Joshua Carlisle

Joshua is a singer/pianist originally from Tacoma Washington. A pianist since the age of five, Josh loves sharing his lifelong passion for the instrument with his students. He began singing in high school and went on to receive a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Pacific Lutheran University and a M.M. In Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. 

As a performer, Josh is equally comfortable on stage or in concert. While studying at Eastman, he appeared in leading roles in productions of Postcard from Morocco, Elizabeth Cree, and L’Amant Anonyme with Eastman Opera Theatre and Die Fledermaus with Rochester Summer Opera, where he made is debut as Eisenstein in the company’s inaugural production. While based outside Seattle, he appeared on stage with Seattle Opera for their critically-acclaimed 2019 production of Rigoletto before the Covid-19 pandemic. That same year, Josh performed all of Brahms’ masterpiece Liebeslieder Walzer during a live broadcast on Seattle’s 98.1 FM. Josh can also be heard as a featured soloist on the album There Will Come Soft Rains, featuring works from world-renown composer Eriks Esenvalds. 

Josh began his teaching career during college and expanded his studio to full-time upon graduating. Whether it be piano or voice lessons, he prioritizes an individualized lesson experience tailored to each student’s needs. During his short professional tenure before Covid, multiple students from his studio went on to state-level competitions and/or received significant scholarships to universities, whether or not they intended to pursue music. Josh offers piano lessons ranging from the beginner to late-intermediate level and voice students of all ability levels/musical backgrounds. Students are encouraged to utilize the tools they gain in lessons to deeper their passion and appreciation for music. Josh offers lessons to students looking to pursue any and all genres.