My Story
I didn’t set out to become a musical theatre songwriter. In fact, I went to school for international development, then spent a decade as an upper elementary school teacher in Washington, DC. I loved those jobs, but I discovered along the way that I find the deepest sense of joy and fulfillment when I’m at the piano putting a new song together. I’ve realized that I want to write songs for the rest of my life and write great songs for theatre and other contexts that use music to tell stories, illuminate truths, and enrich people’s lives.
What I Do
I’m here to forge and facilitate deeper connections through music. Whether writing songs for the theatre, accompanying singers, or teaching music to a cast, I bring a sense of joy, a storyteller’s ear, and a passion for collaborative excellence to the process of creating, learning, and performing music.
Bio
Josh is a songwriter, pianist, music director, educator, and a composer in the BMI Lehman Engel musical theatre songwriting workshop. He wrote music and lyrics for an adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," which premiered in August of 2024. He serves as a collaborative pianist for NYU’s vocal performance program and as the associate music director at Kidz Theater. He is a 2024 Hamlisch Award Finalist in the Musical Theatre category.