Joshua H
Instruments: Piano, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, R&B, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Reggae, New Age, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Avant-garde
Joshua H
Instruments: Piano, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Pop, Rock, R&B, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Reggae, New Age, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-80
Roosevelt University, Chicago College of Performing Arts
Orchestral Studies Diploma, Percussion Performance May 2014
Master of Music, Percussion Performance May 2012
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Percussion Performance May 2010
Professional Performing Experience
Principal Timpani, Chicago Summer Opera/Orchestra Nova 2014-2021
Substitute Timpani, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, 2014-2021
Substitute Percussion, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, 2012-2021
Substitute Timpani, Peoria Symphony Orchestra, 2015-2021
Associate Timpanist, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, 2015-2016
Percussionist, The Moody Church, 2013-present
Percussionist, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2015
Percussionist, North Shore Country Day School, 2015
Percussionist, Sharon Lynne Wilson Starry Nights Orchestra, 2011-2013
Substitute Percussion, Peoria Symphony, 2012
Substitute Timpani, Madison Symphony Orchestra, 2011
Breckenridge Music Festival, 2010
Milwaukee Brass, 2009
Worship and Music Team, Fox Point Lutheran Church, Fox Point, Wisconsin 2009-2013
Orchestral and Ensemble Experience
Roosevelt University CCPA Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble, 2011-Present
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble, 2007-2011
Aspen Music Festival and School, Summers 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Concord Chamber Orchestra, 2004-2008
Academic Awards
Sam Walton Foundation Scholarship Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Roosevelt University—Tuition Scholarship
I am a highly experienced classical music performer. From playing 4 years at Aspen Music Festival and School to extensive experience in performing professionally in the tri-state area, I have honed my skills as a performer and played in prestigious halls across the globe. I also have a background in electronic music production and djing and own a music label in Chicago. I have also been playing piano since I was 5 years old, competing in state competitions and performing in recitals. For my senior recital in high school, I had a joint percussion and piano recital at the Wisconsin Conservatory of music.
I have been teaching privately for over 15 years now and absolutely adore my students. They teach me just as much as I teach them. One of my true joys in life is giving back the knowledge that was imbued on me from an early age. I like making the music fun, encouraging students to "play" rather than "practice." Integrating music they love into lessons is also a great tool, in my experience. It's all about enjoying the journey! Music has been such a joy in my life and I would like to give that joy back to each and every student I encounter.
For drumset students, I usually start out with basic patterns and grooves that they can play to their favorite music. That way they really start to get into it. After we have established a bit of rapport, I will go into technique and see what their tolerance is for more intensive practice and more in depth techniques, all the while trying to keep things light and fun. While technique is important, we would like to make sure the student stays interested in the material and keep their attention with engaging material.
I like to set realistic goals for students so that they can feel accomplished. I also find it's great to get an idea of exactly what they would like to play. For instance, if they love ACDC, picking a simple song like Back in Black to play and work up to something like Thunderstruck. It is important not to push them too hard. Nothing more gratifying than achieving a goal and receiving praise for it. Every student is different--I have even used Goldfish as motivation with a past student! In addition, I like to be a friend and sounding board for them to come to me with their every day life problems. I find that being teacher is not only being a coach, but a friend in times of need.
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