Josh was born in Malaysia and grew up in a home filled with love and music.
He showed an early interest and gift in music by picking up simple piano playing by ear at the age of 3.
He started playing the piano from the age of 5, specialising in improvisation by listening.
At the age of 15, Josh also showed a keen interest in the drums, an instrument he had not had a chance to play or be exposed to.
Taking some early lessons, Josh showed promise by possessing a good sense of rhythm and showing a quick rate in improvement.
By this time, the piano had become Josh's first love and he was playing the piano in high school musicals, including reproductions of "Miss Saigon" and "Oklahoma".
He began playing regularly in small groups and duos, focusing on accompaniment for solo and duet vocals.
Josh joined the swing band in high school for an opportunity to develop his ability on the drums.
Although leaving home was hard to do, Josh moved to the UK to attend university, and found his feet quickly by earning the position as resident pianist at an award-winning fine dining restaurant.
He stepped his way onto the drum throne of the incredible University Big Band, gigging regularly.
Three amazing years later, Josh found himself playing in the Montreux Jazz Festival with the Big Band.
Upon graduating from university, Josh has moved his focus to drums and has plays sessions and in funk bands, Big Bands, and jazz quartets
including Moment's Notice and resident jazz quartet for JAM, a regular jazz evening at Warwick University.
In addition to his love for playing jazz, Josh has also collaborated with up and coming artistes across the UK in private functions, sessions and
showcases, playing a variety of music styles, including latin, pop and funk.
In the near future, Josh is looking to get involved in exciting new music projects, ideas and thoughts are welcome on a postcard please!
Monday, August 28, 2006
A New Horizon
I've started my new job at Ernst & Young LLP! I've just finished the 3 week training period they call Core Skills I, which comprised of 3 weeks of staying in nice hotels, posh dinners and all-expense paid travel.
Warning : Business Acronyms and Speak ahead
I'm based at the Birmingham office, as part of the the National Growth Markets (NGM) business unit. I'm in Technology and Security Risk Services (TSRS) department, which deals with everything from ERP system implementation to IT Project Management, to Information Security and Attack & Penetration (They need a much better name for it, don't you agree?).
Training has taught me 2 things :
Networking is key.
I will be away from home and driving A LOT.
All the technical and business theory has just blown straight past my head. Money well spent!
I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead - some late nights, some stress, but lots of fun and learning!
josh: n. 24-year-old male stuck in the corporate financial world of professional services, who spends more time playing the drums and piano than anything else - apart from eating or sleeping.
