Josiah W. TakeLessons Instructor Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Guitar, Rock Guitar, Jazz Flute, Beginning Piano arlington ave, Jersey City, NJ

WHO I AM
Classically trained Jazz musician currently living in the New York area with a very extensive
background in performance as well as teaching all levels and ages of musicians.  Trained under such
jazz master's as Marcus Belgrave and Gary Bartz in improvisation, technique, and composition in the
classical and jazz genres and has written works performed by peers and other professional groups
including orchestras.
WHAT I BRING
High-level proficiency and technique on Trumpet, Flute, Guitar, and Piano.  Scrutinizing attention to
detail, methodical work habits, and high ethical standard. Bachelor's of Music 03' and Master's of
Music 06'.
WHAT I'VE DONE
Albums/Recording
− Makanda Project debut Album with Oliver Lake, John Lockwood, and Yoron Israel
− Out to Lunch debut album with David Levy and Out To Lunch
− Lamine Toure and Group Saloum self titled debut album
Performances
− with David Levy and 'Out to Lunch' at the Blue Note NY Feb. 08'
− 'Matter of Fact' at Yoshi's Jan. 08'
− 'Matter of Fact' at Jazz on Clay "Bless the Cats" series 07'
− with Oliver Lake and the Makanda Project at Martha's Vineyard 07'
− with Michael Morgan and the Oakland East Bay Symphony at the Paramount Jan 07'
− with Donald Byrd at Finney Chapel, Oberlin 03'
Tours
− North American tour with Out to Lunch Jan 08'
− East coast U.S. with Lamine Toure and Group Saloum 06', 07'
− Southeastern U.S with the Oberlin Jazz Septet Jan 03'
− Japan with Oberlin Voices For Christ 03'
Festivals
− Festival International Nuits D'Afrique de Montreal 07'
− 3rd Annual Panama Jazz Festival by invitation of Danilo Perez 06' with Victor Paz and
David Sanchez
− Detroit Jazz festival with Oberlin Jazz Septet 03'
− Detroit Jazz festival Trumpet Summit by invitation of Marcus Belgrave 03' with Sean
Jones, Mulgrew Miller, and Rodney Whitaker

Teaching
− Private Lessons 02'-present
− Annual Feather River Jazz Camp, director Khalil Shaheed 97'-present
− NEC Preparatory School 04'-06'
− Performance Outreach workshops and performances through NEC 04'-05'

EDUCATION
-New England Conservatory Master's of Music 06'
-GPA 3.9
-Teachers: John McNeil, Cecil Mcbee, Danilo Perez
-Oberlin Conservatory of Music Bachelor's of Music 03'
-GPA 3.6
-Teachers: Marcus Belgrave, Wendell Logan, Donald Byrd
-Awards
-Dean's Award Scholarship, NEC
-Graduated with Honors, NEC
-Dean's award scholarship for outstanding potential, Oberlin

I teach Jazz Trumpet Flute and Guitar as well as beginning piano.

When you study with me the first thing that you'll notice is that I am really excited by music! I love it to death and I am very good at getting students excited about all the possibilities of the music the choose and love. I bring to the table a wealth of techniccal knowlegde of music from my World-class teachers and from my experience performing and teaching music around the world. Don't worry about what level musician you are because if you love music thats all that counts!

Jazz, Gospel, Funk

Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Guitar, Rock Guitar, Jazz Flute, Beginning Piano