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MIYAMOTO MUSIC STUDIO
Josh Jurkosky
guitar
Bio
Josh is a multi-faceted guitarist raised in the Temecula Valley. Around age 11, he developed a deep passion for the guitar and practiced for hours on end. After graduating from Great Oak High School, he initially began his studies at the USC Thornton School of Music as a classical flutist, but changed his major to Studio Jazz Guitar. He received his Bachelor’s of Music in 2016 and in 2018 graduated with a Masters Degree. He has studied with Frank Potenza, Pat Kelley, Bruce Foreman, Steve Trovato, and Bob Boss. Josh has performed a variety of genres in many different settings around Southern California including locally with the band "Endeavor".
Josh is currently a busy musician balancing his time between teaching and a variety of performances.
Lessons
Josh is an experienced guitarist offering comprehensive guitar tuition for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner just starting your musical journey or an advanced player looking to refine your technique, Josh provides tailored lessons to suit your individual needs and musical interests. His teaching covers a variety of styles, including rock, blues, classical, and jazz, with a focus on technique, creativity, and performance.
Josh is an active teacher in the Inland Empire. He is currently an adjunct professor of guitar at Mt. San Jacinto Community College. He also teaches privately through the Miyamoto Music Studio in Old Town Temecula, as well as seasonal guitar and ukulele classes through the Temecula Parks and Recreation.
Whether at home or in a class setting, Josh is dedicated to inspiring and guiding the next generation of guitarists.
What do lessons with Josh look like?
Lessons are tailored specifically to each students’ interests and goals - Josh is a versatile performer and teacher and is happy to guide students in all their musical pursuits. For many students, they simply want to improve at the guitar and have fun while doing it. For these students, lessons will often include:
(1) Music reading
(2) Learning songs
(3) Improvisation/theory
(4) Technique
If there’s something specific that you’d like to work on in lessons, please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions!
email: joshjurkosky@gmail.com
Phone: 951.541.4869
Website: https://www.joshjurkoskymusic.com/
Testimonial from performance at
"The Colony" in Murrieta:
Songs from Another Time
with Josh Jurkosky
by Valorie Hillerich
Josh Jurkosky is an incredible guitarist. He has mastered such guitar genres as classical, Spanish, jazz, pop, and rock. But his personality shined through as he entertained The Colony on a Sunday afternoon in June. He had us mesmerized with the classical, savoring his Spanish flare, swaying to the rhythm of jazz, singing along to the pop, and dancing to the rock. And his interaction with the crowd was endearing. Come back soon, Josh! We welcome you anytime!