Max Barrett is a freelance bassist and Music Teacher based in Brooklyn

Max has a long background in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and bluegrass bass performance.

Growing up in Northern Virginia, he began public performance on upright bass at the age of 9. Max holds a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from James Madison University. He has studied with: Millie Martin, Glenn Dewey, Sam cross, Karine Chapdelaine, Michael Priester, and Chunyang Wang.

In his academic career at JMU, Max has had the opportunity to perform as the primary bassist with the JMU Jazz Ensemble, the JMU Symphonic Orchestra as principal bassist, the JMU Wind Symphony, and several jazz combos. Through the JMU Jazz Ensemble, Max has had the privilege to perform with amazing artists such as: Nate Smith, Jim White, Joe Sullivan, and Matt Niess. In the JMU Symphonic Orchestra, Max was able to perform with Patti Lupone.

In New York, Max plays with up-and-coming indie-alt-rock band Duunes. Max has also been the primary bassist for Popa Chubby, plays with numerous wedding bands, and is a musical director for a number singer-songwriters such as Cina Smash.