RICARDO STEYER
SYDNEY BASED BRAZILIAN
GUITARIST & singer
Brazilian 7-string guitarist, vocalist, and cultural ambassador of Choro, Samba, Bossa Nova & MPB (Música Popular Brasileira).
Born in Porto Alegre, I discovered music at an early age, first as a self-taught artist exploring diverse genres before establishing myself professionally in the early 2000s within Brazil's vibrant Rock and Pop-Rock scenes.
Since relocating to Sydney in 2012, my focus has shifted to celebrating my homeland's rich musical traditions abroad. From intimate solo performances to dynamic 9-piece ensembles, I've brought the infectious Brazilian Music to Australia's most prestigious stages, including opening for international artists on world tours at Sydney's Factory Theatre and the Concert Hall of The Concourse Chatswood, bridging cultures through performance and collaboration. Since 2014 I have also been a driving force in developing the Choro scene in Australia, collaborating with several groups and a number of artists across diverse formations.
Deepening my craft, I studied at the renowned Brazilian School of Choro Raphael Rabello and immersed myself in the art of the 7-string guitar under the mentorship of virtuoso Fernando César 7 cordas (brother of Hamilton de Holanda). Since 2015, this instrument has been the heartbeat of my music, allowing me to blend tradition with innovation.
Beyond the stage, I'm passionate about mentoring the next generation of musicians - sharing hard-won insights from my 20+ year journey across genres to help artists develop their technical mastery, creative voice, and professional artistry.
Explore my projects – each one a living celebration of Brazil's musical soul.
RICARDO STEYER
CHORO ENSEMBLE
Ricardo Steyer Choro Ensemble is a dynamic group dedicated to the vibrant and intricate Choro music, from traditional to contemporary styles. Led by Ricardo Steyer, a renowned 7-string guitarist, the ensemble is a collaboration of some of Sydney’s finest and most experienced musicians, featuring instruments such as mandolin, flute, sax, clarinet and pandeiro. Together, they bring the rich heritage and lively spirit of the first authentic Brazilian genre to life.
The ensemble performs regularly at a variety of events, including private functions and corporate gatherings, offering a unique and engaging musical experience. They also host rodas de choro, the traditional jam-like gigs that celebrate the communal and improvisational nature of Choro music.
Throughout the year, Ricardo Steyer Choro Ensemble can be found performing at numerous events, sharing the beauty and history of Choro with audiences across Sydney.
Available for corporate and private events.
STEYER BROTHERs
Brazilian guitar
My brother and I have been playing music together for more than 20 years and our latest adventure is a journey to our roots: exploring the Brazilian Guitar repertoire and the works of Dilermando Reis, João Pernambuco, Turibio Santos, Baden Powell, Yamandu Costa, Toquinho, etc.
The Brazilian Guitar has a lot to offer and plays a pivotal role in the culture of our country, so for us it is a real pleasure to step into our homeland's musical heritage and share it across Australia.
Parallel to that we have also developed a classy instrumental Bossa Nova & Jazz standards repertoire that is a great addition to casual and formal gatherings.
Available for corporate & private events.
BELIZA
9-piece Brazilian MPB powerhouse blending funky rock energy with samba soul.
Since 2020, Beliza has been electrifying Sydney's music scene, packing venues like Lazybones and Camelot Lounge with the explosive fusion of Brazilian classics and contemporary fire. We honor the legendary works of Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, João Bosco, Djavan, and other greats through our 9-piece ensemble - featuring world-class musicianship, irresistible grooves, and the dynamic vocal interplay between myself and my brother Roberto.
More than concerts, our shows transform into cultural celebrations where the line between stage and crowd dissolves. The ensemble creates a strong synergy that pulls the audience into the performance - you don't just hear Brazilian music at its finest, you become part of it.
Our versatility shines through in every setting — from the high energy of a 9-piece show to the nuanced interplay of a quartet, we tailor the experience to the space and crowd.
Available for corporate & private events.
I HAVE COLLABORATED WITH SEVERAL BRANDS, LIVE MUSIC VENUES & EVENT ORGANISERS
What people say about us
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LATAM Airlines & GTI Tourism
“Massive thank you to you, Ricardo, Sara and Rodrigo - the activation was indeed a great success! The LATAM team were all so pleased and grateful for your contribution to getting the positive buzz and vibes going amongst the travellers.
Thank you for being so easy to work with, you made all the organisation seamless, which I truly appreciated.“
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Activation event at the Sydney International Airport with Ricardo Steyer Choro Ensemble
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Marrickville Legal Centre
“Marrickville Legal Centre had the pleasure of having the Steyer Brothers perform at our recent event, and they had an amazing performance to greet and welcome our guests! They created the perfect atmosphere for our 45th Anniversary gala.
The Steyer Brothers are incredibly talented and we definitely recommend this band to elevate your event. We look forward to working with Steyer Brothers again!”
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Gala event at the Marrickville Town Hall with Steyer Brothers - Violão Brasileiro
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Climate Council
“Thank you so much for playing at our event. We really appreciate it!
You were both fantastic and we will definitely have you in if we do another event in the future.”
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Corporate event at The Hub Hyde Park with Steyer Brothers - Violão Brasileiro
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Business News Australia
“Ricardo performed at our event, playing Brazilian music. His guitar playing and singing created a wonderful atmosphere.
He was very easy to work with and a complete professional. Highly recommend him for any event.“
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Gala event at Ivy Ballroom, Merivale with Ricardo Steyer Solo
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Wedding Xenia & Mehran
“Steyer Brothers were absolutely fantastic. Their music was a gentle, elegant and artistic touch to our event. Their music brought a gentle up bit vibe that gave just the right tone to our intimate wedding ceremony.
Ricardo and his brother have been very flexible and adapted to the flow of our event with the right music and timing as needed.
All our guests loved their music and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Ricardo was a pleasure to work and communicate with. Incredible people and very talented musicians!”
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Private wedding event at Cammeray with Steyer Brothers - Violão Brasileiro + Bossa Nova & Jazz Standards
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Wedding Lauren & Richard
“Thank you so much for playing, your music was amazing and the perfect accompaniment to our special day.
Everyone was very impressed by your music.“
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Private wedding event at the Sydney Botanic Gardens with Ricardo Steyer Solo
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Wedding Heather & Allan
“Thank you so much for being such a special part of our wedding. Our guests all commented on the fantastic mood you set!“
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Private wedding event at the Centennial Homestead, Centennial Park with Trio Teleboteco
CALENDAR
SOCIAL MEDIA
Live at Foundry 616
Maxixe do César - Fernando César e Regional
Steyer Brothers - Tempo de Criança
MUSIC CLASSES
My purpose as music tutor is to explore the creativity within the student, to develop personal confidence and the set of skills necessary to master a musical instrument, and to engage the studies with excitement, fun and an achievement plan. Each student gets a tailored program based on their experience and goals, going through exercising, general understanding of theory & how to apply that into practice and development of repertoire.
If you would like to learn or develop your musical skills with an instrument, explore music theory, harmony, or even get started in your musical journey, please send a message in the Contact form below. All ages & levels are welcome.