As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on the incredible journey this year has been. From launching new initiatives to...

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of my students. Their dedication, creativity, and talent...

At Virginia Commonwealth University, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of preparing students for real-world...

On October 15, 2024, four of my talented VCU's composition students —Jason Leung, Aniyah Ricks, Austin Sellick, and Myles Black—took a...

On October 31, I had the privilege of speaking about the art and technique of film scoring to the talented cinema students at the...

On November 7, 8, and 9, I hosted the live workshop From Your First Soundtrack to Your First Client , and it was an incredible success!...

Experience the live performance of Filipe Leitão’s film scores for the animated films Don’t Be Square and Flutterby at VCU.

This August was a remarkable month for me as a composer. My piece, Ocean Storm , found itself resonating through the halls of the...

I am thrilled to share the release of Julia Freitas’ new song, “Oração ao Vento,” a track that I had the honor of producing and...

On July 14, 2024, Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil, was the stage for a special event for composers and film score enthusiasts: the Trilha...

In October 2022, the performance of the Grounded's score by the VCU Symphony, synchronized with the movie, was a truly unique and...

Film scoring is a complex and multifaceted art that requires sensitivity and understanding not only of music but also of the narrative...

In an effort to foster collaboration between film composers and filmmakers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), my film...

As an artist dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity, I'm excited to share that my composition, String Samba, is a highlight of...

Today, I want to take you on a journey through the past five years of my creative endeavors. It's been an incredible period of growth,...