Brazil

Helio Valentim is a renowned clarinetist, born in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, in 1990. He has a solid musical background, started at the age of 6 in the Basic Music Course, under the guidance of his father.

Throughout his career, Helio has gained national and international recognition as a soloist and has participated in renowned courses and festivals, receiving guidance from distinguished teachers. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music, a Master’s degree in Music Education, and works as a clarinet teacher and researcher, as well as the First Chair of the Santa Maria Air Base Symphony Band and First Chair of the Federal University of Santa Maria Symphony Band.

Helio has also won awards in several international competitions and is endorsed by the following brands: Gonzalez Reeds (Argentina), Barkley Mouthpiece (Brazil), Silverstein Works (USA) and Royal Global (USA).