Instructor Profile

Josh Binkhorst is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in Piano at the Mannes School of Music with professor J.Y. Song. He is a recent graduate of Skidmore College, where he received a B.A. in both Piano performance and Political Science, and studied with distinguished artist in residence Pola Baytelman, a pupil of Russell Sherman. Josh has been fortunate to perform as a soloist, in chamber ensembles, masterclasses, and interdisciplinary performances in both the United States and Argentina. He was the 2020 winner of the Skidmore College Concerto Competition, and was awarded the Louis Edgar Johns Award, the highest award given to a piano major, in both his Junior and Senior years at Skidmore College. Josh has been a successful piano teacher for several years, and believes in a positive and encouraging learning environment.