Daniel da Silva Silveira

Daniel is a versatile Brazilian music educator, percussion specialist, and composer with over two decades of experience teaching upper school and college-level students. He is formally trained in jazz and classical genres with a background in drumset performance and arranging. He is known for culturally responsive pedagogy, restorative classroom practices, and creating inclusive, high-impact musical learning experiences. Daniel has a proven track record in curriculum design, ensemble leadership, and student-centered concert production. Daniel is bilingual (English/Portuguese) with working Spanish proficiency.