Spark Collective Creativity and Connect

The Beatbox Jam Session

A low-pressure, accessible-to-all music experience that transforms how your entire community sees and hears each other.

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Bring the Beatbox Jam Session to Your Community

See the Jam Session in Action

Experience collective creativity. Everyone becomes part of the loop as we use our voices, play instruments and record our ideas.

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Testimonials

Teachers, Parents, and Community Leaders LOVE the Beatbox Jam Session!

  • "From elementary to high school, our students were captivated by his beatboxing performance and jumped at the chance to participate in his jam session workshops. Max inspired our students to produce original tracks that allowed their collective creativity to shine."

    —Laura Parkhurst, Baltimore Lab School

  • "Max's music is infectious, and his energy is even more so. He's always encouraging others to join in, whether they're seasoned musicians or just want to give it a try."

    —Steve, Market Manager

  • "Max has the amazing ability, through music, to cut right to the heart of what it means for human beings to connect."

    —Nancy, Parent

  • "Max has opened up creative outlets for our kids, allowing them to enjoy participating in and making their own music."

    —David & Emily, Parents

How It Works

First, raise the energy with an inspiring and interactive Human Beatbox performance.
Then, collaborate, create and record in a hands-on music making workshop.

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Part 1

Interactive Assembly

Set the stage for Creativity and Expression.

Modeling: Max invites everyone to be a part of something special, ushering Creative energy into the space.

Songs and Games: Original, thought-provoking music and interactive movement games raise the energy level in the room and spark ideas.

Beatbox Basics: The audience learns Human Beatbox techniques as a whole group. Individuals are invited to jump on the mic and try it out.

Music Technology: Looping and audio effects are demonstrated as a method of music production.

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Part 2

Hands-On Workshop

Dive into the Creative Process and make your own music.

Active Participation: Everyone has the opportunity to use the mic, play a percussion instrument, and add their voice to the loop.

Creative Process: Recording and looping student expression, songs organically take shape. Entire hooks flow from a single word. Whole rhythms emerge from an accidental strike of a drum. Natural leaders emerge in this dynamic, potent process.

Collective Content: Every session results in a unique recording—a "talisman" of the community’s shared creativity.

From Assembly to Ensemble

Building Bonds Through Collective Sound

Strengthen
Community Ties

A vehicle to strengthen community bonds.

Illumination of Connections

Gently shines a light, allowing participants to see themselves and others in new ways.

Tactile, Immediate

A vital alternative to digitally mediated interactions. A moment outside of time.

Low-pressure, High impact

No prior training needed. No obstacles to the creative process.

Collective Content Creation

Create shareable audio content for later reflection.

The Beatbox Jam Session

Two Ways To Play

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Full Immersion

Community-wide impact and culture building.

Interactive Assembly
High-energy beatbox performance.

Hands-on Workshops
Hands-on participation in the Creative Process.

Music Recordings
Compositions created during workshops serve as powerful symbols of possibility.

The Result
Move beyond performance to community transformation where everyone is seen and heard.

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Spark Session

Ignite interest in music creation.

Interactive Assembly
High-energy beatbox performance.

The Result
Intensified interest in beatboxing and music production as well as a genuinely fun, lifting experience.

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How to Bring Max to Your Event

1. Reach Out

Fill out the simple form below with your event details.

2. Collaborate

Discuss your specific goals and community needs with Max.

3. Finalize Booking

Review and sign a booking agreement.

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Meet Max Bent

Baltimore-based beatbox artist and facilitator whose work is rooted in the communal energy of hip-hop ciphers.

He employs his background in music production and educational performance to facilitate dynamic, transformational musical experiences.

Learn more about Max’s musical journey →

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any age.

  • Yes! The collaborative, low-pressure workshop model is highly effective for adult team-building and professional development.

  • Max needs grounded electrical outlets, and that's it! Max brings his own specialized equipment. 

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. Max guides the process, bring ideas to the table, keeps things moving and makes sure everyone has FUN.

Ready to Transform Your Next Event?

Fill out the inquiry form to start the conversation.

Full Immersion

Interactive assembly performance.

Hands-on workshops.

Audio content created during the workshops.

Community-wide impact.

Spark Session

Interactive assembly performance.