Rodrigo Lopes - The Brazilian drummer in Iceland

I was born in Porto Alegre/RS-Brazil on July 6, 1975. I am currently teaching drums in Iceland at Tónak and Tónlistarskóli á Tröllaskaga. During my drums' learning process I had classes with two great famous masters: Argus Montenegro and Zé Montenegro for about eight years. I have also taken many specific courses so far: * Specialist on Drums at Berklee University; Specialization Course on Snare Drum at FAB (Brazilian Air Force); * Drums Extension Course at Brazilian Lutheran University (ULBRA); * Introduction to the Musical Language carried by Porto Alegre's City Hall/RS and I have a BA degree in Creative Music Performance at DIME - Online Music Education. I took part of the Main Drum competition with the best Drummers of Brazil called "Odery Drums & Modern Drummer", I was finalist then between the 12 considered best Drummers (2007)! "RMV" Brazil's Best Drummer Contest -- 2008. I was flattered to learn that I was chosen the very national Champion of 2008 edition.