Max Dyer is an American cellist whose 40-year career spans the worlds of classical, jazz, folk, and world music. Trained at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music and Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, he has performed with the Houston Ballet Orchestra for nearly four decades, the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, and ensembles ranging from intimate chamber groups to full-scale Broadway productions like The Lion King.

Beyond the concert stage, Max is a seasoned studio musician and producer, appearing on over 100 recordings and collaborating with artists across genres—from Grammy-winning rock bands to Renaissance festival minstrels. His work includes orchestral recordings, original compositions, film scores, and a rich catalogue of folk and early music projects with groups like Cantiga and the New World Renaissance Band.

An improviser and educator at heart, Max has led workshops in jazz, classical, and world music, and spent 15 years bringing live cello performances to retirement and memory care communities—creating programs that blend musical artistry with human connection.

Now based in Bavaria, Max continues to perform, record, and explore new musical horizons, weaving the cello’s voice into stories that bridge cultures, styles, and generations.

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