When Ivan Max’s fingers float over his flamenco guitar in a flurry of notes, you will be transported! He is a genuine Montclair talent who has lived here since he studied classical guitar at MSU in 1991. He began learning guitar when he was 9 years old in the Bronx, and he has been giving lessons since he was a teenager. Church Street Guitar Studio is 17 years old, and he has taught hundreds -- or even more -- to play guitar in Montclair. He currently gives lessons at Lacordaire Academy, as well as his studio.

He has been performing, writing and recording his whole life. He currently performs with Alborada Dance Company, a Flamenco dance company in Central NJ, as well as for weddings and cocktail parties. He also performs Flamenco/jazz with Tomi Messina in South Orange. He is excited to perform at Showdown Montclair and support the Arts Open Hearts campaign because he believes that the arts and music are what make us human. “Let’s escape from your everyday stress and pressures!”  

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