Information About Josh - Tower Hamlets teacher -

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Personal Description:

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I'm a professional saxophonist & educator influenced by Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, Clarence Clemmons and many others. A diverse performer, I have performed to thousands of people in Pop & Soul bands, held residencies in night clubs, and am part of London’s busy jazz scene.

My career has taken him all over the country and into mainland Europe; performing in numerous jazz groups, from small combos to big bands, including playing alongside Alan Barnes, making multiple appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and touring Belgium in the Spring of 2018. In addition to my work in the jazz genre, I held a residency at Southampton’s Café Parfait nightclub for over two years, performing alongside house and guest DJs, and I regularly perform in a variety of Pop and Soul bands. Highlights include performing with CJ Edwards (The Voice 2013) at the Bournemouth International Centre to over 5000 people, and recording with Roxi Drive on her single ‘1985’.

In 2020 I completed a master’s degree in jazz performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where I studied under Jean Toussaint and Julian Siegel.

Tutoring Experience:

I have over 10 years experience teaching privately and in schools, and have taught students aged 7-77! Each lesson has a positive and encouraging atmosphere, so it can be as fun and rewarding as possible - there is nothing more important to the learning process than fun!

I have a purpose-built studio for online tuition featuring state-of-the-art equipment so that even online, through Zoom/Skype, I can offer the best tuition possible. Dedicated studio microphones for my voice, and each individual instrument, means that audio is always crystal clear, and multiple professional-grade cameras allow me to always show you exactly what you need to see. For students in or near Tower Hamlets who would prefer face-to-face lessons, I can travel to you.

Tutoring Approach:

First and foremost, learning an instrument should be fun and rewarding. I make this a priority in all lessons and let the student's taste in music dictate the repertoire we tackle. As well as having a strong focus on the fundamentals, I encourage each student to explore improvisation to unlock their creativity.

Each student learns differently and has different goals. As such, I adapt my general approach to suit their learning styles and move them towards their personal goals, whether they want to learn their favourite piece of music, or to become a master of the saxophone.

My timings are flexible, so lessons can fit around your schedule.