Gilberto Peixoto Junior is a Brazilian pianist who began his musical journey at age 10, learning music by ear before enrolling at the local conservatory in São Paulo, Brazil. By age 13, he was already performing solo and with ensembles in various venues in the capital and rural areas. At 17, he began teaching and developing his first keyboard method, combining printed material with audio exercises. A graduate in Music with a specialization in Piano from São Paulo State University, he joined the Unespiano extension project, giving recital lessons in public schools in the countryside of São Paulo. He currently divides his time between solo recitals and performances in chamber music groups, in addition to composing, arranging, and, of course, teaching music.