Musician & Educator
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Biography
Josh brings over 15 years of performance experience along the East Coast, with 200 shows booked by age 18 and four albums co-produced by age 25. He has opened for renowned acts including Blues Traveler, Village People, Gin Blossoms, and Blood Sweat and Tears.
Josh is also a dedicated scholar, focusing on saxophone literature history and the fusion of rap/hip-hop with Western music. He advocates for integrating popular genres into university programs and mastering diverse musical styles.
Currently a music lecturer at Washington College, Josh teaches saxophone, clarinet, and courses on topics like History of Hip-Hop and Arts Entrepreneurship. He is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Maryland College Park, assisting Dr. Tim Powell. Previous mentors include Dr. James Umble, Dr. Robert Young, Dr. Christopher Creviston, and Linden Gregory.
Performer
Josh has dazzled audiences with over 600 shows in his career. His captivating stage presence consistently earns him callbacks, and his musical talents extend far beyond the saxophone. Whether in a hip-hop ensemble or a big band setting, Josh enhances every performance with his exceptional skills.
An outreach performance with local band students in the Youngstown Ohio area.
Josh doubling on flute during a festival in NJ
Working with high schoolers from the DMV area at UMD's Allstate Clinic
Fostori Quartet gave a master class at a high school in rural PA
Educator
Josh earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from the Crane School of Music. During his student teaching placements, he focused on working with inner-city students and those with special needs. After graduation, he became the assistant band director at Brown School in Schenectady, NY, where he also provided private instruction to woodwind students and initiated an after-school jazz program.
While pursuing his master’s degree, Josh taught woodwind techniques to music education majors and offered saxophone lessons to both majors and minors. He currently serves as an adjunct saxophone and clarinet instructor at Washington College, where he has developed courses in entrepreneurship and hip-hop.
Josh is now accepting students into his private studio for both online and in-person lessons. To schedule a lesson, click the link below.
Student Testimonials
“I really admire Josh’s methods of teaching such as breaking down phrases, getting rhythms right, and so forth. He was quick to point out errors in our playing, and always veered us in the right direction with patience and great advice.”
— Zach F. Music Performance Major
“Honestly couldn’t be happier with the lessons I’ve taken from Josh. I really appreciate how he works with you to figure out what your goals as a player are, and how to best spend your time to achieve them. Every lesson I had with him was a learning experience, and he picks up on things in my playing that I had never even thought of. Honestly had a great time working with him. Any sax player looking for articulate and knowledge guidance should take at least one lesson with Josh.”
— David R. Jazz Studies Major
“I had a great experience taking lessons from Josh. He was a very cool and relatable person, while still managing to keep a professional atmosphere. I enjoyed the lessons, and feel I came out of them a better musician.”
— Logan H. Composition Major
Lessons | Coaching | Masterclass
Interested in lessons, coaching, or inviting Josh to your musical community for a masterclass or lecture?