"I have told many of my musician friends - 'Remember the name Max Francis. This kid from Victoria, BC Canada is going to be one of the greatest fiddle players to ever pull a bow!' 

 

I believe that Max possesses the kind of talent that only comes around a few times in a century. At age 11, Max plays with the maturity and feel of a seasoned veteran, plays difficult tunes with sure footed ease, plays different styles of traditional fiddling with authenticity, and soaks up music at the speed of light. Max has also written many great fiddle tunes, plays piano, guitar, and there are probably a few other instruments I haven't heard about yet! 

 

My wife Sherry and I are proud to call Max and his parents our friends. We can't wait to see where Max takes his music in the coming years!"

- Joey McKenzie, World Champion Fiddler 

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"Thanks to COVID-19 & the Global Pandemic, we found so many jewels and gems playing music on the internet and Max tops the list. He attended my 1st Virtual Fiddle Camp Calvin in 2020 and I was just blown away with his dedication to learning things correctly. His personality and his talent have impressed so many people but none more than I. Max, good luck in all your endeavors. I know you’ll be a force in music and you’ll be signing lots of autographs in the future. I want your autograph now!!"

- Calvin Vollrath, "Canada's Fiddling Sensation"