She also developed public-speaking skills, and has since given 5 motivational talks. Favela Inc. connected her with Batucavi, a percussion group in France. This group helped her learn how to organize her own percussion school in Vidigal. Batucavi also made a R$ 3.500 (BRL) donation for the purchase of instruments for BATUCAVIDI, and awarded Isis a full scholarship to travel to France and get hands-on experience in managing youth music groups.
She has now logged at least 100 hours of international training, including from a music professor from New York, who trained her remotely and later invited her to perform in the New York City Marathon. Favela Inc. has also connected her to the chance to earn BR$800 per month through participating in Favela Experience tours.
She also developed public-speaking skills, and has since given 5 motivational talks. Favela Inc. connected her with Batucavi, a percussion group in France. This group helped her learn how to organize her own percussion school in Vidigal. Batucavi also made a R$ 3.500 (BRL) donation for the purchase of instruments for BATUCAVIDI, and awarded Isis a full scholarship to travel to France and get hands-on experience in managing youth music groups.
She has now logged at least 100 hours of international training, including from a music professor from New York, who trained her remotely and later invited her to perform in the New York City Marathon. Favela Inc. has also connected her to the chance to earn BR$800 per month through participating in Favela Experience tours.