graduated with a dual major in performance and jazz composition from the prestigious Berklee College of Music where studied under world-renown music educators. Since then he has made a home for himself in Boston, performing in various venues around Massachusetts as a member of Patten Street Duo in collaboration with his partner and wife, as well as teaching guitar to a wide-range of students, from elementary school children to retirees. His passion for teaching is reflected in his patience, adaptability and dedication. He aspires to create a welcoming yet structured environment for his students, fostering within them an equal measure of self-discipline and love of learning. His ultimate goal is to inspire his students to discover the profound joy of music.