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The Guitar in School Project's main objective is to bring classical music into the school environment. Since 2008, more than 5,000 students have been impacted by performances held directly in classrooms, in an acoustic format. The initiative allows students to have direct contact with the natural sound of the instruments, an increasingly rare experience in a world dominated by digital technologies.
The educational concerts are conducted by guitarists Welton Nadai and Edson Travaina. During the performances, works by renowned composers of classical, art, and popular music are presented to the students as a great novelty. Each piece is explained, promoting a connection between the history of music and the repertoire, enriching the students' understanding. All the sounds, timbres, and rhythms of the guitar enchant the students, filling the room with joy.
One of the pillars of the project is the appreciation of pure auditory experience, without the mediation of electronic devices, allowing students to explore the natural sound of the guitar. The initiative has already visited several public schools in Rio Claro and the surrounding region, contributing to the cultural and cognitive development of students, especially in the early stages of life, when the acquisition of cognitive skills is more pronounced.
In addition to expanding musical knowledge, the project also contributes to the preservation of works by composers whose relevance often does not receive due attention in the mass media. By presenting composers such as Heitor Villa-Lobos, the aim is to ensure that the cultural heritage of classical music continues to be appreciated by future generations.
Welton Nadai graduated from the Tatuí/SP Dramatic and Musical Conservatory, holds a degree in music and a postgraduate degree in Art and Education; he has released several albums and spearheaded various cultural projects. Edson Travaina is a guitarist who graduated from the Cantareira Faculty's Higher School of Music in São Paulo, participated in several festivals, and worked as a guitar teacher at the "Maestro Ernst Mahle" School of Music in Piracicaba. Since 2009, he has been a music educator for the Guri Project in the cities of Iracemápolis and Santa Bárbara d'Oeste.
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