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Josh Taylor is a Melburnian musician whose undertakings span performance, composition, musicology, and education, all with a strong pianistic focus. With an education initially rooted in classical performance, Josh expanded his practice to include composition during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. This endeavour led to the release of his first original EP, 'Musical Journal', in 2022, which spawned numerous follow-up releases.

Josh's catalogue for solo piano spans over forty works, which have gained especial traction digitally and have reached well over 100,000 unique listeners (Spotify 2024). His compositions and recordings have been platformed by various tastemakers and playlists, both national and international. Interest in his music has often been attributed to an accessible sound, which is characterised by extended diatonic harmonies and rhythmic vitality, and is also influenced by classical, jazz, minimalist, and contemporary film score works.

Josh also writes works for pedagogical contexts. As such, works have been included in numerous international pedagogical syllabi, ranging from mid-level grades through to diploma-level repertoire. Several works are included in the Australian Music Centre's HSC and VCE repertoire lists, and these are heard frequently in student recitals.

Josh holds a Master of Arts in Music Performance (Piano) from Monash University, as well as a Bachelor Honours in Music Performance (Piano) from the University of Melbourne, both awarded with First Class Honours. He is currently a doctoral candidate at Monash University, conducting specialist research in piano performance and composition. Earlier research included investigation of interpretative practices in the solo piano works of pianist-composer Sergei Prokofiev. During prior studies he also earned licentiate diplomas from the AMEB and Trinity College London. Josh is an Associate Artist with the Australian Music Centre, a Composer Member of APRA + AMCOS, and was accredited by the Victorian Music Teachers' Association in 2020.

Josh runs a private piano studio in Melbourne where he has helped foster the skills of younger musicians since 2016. Open about life with Crohn's disease, he is an advocate for comprehensive education in creative practice, so as to sustain an enduring enjoyment of music for those of less fortunate health circumstances.

Josh Taylor — current to September 2025