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Ep#114: If Adele's "Easy On Me" Were Sung By A Committed Married Couple - Lea And Josh Ross J-RO from 2021-10-18T15:04:17

My wife, Lea and I rewrote our own rendition of Adele's brand new song, "Easy On Me" and recorded it in our basement with baby Simon tonight.

The video premiered on Youtube at 9am today (...

EP#113: Season 4 Finale: Preparing for a Second Child! from 2021-05-08T19:15:36

My wife, Lea, and I discussed how we are preparing for our second child and the lessons we are learning through this transition.

EP#112 Becoming a Pro Musician After Age 50 With Elvira V. Hopper from 2021-04-26T17:34:47

I had a wonderful chat with my friend Elvira about her incredible journey with music and discovering her unique voice. 

EP#111: How to Create A TV Show From Scratch with Daniel Harmon from 2021-04-19T12:15:27

Today I had a great chat with my friend Daniel Harmon about the new TV show he is producing and directing, the Tuttle Twins.

The show is still in production and will be releas...

Ep#110: Happy Easter Song For You! from 2021-04-05T01:54:19

I wrote this reflection song for you!

Jesus is Risen!

Ep#109: How I Wrote An Entire Book In A Weekend!! from 2021-03-27T21:56:32

I can't believe it! I can't believe I did it! Listen in to learn how I wrote a book in a weekend and how you can become the musician and person you want to be!

Ep#108: How To Love Your Lifestyle With Erin Schnute from 2021-03-25T19:10:59

I LOVE life!! Today I enjoyed chatting with my friend Erin about the joys of life and how to enjoy the journey!

Ep#107: Love Never Fails (The Full Album) from 2021-03-24T16:55:12

I am so excited to share my entire second album, Love Never Fails, with you!! What an adventure to compose and record this music. I hope you enjoy. I listed the song titles and where they start ...

Ep#106: Create Community With Vicki Workman from 2021-03-19T18:17:24

Relationships rock!!! I love to connect with people on the deepest level possible. I created the J-RO community to make it easier for people who love music to connect with each other on the deep...

Ep#105: The Joy Of Life And Music With Darletha Palmer from 2021-03-12T19:07:15

I Love Ms. D!!!! Darletha Palmer is a rockstar student of mine. She shared her journey of adversity, self-discovery, and gratitude.

Darletha is such an inspiration, and I am e...

Ep#104: Find Your Happy Place With Savannah! from 2021-03-12T18:00

Life is goood!! I LOVED talking with my student, Savanah. She shared about her experience at J-RO and why she considers it her happy place.

I hope to create a culture where you and your l...

Ep#103: How To Be Sooooo Happy That Others Around You Can't Help But Be Happy Too With David Meltzer from 2021-03-12T17:50:39

Ahhh!!! I LOVE my life and am so grateful for the amazing people who have shared their joy and experience with me. Today, I had the great pleasure of chatting with David Meltzer, the Happiness R...

Ep#102: The Richness of Life and Joy With Dale Ahlquist from 2021-03-12T17:38:47

Chesterton!!!! GK Chesteron is a pretty awesome dude. And no living person knows more about Chesterton than Dale Ahlquist, the President of the Chesterton Society and founder of the Chesterton A...

Ep#101: Communication Karate With Denny from 2021-03-12T17:26:53

Hiii Yaaahhh!  Haha, I had a blast connecting with my friend Denny the Martial Arts School Owner and rockstar. You can check Denny and his karate school out at: Listen

Ep#100: A 1-On-1 Conversation With God from 2021-03-12T17:11:23

Welcome to episode 100!!! I have enjoyed making this podcast for you. Today, I had a conversation with God and am sharing our chat with you!

If you feel called to get music le...

Ep#99: How to Succeed In A Music Career With Matt Fillion from 2021-03-10T00:31:15

Today I had a great chat with my pro musician friend, Matt Fillion. Matt serves as a DJ, piano accompanist, and as a music minister.

If you want to become a confident musician...

Ep#98: Become the Confident Person You Want to Be with Emily O'Boyle from 2021-03-06T16:18:30

I LOVE my students! I am so grateful I had the opportunity to chat with Emily, who has been taking voice lessons at J-RO. She shared about her experience as a student and how she hopes to help J...

Ep#97: You Can Make Amazing Videos With Phillip Pearson from 2021-03-06T15:25

Today, I met with my friend, Phillip, the co-owner of Modi Services, which can help you make amazing videos!!

Check them out at https://www.modiser...

Ep#96 Love God, Love People, Serve the World with Dan Jakobiak from 2021-03-06T15:02:11

I had a great chat with my friend Dan, a leader at the Knights of Columbus, one of the largest fraternal organizations in the world that serves families and the most vulnerable. I am a knight an...

EP#95: How to Tune a Piano with Peter from 2021-03-04T13:59:24

Today I interviewed my friend Peter the Piano Tuner! If you are looking for a piano tuner, message me and I will share his contact info.

If you are interested in becoming a co...

Ep#94 How To Live on Fire With Josh Joy from 2021-02-27T20:51:39

Today I dove deeper in what it means to live on fire and how you can live with passion and purpose every day!

If you are interested in becoming a confident musician, go to Listen

EP#93: Be Yourself With Mike (Long4Mars) from 2021-02-27T17:26:39

I had a great conversation with my friend and longtime student, Mike, who goes by the stagename, Long4Mars. 

Check him out on soundcloud, spotify, and wherever you listen...

EP#92: Meet the Beatnik Shrink with Nina Anderson from 2021-02-27T17:16:22

I had so much fun interviewing my Godmother and longtime J-RO Student, Nina Anderson!

You can hear her music at beatnikshrink.bandcam...

EP#91: Recording Rockstars with Ken Schabow from 2021-02-22T18:45:48

Today I had a great chat with my friend Ken about the joys of recording music. Ken, like me, records musicians professionally. We both agree that finding the right person and fit is so crucial t...

EP#90: How to Build A Career You LOVE with Adrienne Osborn from 2021-02-16T19:30:11

I had a wonderful conversation with fellow music school owner, Adrienne Osborn today. She shared how she went from a high paid Software Developer to a passionate vocal teacher and music school o...

Ep#89: How Change Your Life And The World Around You with David Bereit from 2021-02-12T19:31:13

Do you feel stuck and want to get to the next level in your life? Do you want to also help people around you? In this interview, David breaks down how he was able to scale his impact, mobilize m...

Ep#88: Mental Health & Music from 2021-02-10T14:00

Today, I explored the link between mental health and music.

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com

Ep#87: Making Music and Movies with Elise Marra from 2021-02-09T21:19:18

Elise Marra came on the J-RO show a second time to share her new music projects and movies that she has been creating. Elise just turned 17 and has already written several full length musicals, ...

Ep#86: Interview 1 with Lauren Bateman (Part 2) from 2021-02-04T18:32:45

I enjoyed talking with my friend and fellow music school owner, Lauren Bateman as she discussed how she is winning in business and in life during this uncertain time!

Ep#85: Interview 1 With Lauren Bateman (Part 1) from 2021-02-04T18:30:31

I enjoyed talking with my friend and fellow music school owner, Lauren Bateman as she discussed how she is winning in business and in life during this uncertain time!

EP#84 Interview #1 with Rebekah Gallo: Sharing the joy of music! from 2021-02-04T14:00

I interviewed my team member, Rebekah Gallo, and she shared her experience working at J-RO, her story about how she fell in love with music, as well as her vision for serving special needs stude...

EP#83: Why I Changed My Name and My Identity from 2021-02-02T10:03:27

Today, I explain why I changed my name and identity from Josh Ross to Josh Joy

Ep#82: Level Up Your Life With Music from 2021-01-27T19:21:07

Today I  will share three tips that have helped me and many others live life to the fullest through the gift of music!

3 Keys:

1. Fun

2. Mastery

3. Passion &...

EP#81: Don't Take My Freedom Away from 2021-01-20T20:27:25

Amerrrica! My students wrote a song during their lessons and asked me to perform it. Hahaha. We had a lot of fun singing a redneck parody in the style of piano based punk rock.

EP#80: How To Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet! from 2021-01-18T18:33:52

Do you want 2021 to be better than 2020? I know I do. In today's episode, I will break down the three keys to make this year your best year yet!!

If you want to get music lessons online o...

Ep#79: Happy 2021! New Single From Chloe Teodoridis from 2021-01-11T14:00

I was so excited to have my team member, Chloe record her EP at the J-RO Recording Studio. Later this year, she is releasing her first single, "Without You." You can follow Chloe on Instagram: @...

EP#78: Bring Him Home - Les Miserables (Lea and Josh cover) from 2020-11-29T04:00:25

My wife Lea and I recorded "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables.

If you want to give the gift of music lessons to a friend or family, go to jropro.com/gift to get a gift certi...

EP#77: Interview with Jeff Pratt from 2020-11-09T19:25:55

My friend Jeff and I chatted about health insurance, 2020, and of course, music!

if you want to get a free music assessment lesson, go to jropro.com

EP# 76: Interview with Andrew Sosnoski from 2020-10-30T16:30:57

I had a great chat with my friend Andrew about work, life, and music!

Go to jropro.com!

Ep#75: Interview with Music Director, Justin Umbarger from 2020-10-18T19:45:29

I had a wonderful chat with my friend and fellow Music Director, Justin. He leads worship at St. Mary in Royal Oak. We discussed the behind the scenes of being a musician and leading worship, es...

#74: Love Your Enemies With Lea Wojciechowski Ross from 2020-10-15T16:00

Today my wife and I talked about how to love your enemies (anyone who disagrees with you). 

If you want to get a free assessment lesson at the J-RO School of Music, go to...

EP#73: Meet the Musical Mayor: Ethan Baker from 2020-10-12T15:00

Today I  had the opportunity to chat with the Mayor of Troy, Ethan Baker. His daughter has taken lessons at J-RO for years.  You will hear more about his experience as mayor and with m...

#72: Interview with Music Owner, Eric Bourassa from 2020-09-22T15:00:31

I got to interview my friend and music school owner, Eric Bourassa!

If you want to get a free assessment lesson, go to jropro.com!

EP#71: Season 3 - Need Your Response!! from 2020-09-14T13:00

I want to hear from you! Go to jropro.com/podcast to let me know what you like most about music! What do you want to hear on the J-RO Show this season?

EP#70: Season 2 Finale - Lessons I Learned From the Covid Crisis from 2020-08-20T13:00

Today I explored the most important things I have learned during the last 5 months of living during a global pandemic.

Thank God for music!! Music has kept me sane and hopeful during this...

EP#69: How to Play Do You Remember? from 2020-08-14T12:55:11

Today, I broke down how to play my song, "Do You Remember" the song I wrote for my wife when I proposed.

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com!

EP#68: Vocal Karate - (vocal excercises part 2) from 2020-08-12T20:29:19

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EP#67: Interview with Andre the Entrepreneur from 2020-08-11T20:26:24

I interviewed my friend and entrepreneur Andre!

EP#66: Do You Remember? from 2020-08-10T19:51:14

I wrote this song for my wife Lea when I proposed to her. We also danced to this song as our first dance at our wedding. A year after that, we made a music video. Enjoy!

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EP# 65: How to Play Evading Time by Cameron Hachigian from 2020-08-06T13:00

Cameron breaks down how to play part of his film score. Go to jropro.com/exercise to see the music!

EP#63: Interview 2 With Cameron Hachigian from 2020-08-06T02:43:43

I had Cameron back on the J-RO Show to discuss his film score, Evading Time.

Go to jropro.com to become a confident musician today!

EP#64: The Music Success System That Never Fails for J-RO Students from 2020-08-05T13:00

Go to jropro.com if you want to become a confident musician!

#62: Evading Time with Cameron Hachigian from 2020-08-03T12:24:23

Cameron Hachigian, J-RO Instructor, composed this film score!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com

EP#61: How to Play "Time" By Jessica Covian from 2020-07-30T13:00

If you want to record your own music, go to jropro.com/aaron

EP#60: Why Now Is A Great Time to Join Our Songwriting Program from 2020-07-29T13:00

Go to jropro.com/aaron to get a free assessment

EP#59: Interview with Jessica & Adrienne Covian from 2020-07-28T13:00

I interviewed my student Jessica and her mom, Adrienne.

EP#58: Original Song: "Time" Performed by J-RO Student, Jessica Covian from 2020-07-27T13:00

Jessica Covian, a J-RO student performed a clip of her original song, "Time," and also shared about her experience at J-RO. 

If you want to become a confident songwriter and/or make ...

EP#57: Writing & Recording Music With Aaron Bradley from 2020-07-23T13:00

Today, Aaron shared his process for recording and writing songs and told us his process for making music.

To work with Aaron, go to jropro.com/aaron

EP#56: How to Write Music Even If You Never Wrote A Song Before from 2020-07-22T13:00

Listen today to start writing your own music!

For more help, work with Aaron at jropro.com/aaron

EP#55: Interview with Aaron Bradley from 2020-07-21T13:00

Today I interviewed Aaron Bradley on the J-RO Show!

EP#54: Trauma Cover by J-RO Recording Engineer, Aaron Bradley from 2020-07-20T13:00

Today, J-RO recording engineer and songwriting coach extraordinaire, Aaron Bradley performed a cover of Trauma by NF.

To record beautiful music with Aaron, go to jropro.com/aa...

EP#53: 6 Yr Old Student Teaches You To Play Her Original Song from 2020-07-16T13:00

Today on the J-RO Show, J-RO Student, Alexis will teach you how to play her original song!!

To become a confident musician, go to jropro.com today!

EP#52: How to Stay Sane With Music Over the Summer from 2020-07-15T13:00

Today on the J-RO Show, I explored three ways to keep your cool and have fun with music this summer!

1. Learn Music

2. Play Music

3. Share Music

Go to jropro.com toda...

EP#51: Interview with 6 Yr Old J-RO Student, Alexis from 2020-07-14T13:00

Today, I interviewed my student, Alexis and her mom, Andrea on the J-RO Show!!

If you want to be a confident musician, go to jropro.com!

EP#50: 6 Year Old J-RO Student Performs Her Own Original Song! from 2020-07-13T15:49:41

Today, J-RO student, Alexis performs her original song, My New Strength on the J-RO Show!

If you want to play or sing songs you love with confidence, go to Listen

EP#49: How to Play Adam's Song from 2020-07-09T13:00

Today on the J-RO Show, my student Adam taught me how to play his original song!!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com...

#48: Why We Offer Group Lessons from 2020-07-08T13:00

Today I explored why we teach a hybrid of group lessons and private lessons at J-RO!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com&...

EP#47: Interview with Adam S from 2020-07-07T13:00

Today I had my student, Adam on the J-RO show and interviewed him about his experience as a musician, songwriter, and student at the J-RO School of Music!

EP#46: Original Song By Adam S from 2020-07-06T13:00

One of my students, Adam came on the J-RO show and performed his original song live!

go to jropro.com to become the confident musician you wan...

EP#45: How to Play Sweet Home Alabama! from 2020-07-03T01:00

You read that right!  go to jropro.com to become the musician you want to be!

EP#44: What If I Can't Afford Music Lessons? from 2020-07-02T01:00

Today you will learn how to learn music even on a limited budget!

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EP#43: Interview with Cameron Hachigian from 2020-06-30T13:00

Today I interviewed my friend and fellow J-RO instructor about how he fell in love with music!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro....

EP#42: Sweet Home Alabama from 2020-06-29T13:00

Today I played Sweet Home Alabama with my friend and fellow J-RO Instructor, Cameron.

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com

EP#41: How to Play "Let It Be" By the Beatles! from 2020-06-25T13:00

Today you will learn how to play "Let It Be" By the Beatles in 5 minutes or less!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com today!

EP#40: Learning Music As An Adult Vs. As A Kid from 2020-06-24T13:00

On today's episode you learn how to succeed in music whether as an adult or a kid!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com today!

#39: A Chat With Denna Stinson - J-RO's First Famous Student from 2020-06-23T13:00

Today I had the chance to chat with J-RO student, Denna Stinson whose daughter, Katherine also takes lessons at J-RO. She shares her snarky humor and the adventure that led her to join the J-RO ...

EP#38: Enjoy One of My Favorite Overplayed Songs from the 90s! from 2020-06-22T13:00

Today I'll play one of my favorite 90s songs just for you!

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com today!

EP#37: How to Play God Loves You on Guitar! from 2020-06-18T13:00

Today you will learn how to play God Loves You (You're Not Alone) on guitar!!

If you want to find the sheet music for this song I wrote, go to jropro.com/exercise

If you want to be...

EP#36: The Story Behind The Song: God Loves You (You're Not Alone) from 2020-06-17T13:00

Today I share what inspired me to compose God Loves You (You're Not Alone).

If you want to become a confident musician, go to jropro.com!

EP#35: Interview With Chris Charbineau from 2020-06-16T13:00

Today I interviewed J-RO instructor, Chris Charbineau, about his experience directing band for 26 years, playing dueling pianos, and keeping music alive during quarantine!

If you want to ...

EP#34: Let It Be ft. Chris Charbineau from 2020-06-15T13:00

Today I performed "Let It Be" by the Beatles with my longtime friend and fellow J-RO instructor, Chris Charbineau!

If you want to be a confident musician, go to jropro.com today!

EP#33: How to Practice Music Effectively from 2020-06-11T13:00

I recorded this episode several years ago when I was still teaching from my home back in 2015-2017. What I said then is still true today. The most important skill in becoming the confident music...

EP#32: My Favorite Daily Voice Exercises from 2020-06-10T13:00

Today I recorded my favorite voice exercises that I have found are best to improve vocal control, range, power, and tone. Use these exercises every day to improve your voice. I can help you dive...

EP#31: Take a Deep Breath from 2020-06-09T13:00

Today, you will hear 16 year old composer and J-RO student, Elise Marra singing "Take a Deep Breath" from her new musical Frankie!

Go to ...

EP#30: A Day In The Life of a 16 Year Old Composer from 2020-06-08T13:00

Today I interviewed 16 year old composer and J-RO student, Elise Marra. She recently released an album for her new musical, Frankie, and already hit #1 on the musical theatre charts on Itunes!!<...

EP#29: How to Win With Stories from 2020-06-04T13:00

Today you will learn how to inspire yourself and others with compelling stories!

3 Keys

1. Hero

2. Conflict

3. Transformation

If you want to become a music her...

EP#28: Beyond Blessed from 2020-06-03T13:00

Today you will learn how to live an abundant life and succeed in music and life!

3 Keys

1. Be grateful

2. Be Prudent

3. Be Generous

If you want to become a con...

EP#27: The Power of Positive Thinking from 2020-06-02T13:00

Today you will discover how to use positive thinking to succeed in music and life!

3 Keys

1. Prevent Prison
   
2. Reach the R...
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