Joe trained in Music at Royal Holloway University and went on to perform in bands and then became Musical Director of The Treason Show and The Maydays both based in Brighton.  He has been the Musical Director of many European Improv Festivals including Barcelona, Amsterdam and Lyon to name but a few.  He has performed with many of the Improv Troupes in the UK and abroad, collaborating with Joe Bill and Heather with ‘Blues Hammer’ and performing with the likes of Stacey Smith, Patty Stiles and Jill Bernard.

Joe conceived and directed ‘Happily Never After’ with The Maydays which was performed throughout Europe and at the Edinburgh Festival to much acclaim.  He is one of the few improv musicians worldwide that plays online for workshops and shows. He has also co-written a book on musical improv as well as creating content around music theory and harmony.

As a musician and coach, Joe specialises in developing the relationship between musician and on-stage improviser, encouraging people to use and respond to music in scenes as well as songs and full-length improvised musicals.