CARLOS OLIVEIRA was born in Abaira, Bahia. His love for music, and the pride for his native land is reflected in his accomplishments as a musician. Early in his childhood he left rural life of his native state for Sao Paulo to study classical guitar. He graduated from the Music Conservatory Santa Cecilia in Santos and obtained Baccalaureate from the Faculdade Tupinamba of Sao Paulo. He studied with masters of high prominence including Attilio Bernardine well known for his insatiable search of perfection for every note and chord performed. Carlos Oliveira completed under him his studies on Harmony and History of Music. After completing more than 25 years of formal academic studies Carlos Oliveira joined the Conservatory of Music of Cubatao, Sao Paulo as a Professor and Guitar Representative of the Conservatory. He is a classical guitar performer and composer having repeatedly and successfully engaged in nationally prominent musical events. ...