Bio

Max's creative drive was lit early in his childhood as he spent his spare moments attending guitar lessons and illustrating his own lengthy comic books. It was those humble years that molded him into the touring musician and freelance artist he is today. A true music lover, he strived to become an accomplished guitarist in a variety of musical genres, holding modern legends like John Petrucci and Joe Satriani as his primary influences. 

 Just two years after high school, Max released his 2010 instrumental album "Vertigo", which was recorded at Avatar studios and featured Morgan Rose (Sevendust) and Evan Diprima (Royal Thunder, Stalone) on drums. This album earned Max a place in the Atlanta music scene, and opaquely displayed his passion for progressive music. In 2012, Max released his EP "Lucid Listening", for which he featured the acoustic guitar and demonstrated his flamenco and jazz influence.

Since joining Atlanta metal band Halcyon Way in 2012, Max has played with the group on 10 tours, leading him to perform in 21 countries and 32 states. The band has just released their 5th studio album with Agonia Records and is actively touring their new music.

Now a guitar teacher himself, Max has instructed over 150 students in Gwinnett county (and abroad on Zoom). Several students have already found fruitful musical careers of their own, including the popular lo-fi artist known as “Peachy!”. Many in Gwinnett county know Max from the many atmospheres in which he performs around town- with close to 125 solo gigs a year it's hard to miss him!

In addition to the limelight of the stage, in 2015 Max sought to help others with his talents and began to volunteer playing acoustic guitar at Emory Winship Cancer Center in Atlanta. Having felt an uplifting impact from playing for the sick, Max began pursuing certification from MHTP to become a Certified Music Practioner (CMP), which he completed in 2019. As of 2022, he works in Gainesville and Braselton at North Georgia Hospital Systems as an official employee!

In 2020 Max helped form the progressive rock band Coda Nova with other talented Atlanta musicians, including Patrick Egan who had performed drums for his solo releases over the prior decade. Coda Nova has since been gaining fast momentum from releasing singles on streaming platforms, and looks forward to their first EP in early 2023!

When Max is not playing music, he spends much of his time painting on canvas and creating murals with chalk pastels. Though Max has no particular training in the arts, he has become an accomplished painter and has his art featured in a variety of galleries.