He attended primary school in his homeland and his musical initiation was at the piano, learning at his parents' home.

Without leaving music aside, Brasílio maintained friendly relations with some of the greatest pianists of his time such as Anton Rubinstein, Sgambati and Liszt.

He composed chamber and choral music and works for piano solo.

Itiberê was appointed ambassador to Portugal but died before assuming the role.

One of the many tributes to the author of "A Sertaneja" is in Curitiba, where the road Rua Brasílio Itiberê is named after him.