Founder- Guitar, Bass, Songwriting

 

Max is a professional guitar player and teacher with 20+ years of playing experience and 15 years of teaching experience. He’s taught hundreds of students privately, and used to work as second in command at Marty Music, Youtube’s biggest guitar teaching channel.

Max can teach all styles, but is very proficient in Rock, Pop, Blues and Funk.

Max graduated from USC in 2014 and has since toured nationally and internationally, most recently with his own Alt. Rock/Punk band “Mr. Max”. He’s also written songs for TV, Film and Ads (MTV, Hyundai, VICE, Netflix etc.), has done session guitar work for Major Labels and has collaborated with Platinum/Grammy winning artists and producers.

Max is passionate about making music fun and accessible, and is particularly skilled at breaking down techniques and concepts in a way that’s easy for students to understand.

Max founded Mr. Max Music to bring world class music education to his hometown. He loves the process of watching students become inspired and grow into awesome musicians!

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Guitar, Voice, Piano, Bass, Songwriting

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Zoe Roarz is a classically trained musician with many years of experience teaching and performing. She is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who specializes in voice, keyboard/piano, guitar, and bass. Zoe enjoys working with students of all ages and experience levels, and has a particular passion for creating a comfortable, encouraging learning environment for neurodivergent students.

Her teaching approach combines strong musical fundamentals with the individual interests and goals of each student. Whether a student is just beginning their musical journey, looking to build confidence as a performer, or hoping to develop their skills in a specific style, Zoe works to make lessons engaging, creative, and enjoyable.

Zoe has a wide-ranging musical background and loves teaching a variety of genres, including punk, pop, jazz, soul, and metal. She encourages students to explore different styles while developing their own musical voice and having fun along the way.

Zoe performs regularly in various bands including Xtine & The Reckless Hearts, MIRAGE, as well as her own solo project.

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Guitar, Bass, Piano, Ukulele, Songwriting

 

​Matt Lau is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist whose musical journey began with piano and violin at an early age. Under the guidance of accomplished instructors, he developed a strong foundation in classical music. However, his passion ultimately found its voice in the guitar—a calling that has shaped his artistic direction over the past fifteen years.

Matt currently serves as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Joker’s Hand, an alternative rock band based in Torrance, California. With the band, he has performed extensively throughout the western United States and shared festival stages with major acts including Counting Crows, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Sugar Ray.
In addition to his work with Joker’s Hand, Matt is an experienced session guitarist and bassist, having collaborated with a variety of artists and projects such as Adin Boyer, Hand Drawn Maps, Illunis, Unknown Gravity Project, and 608 Dropout.

As a dedicated educator and lifelong student of music, Matt draws from his diverse background in both classical and contemporary genres. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his enthusiasm for music across a range of styles, including pop, R&B, rock, and metal.

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Guitar, Drums, Piano, Music Production, Voice

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Guy Battaglia is a professional guitarist, musician, producer, and educator based in Los Angeles. He has been actively writing, recording, performing, and producing music for over a decade, with a background spanning rock, alternative, pop, and indie music.

As the founder and creative force behind his project Idle Wave, Guy has released original music, performed live, and built an online audience through guitar-focused content, including his popular “Big Riffs Big Chair” series. His experience as a working musician gives him a practical, real-world approach to teaching—helping students understand not only how to play an instrument, but how musicians actually use their skills to create, record, and perform music.

Guy has experience teaching guitar, piano,drums, voice bass, and beginner music fundamentals to students of different ages and skill levels. His lessons can cover everything from the basics—tuning, notes, chords, rhythm, and technique—to learning songs, developing a student’s ear, understanding music theory, writing songs, and exploring recording and production.

His teaching philosophy is centered around making music fun, accessible, and relevant to each student. Whether someone is picking up an instrument for the first time or wants to develop their skills as a performing musician, Guy works to meet students where they are and help them build confidence while developing a strong musical foundation.

Bass, Guitar, Ukulele 

 

​Alex Rodriguez is a professional bassist, guitarist, and music instructor with more than 30 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. A versatile and highly experienced musician, Alex has worked with recording artists and bands throughout the United States and South America, as well as with churches, music organizations, and students of all experience levels.

Throughout his career, Alex has had the opportunity to perform and collaborate with a diverse range of established artists, including members of WAR, The Romantics, Santana, Boston, Foreigner, AC/DC, The Babys, Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Sons of Apollo, among others. His extensive performance background has given him a strong command of a wide variety of musical styles, along with excellent sight-reading skills and the ability to quickly adapt to different musical settings.

In addition to performing, Alex is passionate about music education. For more than 30 years, he has taught electric bass through both private and group instruction, helping students develop their technique, musicianship, musicality, and confidence. He has taught with Guitar Center and Fender Play and has experience working with students at a wide range of ages and skill levels.

Alex's professional experience also includes serving as a bassist for prominent church organizations, including Saddleback Church in Irvine, California, Fellowship of The Woodlands, River Pointe Community Church, and Second Baptist Church Orchestra in Houston, Texas.

Alex studied Arrangement and Composition, Jazz Studies, and Music Business Management at Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is also bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish.

Voice, Guitar, Songwriting

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Britta Raci is a professional vocal instructor and guitar teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal

Performance from Musicians Institute. With over seven years of teaching experience, Britta has worked with students of all ages across a wide range of styles, including rock, pop, jazz, R&B, and musical theatre.

As a vocalist and educator, Britta takes a well-rounded approach to music instruction, helping students develop both their individual voice and a strong understanding of music.

Her vocal lessons can cover pitch, technique, tone, breath support, vocal control, performance skills, and song interpretation, while guitar

lessons focus on developing solid technique, chords, rhythm, and the ability to confidently play songs.

Britta also incorporates music theory, ear training, and harmony into her lessons, giving students the

tools to understand, read, and write music rather than simply learning songs by memorization. For students interested in creating their own music, she also offers songwriting instruction, helping young musicians develop their ideas and turn them into complete songs.

Her experience across multiple genres allows Britta to tailor lessons to each student’s interests and goals.

Whether a student is discovering their voice for the first time, learning guitar, preparing to perform, or interested in songwriting and music creation, Britta creates an encouraging environment.