Thiago Cabral, PhD, is a musicologist, educator, and producer. He holds a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in Musicology from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB, Brazil), alongside a specialization and a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI, Brazil). Specializing in Brazilian instrumental music, Dr. Cabral examines its theoretical, analytical, and socio-contextual dimensions. His artistic discography serves as a practical extension of his academic research, featuring a collaborative album with [Quarteto] Bumba [Trio] (2019) and a recent piano solo EP (2025). A dedicated educator and mentor, he is the author of « MUSICAL MASTERY: A Survival Guide for Music Students: How to Study with Purpose, Clarity, and Results » (2026). Currently a full-time Music professor at the Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI, Brazil), he teaches harmony, improvisation, piano/keyboard, and music business. Furthermore, Dr. Cabral serves as a consultant for musicians and teachers, while also developing and directing music production projects at his own studio, RedBike AudioLab.

References

https://ifpi.academia.edu/thiagocabral

Thiago Cabral Discography (©https://thiagocabral.mus.br).

Keywords
Systematic Musicology; Brazilian Instrumental Music; Hermeto Pascoal; Music Analysis; Music Education; Musical Improvisation; Music Production;