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About Joshua W.
Experience
Music Faculty (Adjunct)
Jan, 2016 - PresentNational University
Teach College courses in Music history and appreciation.
Instructor of Record
Sep, 2009 - PresentUCSD, UCI
College Instructor, with courses in Blues, Jazz, Pop, and other aspects of American and international music history, plus research in hip-hop, metal and more.
Faculty (Arts Adjunct)
Sep, 2004 - Aug, 2007Bard High School/Early College, NYC
Developed and led classes in American Pop Music, Music Technology, and Songwriting and Production; led the Jazz Ensemble; led the Original Music/Rock ensemble; Served Mentor/Advisory role
Teacher
Jan, 1996 - PresentPrivate Lessons
Private students of all ages and skill levels.
Songwriter/Composer/Producer
Jan, 1994 - PresentLicensed
I am a songwriter, composer, and producer, with songs licensed to MTV, a CMJ-charting album, extensive airplay, and a slot list of "Best Albums" for 2006 (via WFUV, NYC).
Freelance Pianist/Organist/Keyboard Player
Jan, 1990 - PresentLocal and touring
Currently working as a freelance musician, +- 4 dates/week, both locally and nationally/internationally, on stage and in the studio.
Education
MA in Music
Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2011UCSD
PhD (ABD) in Music
Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2016UCSD
Affiliations
Golden Key International Honor Society
Jan, 2011Golden Key is the world's largest collegiate honor society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honor society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
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