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
Kit Benz
PIANO - GUITAR
Kit Benz is an accomplished pianist, guitarist and songwriter from New York City. With 10 years of experience and several hundred performances, his thirst for musical betterment is unquenchable. He began taking piano lessons at age 4 and continued his studies at Shenandoah University, studying jazz and classical piano, as well as music production and jazz guitar...→ READ MORE
PIANO - GUITAR
Kit Benz is an accomplished pianist, guitarist and songwriter from New York City. With 10 years of experience and several hundred performances, his thirst for musical betterment is unquenchable. He began taking piano lessons at age 4 and continued his studies at Shenandoah University, studying jazz and classical piano, as well as music production and jazz guitar. His versatility and love for all genres of music has taken him from performing with jazz quintets to engineering for Ginuwine.
Benz has been teaching students of all ages for several years. With a background in classical music, Benz instructs with an emphasis on reading, theory and of course, fun.
“I want my students to have fun and learn music that they love.”
In addition to wedding bands, cinematic composing, and shredding guitar, Benz also loves Mario, Tolkien and comic books. He hopes to one day compose for a Marvel movie.
LISTENING TO:
Radiohead - All I Need
Mammoth WVH - Epiphany
Knocked Loose - Forced to Stay
Prince - 3121
Los Lonely Boys - Di Mi Amor