Max Miranda

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2007

Genres

Brazilian popular music, samba, little chorus, instrumental music

Instruments

violin, viola, acoustic guitar, cavaquinho, voice

Biography

Max Miranda is a multifaceted Brazilian artist, working as a conductor, violinist, violist, acoustic guitarist, cavaquinho player, arranger, composer, and music producer. His academic background includes a degree in Music and a post-graduate degree in Music Education from Universidade Candido Mendes, where he also specialized in vocal and instrumental arrangement in Brazilian popular music. His career as an instrumentalist led him to be the concertmaster of the UCAM Orchestra in 2007 and 2008, and of the Feso ProArte Orchestra in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Currently, he leads Camerata Teresópolis as conductor and arranger, in addition to being a member of the Teresópolis Quartet and "Sonoro Trio".

His versatility extends to other projects, such as "Receita Brasileira", where he works as a vocalist, acoustic guitarist, and arranger. Miranda is also dedicated to music production at his Estúdio Musical Miranda and works as a teacher at Escola de Música Villa-Lobos and Instituto Saber. His musical studies were honed with renowned teachers, including Giordano Marrelli, Carlos Weidt, and Francisco Fernades Filho for violin, and Rogério Barros for acoustic guitar.

Max Miranda is a name that masterfully moves between classical music and Brazilian popular music, demonstrating a deep knowledge and passion for various genres and instruments. His work as an arranger and producer contributes to the renewal and appreciation of national music, engaging in a dialogue with the rich Brazilian musical tradition.