As the co-founder and Lead Trainer of Dapper Training, Leo da Silva is a seasoned ACT in Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro, iLife and iWork, Leo develops courses to complement software instruction. These customized courses include DSLR production, Grammar of the Edit, Grammar of the Shoot, Lighting for Video, Capturing Audio for Video and Timelapse Photography. Leo has specialized in teaching corporate clients like NBCUniversal, HBO, Estee Lauder Companies, Under Armour, Hearst Corp, the Morgans Hotel Group and the BBC, as well as Kanye West, Moby, OneRepublic, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Dave Chappelle, Richard Dreyfuss, Rosie Perez and Roberta Flack. Having served as Assistant Manager of Chung King Studios in New York, he brings a real-world perspective for his audio courses that students admire. And when he's not in the classroom, Leo works on various projects ranging from recording, mixing and audio post-production to music videos and high speed video.

STUDENT FEEDBACK ::

"Leo da Silva was my instructor and he was super amazing with the students. Patient and willing to teach. He made learning fun and easy when it comes to things that would've been frustrating to try and understand. Love the class and would totally recommend it!" ~ PD (New York, NY)

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"The classroom was set up in a nice office with Mac laptops to work...and note paper to conveniently take notes. The instructor was extremely helpful and engaging and moved at a pace that accommodated everyone's needs. He was very good at answering anyone's questions. I would recommended taking the full classes because you learn so much." ~ Edgar (Brooklyn, NY)

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"Dapper Training is awesome. The learning modules are easy to learn and are very useful for my business. It has simplified my life and has made using a computer a fun experience. I highly recommend Dapper Training for any of your computer needs." ~ Roseli (New York, NY)

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"I love Dapper training. I found Leo very professional and extremely helpful. He is a great teacher and asks great questions to help you navigate your way in the computer world. Every time I need help I consult Dapper Training." ~ Shelley (Corvallis, OR)

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"Dapper Training has changed my life. I was a total Mac newbie in 2007, and after getting hooked on training sessions, and even getting excited about the process of learning on my Mac, I am now a happy and confident Mac user. [My instructor] made sessions both challenging and fun. I could not be more pleased with the results of this training, and will always return with eagerness for more sessions, as new developments in the tech universe occur." ~ Caroline (East Hampton, NY)

Leo Da Silva

Lead Trainer at Dapper Training

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