Gustavo de Francisco studied recorder and oboe at São Caetano do Sul Arts Foundation. He played oboe at São Caetano do Sul Youth Orchestra and at São Caetano do Sul Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1994 he won the 1st prize in the Magda Tagliaferro Foundation recorder competition. He had classes at music festivals with Ricardo Kanji, Pierre Hamon, Arcadio Minczuck, Hans Joachin Fuss and others. Today he plays in some baroque ensembles such as Audi Coelum and Oficina Barroca as a recorder and oboe player.