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A fun, energetic, and knowledgeable guitarist!
Josh W.

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About Josh


Bio

Hello friends!

My name is Josh, and I've been playing guitar for about a decade now, and I've recently received my BA in Jazz composition and performance. I've been songwriting since I was 17 years old. I'm currently 29. I love passing on the information that I've accumulated through my years of study. Although I'm a "Jazz Guitarist", I play MANY other styles. When I was studying in Vancouver, Canada I was in 6 bands at one point! I've played in Ska bands, punk bands, Folk...

Hello friends!

My name is Josh, and I've been playing guitar for about a decade now, and I've recently received my BA in Jazz composition and performance. I've been songwriting since I was 17 years old. I'm currently 29. I love passing on the information that I've accumulated through my years of study. Although I'm a "Jazz Guitarist", I play MANY other styles. When I was studying in Vancouver, Canada I was in 6 bands at one point! I've played in Ska bands, punk bands, Folk duos/trios/quartets, Jazz duos/trios/quartets/ensembles, progressive rock, as well as my own band consisting of original compositions!

Enough about me though, I can't wait to hear all about you and your goals and aspirations! Message me any time and I'll be sure to respond to you as soon as possible!

I've taken 8 years of private study for guitar, and I've casually taught my friends over the years! I'm looking to take that experience and pass it on to my fellow students. I have ample knowledge in composition, music theory (classical and Jazz), guitar ergonomics, scales, techniques, songwriting, etc. I've written over 80 songs, released an album, and I'm currently recording my second album!

I'm a very chill and flexible guy. Let me know what day works best for you for a weekly or bi-weekly lesson and we can set you up! contact me if you've ever been interested in learning anything about music regarding guitar/voice/drums/piano/etc. Although I don't actively gig on all of these instruments, I have a well rounded knowledge of them all. So what are you waiting for?! Don't you want to have some fun playing your favorite songs?!


Education

Capilano University
Jazz performance

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Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

I've been composing music for nearly one decade. I'm well versed in most genres and I actively compose/ghost write for artists in LA and OC. I’m very passionate about song writing and composing and love passing on the information I’ve learned through the years! You can check out my latest album on all streaming platforms entitled “Blind Eye To Youth”.
Guitar

Guitar

I've been playing guitar for a decade now. I've performed onstage for 30 hours a week at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park playing 45 minute sets of folk music. I've also gigged weekly nearly every weekend for the past two years playing Jazz, Folk, Indie, Pop, Ska, and Rock music. I’ve been teaching for nearly half a decade and I’m always eager to pass on my knowledge!
Music Theory

Music Theory

I have a bachelors in Jazz composition and performance with an emphasis in guitar. Theory is one of my biggest strengths as a musician. I’ve been teaching music theory for nearly half a decade and I’ve helped many students get into schools like OCSA, CSLB, USC, and more. I’ve also helped likeminded musicians how to use theory to advance their understanding of music in general and create more of an interest in songwriting on a personal level!
Songwriting

Songwriting

I've been writing songs for just over a decade for myself and other groups. I'm well versed in not only Jazz composition, but singer/songwriter, Rock, Pop, Punk, Blues, and more. I released my first album in 2016 entitled “The Complex Of Time”, and recently released my second album on all streaming platforms entitled “Blind Eye To Youth”.
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Josh over-delivers!

I've been playing for decades. But I want to learn a new style of music. I was concerned that finding a teacher who would challenge me, and relate to me as an advanced player would be difficult. It wasn't. Josh is incredibly knowledgeable, more so than any teacher I've had in the past. And he's extremely relatable, patient, fun, and has a great way of educating. Excellent guitar instructor.

Brett, 3 lessons with Josh

Awesome Teacher, Great Person.

I have really enjoyed my experience working with Josh. He has ample knowledge to share, and is patient and helpful in his explanation process. I've appreciated his approach from both the physical and personal level.

Curtis, 11 lessons with Josh

Wyzant is a delight!

Josh was very effective, pleasant and mellow! We worked on scales and the ‘impossible exercise’ —a notorious finger -independence exercise for fingerpicking that is usually difficult diminant- handed even uniniured. I am injured and playing leftie using old musician stuff to rehabilitate ear hand lung misdiagnoses that ended the US. Most do not know the MD was created as a monopoly to kidnap with a cover, and make error. multi- Injury misdiagnosis in musicianship is the toughest. So it is difficult. Wyzant is a delight. Easy to use, accessible to schedules, smart and savvy pricing— any more and I suspect no one could do it. I was born a billionaires and when the US ended black criminals posing as government murdered my mother on my Gulfstream jet election week 2008 to put the Obamas in office and injured me to steal my inheritance. OJ Simpson wore Police Badge at Bundy, children!

Jenny Sloan, 1 lesson with Josh

Josh is a great tutor!

Although only at the beginning of our journey, I am super excited to have Josh as my tutor. His practical and theoretical knowledge is at another level. His love for music and the guitar is definitely contagious. I have great hopes that Josh will help me become more proficient in theory, my guitar playing overall, and more comfortable engaging with other mature musicians.

George, 6 lessons with Josh

Knowledgeable and patient teacher

I have had a few sessions with Josh and plan to continue on. Josh is very knowledgeable but also a very positive minded person. He celebrates your small improvements and makes people feel excited to learn. I would definitely recommend him to other people looking to learn guitar at all ages.

Melissa, 23 lessons with Josh

extremely talented instructor

After her lessons, My daughter always has boosted energy toward her guitar playing. And perhaps it’s safe to say a renewed love of music playing in general!! I’m so grateful for Josh. His lessons are supreme.

Charmaine, 7 lessons with Josh

Very knowledgeable

Josh is an excellent instructor and has the knowledge and skill to meet the student where (s)he is at and then craft a sequence of studies to advance the student to the next level and beyond. I have had five lessons with Josh and will continue taking lessons from him.

Jana, 7 lessons with Josh

Very knowledgeable and patient guitar teacher

Since this was a first intro lesson Josh discussed an overview of what he does and wanted to understand my background as well. He also emailed me some lesson material which was helpful. After considering what I'm looking for I decided that Josh is not a good fit as a teacher for me.

Peter, 1 lesson with Josh

Knowledgable and patient tutor.

I'm learning guitar later in life, and I like how Josh also started learning a little later in life than most - it makes me feel more confident realizing that I don't have to start learning when I'm young to be successful at guitar.

Chris, 11 lessons with Josh

Very knowledgeable and effective

Josh is a very experienced musician with a deep knowledge and music and theory. I was challenged by our first lesson and look forward to continuing toward a deeper knowledge of music and the guitar.

Steve, 11 lessons with Josh
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