A worldwide community of guitarists gathering on Zoom to learn one choro together — with scores, analysis, and live guidance from Douglas Lora.
✦ Session No. 3 — August 1, 2026
A joyful samba-choro blending two rhythmic worlds. This session introduces Bb & Eb transposed parts for the first time, and runs a full 2 hours — 90 minutes on the tune plus 30 minutes live with a special guest.
✦ Session 1 recap — June 6, 2026
Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho (1897–1973)
Where we gathered
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✦ How it works
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A comprehensive study package lands in your inbox — scores, analysis, fingerings, bass lines, and historical context.
Every first Saturday of the month at 1 PM BRT. Douglas guides the group through the choro live, with Q&A.
A new choro, a new PDF, a new session. The repertoire grows. So does the community.
✦ What you'll receive
✦ Special guest — live Q&A
We're finalizing this session's special guest for a live conversation and Q&A after the tune. Check back soon, or watch our Instagram for the announcement.
✦ Your host
Douglas Lora has spent decades at the intersection of classical guitar and Brazilian music — performing choro, samba, bossa nova and MPB on stages worldwide alongside artists like Yo-Yo Ma and Paquito d'Rivera.
The Online Guitar Choro Club is his invitation to guitarists everywhere to explore this rich, joyful tradition together — one piece at a time, every month, live.
"Choro is best when shared. This club is proof."
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