I am Joana, a singer and vocal teacher living in Brussels.

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I am really into the voice as an instrument - its unique qualities, its ability to go beyond limits, and all the cool things it can do. I have been studying how to use the voice for over 10 years, exploring different musical genres and styles.

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I started my vocal studies in pop, rock, soul with Ricardo Silva at Escola Lugar da Música, in Lisbon, and got a certification in Pop Vocals by Rockschool, showing my enthusiasm and interest into getting to know and mastering the modern aspects of singing.

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My education in Jazz Vocals at Hotclube de Portugal (2020-2023) with Marta Garrett, Joana Machado, and Beatriz Nunes, made me dive into the fascinating world of Jazz Vocals and fall in love with this genre. I further attended jazz singing masterclasses with the renowned portuguese artists Maria João and Maria Mendes.

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To understand more about how our voices work, I joined the "Canto Consciente" course, digging deep into the anatomy and physiology of the singing voice with Fernanda Lopes, a renowned speech therapist and vocal coach from Brazil.

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As a singer, I have been part of choirs and ensembles like Coro do Hotclube de Portugal, Nova Era Vocal Ensemble, Meninas do Coro, Coro Iscte. Beyond Portugal, I joined the EuroChoir (2022) in Switzerland.

 

Regarding traditional music, I have taken part in Ethno music camps in France, Spain, and Belgium—gatherings where folk musicians from around the world share songs and tunes from their cultures. At these camps, I had the chance to teach traditional Portuguese songs. I also completed the Ethno Artistic Mentor Training and will be joining as a mentor in upcoming Ethno projects.

I explored the rich traditions of Portuguese music by studying the adufe—a traditional percussion instrument used to accompany singing—with Rui Silva. I have taken part in Festa do Adufe twice, learning directly from the women of Monsanto, and in 2025, I was the vocal teacher at the festival.

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I currently live in Brussels, where I give vocal lessons and I am developing the DrumSong project, a fusion of voice and percussion with Suchet Malhotra. I am the vocal leader of Chantons tous ensemble, a community choir dedicated to traditional songs from around the world, a project suported by the Commune of Ixelles.