Massimo

I teach: Saxophone - Piano - Acoustic Guitar & Accordion.

I can teach: From my music studio in Sheffield or Online.

I've been teaching music professionally for 10 years & I really enjoy helping my students reach their goals. I have been working professionally in the music industry for over 10 years as a:
Singer - Saxophonist - Pianist - Guitarist - Accordionist - Songwriter - Music Producer.

I have gained a wealth of experience during my time in the business. I love teaching & helping my students reach their fullest musical potential.

Tutoring Experience

I have been teaching music professionally for 10 years. I taught music at the world renowned recording studio 'Steelworks' in 2014. I have been fortunate enough to work alongside some of the biggest names in show business during my 10 year career as a professional musician.

Session Work:
- Played accordion on UK number 2 single 'Let Me Go' By Gary Barlow
- Sang backing vocals on the Geri Halliwell album 'The Man On The Mountain'
- Played Saxophone for Olly Murs & Gregory Porter live in 2013
- Played Accordion on UK number 1 album 'Music Played By Human' by Gary Barlow.
- Sang Backing for Peter Kay on 'Car Share' & 'Phoenix Nights Live'
- Played Accordion for Donny Osmond live in the studio recording
- Played saxophone for ABC live in 2013

Live Tours:
- I opened up for Steps on their arena tour in 2017 (Including The 02 Arena)
- I opened up for Peter Andre on his theatre touring 2019
- I opened up for Rebecca Ferguson on her theatre tour in 2016 (Including The London Palladium)

- I opened up for The Vamps in 2015
- I opened up for Gary Barlow in 2016
- I opened up for Tears For Fears on their stadium tour in 2019
- I opened up for Westlife star Shane Filan on his theatre tour is 2018

Quotes:
H from Steps:
“We are delighted to have Max open for us – he is a star in the making. We loved his energy as a performer and his new single demonstrates he can back that up with the songs too. Make sure you get to the venue early!”

Radio One DJ Mike Read:
The words that spring to mind are, passion, commitment. drive, perfectionist, grafter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, great singer, gifted songwriter.

Grammy award winning songwriter Eliot Kennedy:
I have had the privilege of calling Max a friend since he was 11 years old. He always amazed me with his talent as a multi-instrumentalist musician, but he has now developed into a great songwriter and artist. It is a joy to see him perform live.

Tutoring Approach

I love teaching & try to keep my lessons fun as well as productive. I like to include music that my students enjoy. I really enjoy helping my students reach their specific goals.

I like to send my students home with some notes or a short video for them to refer back to at their own leisure. This really helps as they can recap the lesson any time afterwards.

I think the key to learning an instrument is:
- Having a specific goal you want to achieve
- Learning all the different techniques & the mechanics of your instrument
- Setting mile stones
- Practise makes perfect
- Enjoy the music