Introduction Post/ About me


Hi! I’m Josh Foster and I live in Kenai, Alaska. I love playing piano and listening to music. I also enjoy hiking and running with my family during the summer and cross country skiing on Tsalteshi Trails during the winter. I have been skiing for over 9 years and I love traveling around to find new trails to ski. During the summer I also like to ride my four-wheeler and explore the area around my house. I also love playing video games with my siblings such as Minecraft, Mario Kart and Animal Crossing.


I have always loved music. My relationship with it is strong. I played the Bass Clarinet for 7 years and went to all state with it all 4 years of high school. I even got first chair for the state of Alaska my senior year! I have been playing piano for over 10 years and still do to this day. It is my favorite instrument and I feel the most comfortable with it. I usually can memorize songs or make up my own (which is really fun). I believe music is one of the most amazing and important things in a person's life.


I enjoy all genres of music. The only music I don't necessarily like (but won't turn it off if it's on the radio) is country. I really like feel-good music, especially by Surfaces. Here is a video of one of my personal favorites: "Sunday Best" by Surfaces.



Anyways, thanks for reading my post!

    - Josh



Location: Kenai, AK, USA

Comments

  1. SFJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM

    Great post, Josh!

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  2. The Ukulele FoolJanuary 27, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    I love running and cross country skiing. I have been taking care of family in Kentucky during the winter, so I haven't gone skiing since 2013. I really miss it. You are going to have a good time with this class, sharing what you know, and learning from others.

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    1. Josh FosterJanuary 30, 2021 at 9:35 PM

      That's wonderful! Glad to see someone else that enjoys those two sports. Thank you!

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  3. Musical RobinJanuary 28, 2021 at 1:38 PM

    Your post reminds me of my daughters’ piano teacher is also named Josh, active and talented like you! I bet the class would be much easier for you with all those knowledge in music!

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