Self-taught Violinist, after learning Clarinet & Oboe, I decided to learn Violin and since my high school did not offer violin just regular band I studied very hard at the age of 15, by the time I reached 20, I earned my spot as Principle Violinist for the San Fernando Cathedral in the Mariachi Choir (2007) I performed for several groups in between while residing in my position, Classical Choir, Los Innocentes (Spanish group). As I approached 2010, I then performed as the solo violinist in the Archdiocean Choir for the Cathedral, doing the mid-night masses for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Ceremonies. I teach Classical Violin, Essential Elements, sight reading, Ear training, Impovisation, As well as Clarinet & Oboe. I am a driven teacher and want to make my students feel comfortable and confident but, also have fun and find creative ways to broaden a students vision. I teach beginners-intermediate and some advanced courses. Performing professionally for 15 years in the music...

Joseph is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music at Texas State University - San Marcos. He currently studies violin with Dr. Lynn Ledbetter.

A native of rural West Texas, Joseph began playing the violin at the age of nine and has loved it ever since. He attended Lee High School (Midland,TX) where Karen McAfee was his orchestra director. His senior year he relocated to small town Rankin, TX where he picked up the clarinet in the community band and with a little help from the community revived the school band program. From those experiences he knew he wanted to be a music educator and subsequently started school at Texas State University- San Marcos.

At Texas State he is involved in the local chapter of the American String Teacher's Association, Music Educator's at Texas State, and Mu Phi Epsilon; a professional music fraternity. In addition to performing with the Starlight Symphony Orchestra (Kyle, TX) he runs a private studio and teaches privately at Sul...

Joshua has been a musician for over twelve years and been a teacher for five. He is an award winning composer, critical thinker, and an honest teacher. Joshua has a high standards for his students and himself.

Joshua has studied Suzuki method under Dr. Paula Bird for three years and has taught over 80 students already. Joshua also teaches at the Texas State String Project under the direction of Dr. Ames Asbell and Dr. Karla Hamelin. He has done so since it's inception.

Joshua is an award winning composer and has composed over 60 pieces, ranging in style from classical symphony to electronic dance. He has also arranged 100's of works for violin and piano.