By 12, Ian Coury had already performed with Brazilian choro legends Armandinho and Hamilton de Holanda. Now 23, he is a leading virtuoso of the 10-string mandolin, redefining choro and instrumental music. He has performed with Paquito D’Rivera, Claudio Roditi, and Toninho Horta, earning awards such as “Best Instrumentalist” at the National FM Radio Festival (2020).

    A Brasília native, Ian began playing mandolin at 8 and later attended Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship, receiving the String Department Award. He has taught workshops at Harvard, MIT, and the University of Colorado Boulder and launched the first online Brazilian mandolin course in the U.S. on Peghead Nation.

    Ian has performed at NAMM and received accolades from Brazil’s House of Representatives. He continues pushing the mandolin's boundaries, captivating international audiences with his technical mastery and innovative style.