🌍 About Us

At Radio Terra Project, we believe that music is not a luxury—it is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for social transformation. As a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, we break down geographic and financial barriers to provide 100% free, high-quality music education to people of all ages and backgrounds across Brazil and the world. Founded by musician and coordinator Lon Bové, our project ensures that any student with an internet connection can discover the joy of music.

We connect and transform lives through 100% free online music education. Working hand in hand with Banda Terráquea, we integrate music, culture, education, and social-environmental awareness across Brazil and the world.

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🤝 Tax - Deductible Impact for Investors

Your support has never been more impactful. Because Radio Terra Project holds official 501(c)(3) status, all charitable contributions made by U.S. taxpayers are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Whether you are a corporate sponsor looking for a high-transparency partner or an individual donor wanting to fund measurable social change—your investment directly powers a global music movement. Together, we are tuning the world to a better future. EIN: 41-4613607

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How Music Education Improves Health

Boosts brain power

Stimulates multiple brain areas simultaneously, improving memory, focus, and logical thinking.

Reduces stress

Acts as a healthy outlet for daily tension, lowering anxiety and lifting your mood.

Builds discipline

Teaches the value of patience and consistent practice, proving that dedication brings results.

Our Team

Lon Bové

Founder and guitar lessons teacher

Lon Bové is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and arranger, who has been based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, for several decades. Merging the roots of Ohio's blues and soul traditions with the rhythmic force of Afro-Brazilian music, he has developed a unique sound that defines his main group, Banda Terráquea (co-founded with his son, Gabriel Bové).

Over his career, his studio work—such as the highly acclaimed album M.O.T.H.—has earned him notable recognition within the industry, including multiple Grammy nominations.Beyond his stage presence, Bové heavily channels his artistry into social impact through Projeto Rádio Terra. Far from just a thematic concept, this non-profit association functions as a full educational platform offering free, accessible online music lessons to people of all ages. Acting as a core instructor alongside other local professionals, Bové teaches guitar and music theory—utilizing traditional blues standards like Stormy Monday and methods like the CAGED system—to provide community empowerment and human connection through music education.

Angela Velloso

Voice lessons teacher

Angela Velloso is a singer, composer and arranger from Bahia, Brazil, born in Salvador, who studied Popular Music at UFBA and also did an exchange program in Jazz in Germany. She is known for composing, arranging, recording, editing, mixing and teaching, with a focus on MPB and Jazz.

Matt Vorzimmer

Drum lessons teacher

Matt Vorzimer aka eCUSSIONIST is a drummer, dj, producer and playlist curator. He has shared the stage and studio with artists such as Brady Watt, Brandee Younger, Ky-Mani Marley, Mark Whitfield, Big Yuki, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Phyllisia Ross, Lakesha Benjamin, DJ Natasha Diggs, Gregory Porter, Chris Rob, Aliyah Niambi / Robert Glasper.

What’s included

Weekly live classes

For each course, we offer 36 free classes per year; these classes are divided into three terms, with each term consisting of 12 online classes, one per week.

Study Material

PDF guides for each week covering key concepts, technique summaries, and space to take your own notes.

Live Weekly Q&A

Our classes are live, students can ask the instructors questions or submit suggestions.

Support

Do you have any questions? Our team can help you. We have a team available to answer your questions.

Masterclasses and events

Invitations to open virtual meetings, guest lectures with musicians, or online recitals

Lifetime Access

All our classes are recorded and available on our YouTube channel, so if for any reason you are unable to watch them live, you can watch them later as many times as you wish.