Violin
Josh is a highly accomplished violinist and educator, dedicated to both performance and pedagogy. He completed his Bachelor of Music at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he studied with Ulla Benz, Suzanne Stanzeleit, and Zoe Beyers. He subsequently pursued a Master of Music in Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music under the guidance of Yair Kless, Jim Clark, and Callum Smart, graduating with Distinction for his final recital. An enthusiastic chamber musician, Josh has received coaching from members of distinguished ensembles including the Fine Arts Quartet, the Maggini Quartet, the Endellion Quartet, the Lindsay Quartet, and the Heath Quartet. His further studies have included lessons with renowned musicians such as Remus Azoitei, Tasmin Little, and Annette Isserlis. Alongside his performing career, Josh is deeply committed to teaching. He has extensive experience as a violin teacher and orchestral tutor, including a previous role with the Birmingham Music Service. From 2022 to 2023, he served as an Instrumental Ambassador for the Nicola Benedetti Foundation. He has also observed the teaching of Dr Robin Wilson at the Yehudi Menuhin School, further informing his pedagogical approach. His students consistently achieve strong results in examinations, as well as success in scholarship and chorister auditions. As a performer, Josh has appeared at leading venues across the UK and Europe, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Bridgewater Hall, and Symphony Hall. He regularly collaborates with ensembles such as The Brigantes, The Piccadilly Sinfonietta, The International Film Orchestra, and the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. In addition to live performance, he has contributed to film recordings featured on major streaming platforms including Netflix and Amazon Prime. Josh performs on a violin by Vincenzo Sannino, loaned to him by a generous supporter