Rob Holthause
BASS - DOUBLE BASS
Rob has been playing guitar since age 11, and switched to bass at 18 to get into the jazz program in college. He is currently adjunct faculty at McDaniel College, his alma mater. He is the bassist for local reggae group Can’t Hang, and also plays...→ READ MORE
ELECTRIC BASS - Double Bass
Rob has been playing guitar since age 11, and switched to bass at 18 to get into the jazz program in college. He is currently adjunct faculty at McDaniel College, his alma mater. He is the bassist for local reggae group Can’t Hang, and also plays in the wedding band The Bachelor Boys and his side project, The Charm City Pop Punk All Stars.
LISTENING TO:
The Heavy Heavy - Life and Life Only
Mogwai - As the Love Continues
John Brown - Amplify
Friendship - Ain’t No Shame
Max Phelps
GUITAR - BASS
Max Phelps has performed internationally in over 30 countries throughout North America, Europe and South America, performing with progressive metal acts Exist, Cynic, Death to All (a tribute to musician Chuck Schuldiner comprised of members of the band Death) and Defeated Sanity. Max also plays locally with the funk oriented working band “Bachelor Boys Band” as well as various jazz ensembles and freelance work both recording and playing live....→ READ MORE
GUITAR - BASS
Max Phelps has performed internationally in over 30 countries throughout North America, Europe and South America, performing with progressive metal acts Exist, Cynic, Death to All (a tribute to musician Chuck Schuldiner comprised of members of the band Death) and Defeated Sanity. Max also plays locally with the funk oriented working band “Bachelor Boys Band” as well as various jazz ensembles and freelance work both recording and playing live.
Max's general teaching philosophy is that music should be fun and rewarding to participating individuals. Every situation is different based on a student’s interests, goals and skill level. For beginners, Max's aim is not just to provide an enriching musical education, but to aid students in finding their own love for music and the instrument. For already established players, Max seeks to help them accomplish their own unique goals as well as to knock down any road-blocks that the student may be encountering.
LISTENING TO:
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Kurt Rosenwinkel - Our Secret World
Elliott Smith - Figure 8
Meshuggah - Obzen
King Crimson - Thrak