Welcome To Musicians Performance Academy! Private Music Lessons & Performance Skills
Personalized professional music lessons in the Buffalo, New York area.
Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level,
Max Kilijanski is here to help you achieve all of your musical goals.
About Max
Max is a skilled and passionate musician with over 20 years of experience playing, teaching, and performing.
Having studied with many of the world’s best music teachers at Berklee College of Music, Max has a wealth of knowledge to share with students of all ages and musical backgrounds.
Beginners Welcome!
Our Mission Statement
To offer the professional, personalized instruction necessary to help you feel confident expressing yourself, and being able to share your love of music with others.
As a professional music teacher, my mission is to provide comprehensive and effective training to all my students.
My goal is to help you achieve three key objectives:
- Develop the confidence to play your instrument in any musical setting, from personal enjoyment, to playing for family and friends, from live performances to studio recording.
- Build your musical repertoire and résumé by exposing you to new genres, new music, and performance opportunities, fostering a deep and lasting passion for music that will lead to personal fulfillment and professional success.
- (Optional) Prepare you for diverse musical opportunities, including concerts, performances, and auditions by dedicating time to work on pieces of your choice and providing you with a strong foundation in music theory and group dynamics.
Our Approach
Whether you want to learn to play your favorite instrument, start your own music projects, or are looking to pursue music as a career, Max provides you with the skills you need to make it happen.
- Technique and Fundamentals: Max guides students in a process of developing proper technique while mastering the fundamentals of your instrument in musical ways. Working on music that interests you will help motivate you to keep growing and enjoy practicing. You will reach the level of skill you wish while avoiding developing bad habits.
- Repertoire and Style: Max is here to help you work on whatever styles you like and whatever genres you want to explore. With a wide range of musical experience, Max can help you explore any style that interests you.
- Ensemble Playing and Musical Communication: With years of experience playing in bands, Max is the ideal teacher to help you learn to play with others in all sorts of settings. Conquer performance anxiety and learn to love performing!