September 2025 Update Project Maximus 2025-10-01 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
June 2025 Update Project Maximus 2025-06-30 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
May 2025 Update Project Maximus 2025-05-30 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
March 2025 Update Project Maximus 2025-03-28 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Worship Meets Classical Pianist // A Worship Song Medley Project Maximus 2025-02-09 | Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus00:00 Song #1 1:57 Song #22:44 Song #34:38 Song #46:15 Song #5----SPOILER ALERT----ANSWERS BELOW↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓No Longer SlavesHere I Am To WorshipOceans (Where Feet May Fail)What A Beautiful NameHeart of Worship
January 2025 Update Project Maximus 2025-02-07 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Lucky (Cover) // Duets With Myself (Piano + Violin) Project Maximus 2025-02-07 | One of my favorite songs from college days: Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat's beautiful duet "Lucky." Sorry for the weird brightness and refocusing issue...I think my stand was touching the phone screen the whole time.00:00 Piano1:59 Violin
J1’s end of 2024 recital!! Project Maximus 2025-01-01 | J1 had his end of year recital last week, playing both violin and piano!! For months he was reluctant to commit to performing and even just two weeks beforehand he wanted to quit. But he pulled through and feels super confident about performing now!
December 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-12-31 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
November 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-12-03 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
October 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-10-31 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
September 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-10-01 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
June 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-06-24 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
May 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-05-31 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
April 2024 Update Project Maximus 2024-04-30 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Jan-Mar 2024 update Project Maximus 2024-03-31 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
December 2023 Update Project Maximus 2024-01-01 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
November 2023 Update Project Maximus 2023-11-30 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
November 2023 Update Project Maximus 2023-11-30 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
October 2023 Update Project Maximus 2023-10-31 | This is a monthly series where I share my progress as a professional musician in Taipei.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Project Maximus Live Stream Project Maximus 2023-10-31 | Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Two Is Better Than One (Cover) // Duets with Myself Project Maximus 2023-05-26 | Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Letter by Viini // True Beauty OST Project Maximus 2023-04-06 | My version of "Letter" by VIINI from the Korean Webtoon True Beauty. Brought to you from my parents' house. Still needs more practice...and I get SUPER nervous when my wife is recording me. It was way more nerve-racking than my actual performances. (This video is Take #2 and she screamed at me for stopping during Take #1 lol) Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Practicing Piano as a Digital Nomad Project Maximus 2023-03-29 | 00:00 Intro1:29 Warmups2:59 Mindset Shift6:25 "Letter" by VIINI 8:19 "What Did I Do?" by Hayd11:19 End of PracticeThanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Can You Name These Ed Sheeran Songs? Project Maximus 2021-11-30 | My contribution to No Shave November (although I have been shaving lol) is this Ed Sheeran medley. This was my third try and then I took a break, which ended up being permanent. I told Fred, my editor, that I would nail it if I try two more takes, but he said it sounded acceptable already. 00:00 Song #12:00 Song #23:29 Song #34:55 Song #45:52 Song #57:11 Song #67:57 Song #79:06 Song #8Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Can you name these early 2000s Boyband Songs?? Project Maximus 2021-10-20 | 00:00 Intro00:27 Song #11:37 Song #22:18 Song #33:35 Song #44:55 Song #55:25 Song #65:58 Song #76:52 Surprise!Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Tiktok Medley | Popular Songs of 2021 Project Maximus 2021-07-27 | This is a compilation of all the collabs I made to document my music practice in Jan and Feb of 2021. I decided to sync these collabs with some popular tiktok clips that used the same song. Please check out these tiktok creators if you like their videos!!This was the very first two months I'd been practicing violin and just my 5th and 6th months of practicing the piano so kinda rough. Recordings were made using the collab iPhone app and my galaxy earbuds as the microphone. Not a great setup but I was just practicing so deal with it. 00:00 Intro00:03 Roxanne - Arizona Zervas00:28 I'm Just A Kid - Simple Plan00:50 Deathbed - Powfu1:16 Steven Universe - L.Dre1:30 Can We Kiss Forever? - Kina1:53 Memories - Maroon 52:05 Heather - Conan Gray2:30 Dancing In My Room - 347aidan2:44 Surrender - Natalie Taylor3:23 Mood - 24kGoldn3:50 Follow You Into The Dark - Deathcab for Cutie4:03 She Share Story - Shayne4:18 Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi4:44 Shower - Becky G5:17 Adderall (Corvette Corvette) - Popp Hunna5:32 Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran6:14 Say So - Doja Cat6:23 Without You - The Kid Laroi6:48 Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch7:20 Savage Love (Laxed Siren beat) - Jawsh 685Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
College Music Professor Reacts to Kennedy Walshs New Song Project Maximus 2021-07-06 | As requested, here is my reaction to the new song by Kennedy Walsh and her brother Brandon. They did a pretty good job in their first songwriting endeavor and I was excited to see how they've improved and progressed. 00:00 Intro00:25 Update on my Journey1:52 Start of Kennedy's Video4:00 Figuring Out The Chords!6:58 Begin Recording13:57 The Final Song/Music Video!!16:32 Max's Feedback20:13 FinaleExplaining the title (my music background)-In 2009 and 2010 I was an adjunct music professor at Florida State College in Jacksonville. I guess it should be former or ex-professor, but technically I never resigned from my position. I just stopped registering courses and when I checked in 2011 my employee info was still on file. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯-Since 2010 I have been a judge for state and regional competitions run by the Florida Federation of Music Clubs and the Florida State Music Teachers AssociationThanks for joining me on my journey back into music. Even though I have been judging for most of the last decade, I actually stopped performing music in 2012 and pretty much haven't done any playing, practicing or composing for the past 8 years...until late 2020. I'm finally getting back to it and planning to focus on it full-time next year after we move to Asia. Blue Yeti USB Mic - amzn.to/3aDwLidSome of my original music (from 9+ years ago):youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF3r-FtrS1R0P0JfdHhPzG-aa2-LNBzMnyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLF3r-FtrS1R1xKAk2e7auiwbjXkYcxX6gThanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus#songreaction #react
Project Maximus Goals and Update (Summer 2021) Project Maximus 2021-06-14 | My first video talking about my journey back into music and what my goals are, both short-term and big picture, over the coming years. BTW, new Kennedy Walsh reaction being edited. I know, I'm slow. Sorry!00:00 Intro00:33 Who am I?2:49 First Breakthrough4:29 Taiwan Gold Card in Arts5:20 Primary Goal #1 (Play/Perform Music)6:22 Primary Goal #2 (Write for Pop Singers)6:53 Primary Goal #3 (Write Classical Music)7:55 Short-Term Goals9:16 FinaleThanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Dance Monkey // Tones and I cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-20 | This is a short cover of Dance Monkey by Tones and I. Thanks to Jenny for requesting. Definitely a cool song and in researching it was really refreshing to read about her (Tones and I) story and her outlook. This was also my 50th cover in 50 days and I'm gonna call it quits here for now. I'm not sure I'm improving much anymore by doing this, so it's time to challenge myself to practice in a different way now. It certainly was a lot of fun and quite challenging at times. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Santa Monica // Savage Garden cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-19 | This is a short cover of Santa Monica by Savage Garden. The self-titled debut album was the very first album I ever purchased. I played the CD (compact disc for all you gen Zs) from beginning to end like 300 times before I splurged on another one, so this album definitely made a HUGE impression on me. As much as I liked all the songs on that album, this track...the 6th single released and also the last track on the album...has always been my favorite. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Semi-Charmed Life // Third Eye Blind cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-19 | This is a short cover of Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind. Their self-titled album was one of my absolute favorites from the late 90s and this song was my favorite. I listened to it ALL THE TIME and, yes, once again think it fits as a perfect melody. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Black Balloon // Goo Goo Dolls cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-18 | This is a short cover of Black Balloon by Goo Goo Dolls. This was one of my favorite songs, period. I had this song on repeat for months. And honestly I think it fits with my current theme of perfect melodies. It just fits so beautifully together. And brings back so many memories. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Youre The Inspiration // Chicago cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-17 | This is a short cover of You're The Inspiration by Chicago. Yes, another song that I think fills the perfect pop song role. Who's gonna argue with me?Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus#microcovers
The Gift // Jim Brickman cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-16 | This is a short cover of The Gift by Jim Brickman (ft Collin Raye and Susan Ashton). Still keeping with this theme of "perfect" pop...this is my lite 90's pop example of a perfect melody. I strived to replicate this style in my early songwriting. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
That Thing You Do // The Wonders cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-15 | This is a short cover of That Thing You Do by the fictitious band "The Wonders." The song and band were created in the Tom Hanks film titled "That Thing You Do." I have actually never seen the film, but the song was one of my favorites from the 90s and in keeping with my theme of "perfect" pop songs, I do believe this one belongs on that list. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Roll To Me // Del Amitri cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-13 | This is a short cover of Roll To Me by Del Amitri. From the first time I ever heard this song, this honestly feels like THE perfect pop song. Like the structure, the melody, the overall sound and vibe...this song is Da Vinci's golden ratio for pop songs. My opinion.Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Closing Time // Semisonic cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-12 | This is a short cover of Closing Time by Semisonic. Pretty sure everyone in the world has heard this song enough times already. And now one too many times :)Yeah, I think that sun effect is pretty coolThanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Story Behind The Song - Because Of You Project Maximus 2021-05-12 | This is the song I wrote for my proposal to Kelly.Kyle Lombard, Violinist. youtu.be/T5iwbnRvFn8?t=1501https://music.wustl.edu/people/kyle-lombardThanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Vindicated // Dashboard Confessional cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-11 | This is a short cover of Vindicated by Dashboard Confessional. I was a huge fan of theirs, and this sound pretty much epitomized my college years. I actually wrote a few songs that were 100% for Chris Carrabba's voice and I'm not ashamed at all. Nope. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
All My Life // K-Ci & JoJo cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-10 | This is a short cover of All My Life by K-Ci & Jojo. Possibly the most frequently requested piano cover in my entire life. Great song though and its popularity is totally deserved. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Move Along // The All-American Rejects cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-09 | This is a short cover of Move Along by The All-American Rejects. I didn't have any particular affinity for the group or any of their songs, but they were huge and gotta respect that they kept cranking out hits for awhile. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Dirty Little Secret // The All-American Rejects cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-08 | This is a short cover of Dirty Little Secret by The All-American Rejects. I didn't have any particular affinity for the group or any of their songs, but they were huge and gotta respect that they kept cranking out hits for awhile. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Gives You Hell // The All-American Rejects by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-07 | This is a short cover of Gives You Hell by The All-American Rejects. I didn't have any particular affinity for the group or any of their songs, but they were huge and gotta respect that they kept cranking out hits for awhile. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Swing Swing // The All-American Rejects cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-06 | This is a short cover of Swing Swing by The All-American Rejects. I didn't have any particular affinity for the group or any of their songs, but they were huge and gotta respect that they kept cranking out hits for awhile. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Good Riddance // Green Day cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-05 | This is a short cover of Good Riddance by Green Day. I think I heard this song a few hundred...thousand...times when I was graduating high school. (Don't do the math PLEASE!) And of course Green Day was a pretty significant force for a couple decades. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
Apologize // One Republic cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-04 | This is a short cover of Apologize by One Republic. I remember being blown away the first time I heard this song on America's Best Dance Crew (the Jabbawockeez performance certainly had something to do with it). And Ryan Tedder is easily top 5 all time pop musicians I admire the most. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
1, 2, 3, 4 // Plain White Ts cover by Project Maximus Project Maximus 2021-05-03 | This is a short cover of 1, 2, 3, 4 by the Plain White T's. Cute song. Thanks for watching! Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/projectmaximusInstagram: instagram.com/projectmaximus
