Studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (UK), Joana Carvalhas is a multi-style improviser violinist actively performing and teaching in Germany, Portugal and United Kingdom.

Joana constantly explores new musical styles and new concepts in order to approach innovative sounds and textures on the violin. More than a violinist, she describes herself as a whole musician using the violin to express and enjoy her music.

With her strong classical music background, Joana also started to develop her improvisation and jazz skills and even a solo unique project where she plays with loop and effect pedals. Her performances include jazz concerts (combo, big band),classical style concerts (solo, chamber music, recitals, orchestra), metal festivals, circus shows and fashion events, etc.

The audience never knows what to expect in Joana's performance due to her creativity on stage and new ways of experiencing and expressing music.

You can check out some of her past performance here.