Born in Aveiro, Portugal, Miguel was immersed in music from the very beginning. His parents are both musicians, so he was surrounded by music even before he was born. He started learning music at six and picked up the saxophone at nine. By 11, he was seriously listening to jazz, and from that point on, the saxophone became his path. Miguel moved to the Netherlands to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where he began to shape his voice as an artist. Miguel’s playing is defined not just by skill, but by presence, intuition, and authenticity. He is a distinctive presence on the European jazz scene, performing at major festivals including North Sea Jazz, Into the Great Wide Open, and Boom Festival. He is also a founding member of the award-winning indie jazz band NAUSYQA. As a mentor, Miguel blends technical guidance with creative freedom. He focuses on cultivating each student’s musical technique while ensuring lessons are engaging, inspiring, and fun. Miguel creates a space where students can explore, experiment, and develop confidence, working together towards their future goals. “Teaching allows me to be part of something bigger: helping someone learn and grow is incredibly rewarding. I care deeply about my students and the experience they have with music.” Outside of music, Miguel enjoys playing snooker, cooking, video games, and diving into anime or manga. Miguel’s dream musical collaboration would be with Immanuel Wilkins. When booking a lesson with Miguel, expect technical guidance used as a resource, and plenty of encouragement to explore your own creative path. Miguel teaches in Dutch, English, Spanish and Portuguese.