An Austin native, Joe Listrom is an actively gigging pianist, keyboardist, producer, composer, and arranger with a diverse background of music which is truly becoming of the “Keep Austin Weird” slogan. His musical roots began at the young age of 4 and span the gamut of classical, jazz, gospel, funk, rock, hip-hop, and pop genres. Joe is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a BA in Jazz Performance & Composition, and has been taught directly by masters like Chick Corea and Fred Hersch.

Currently, Joe works with several bands all over Texas and the US as well as jazz ensembles as a bandleader and sideman. He has been on several major tours and has many credits to his name on artists’ records including his own. Joe is well versed in both orthodox and unorthodox classical training curriculums in addition to jazz improvisation and ear training, for aspiring musicians who desire a well-rounded education.

A true artist at heart, he strives not just to have his students learn to play their instrument, but have them embark on a rich, fulfilling journey toward understanding what it truly means to be a musician. Whether a student wishes to study the fundamentals of technique, the works of Romantic period composers, or dive into 70s Afro funk and 90s neo-soul, Joe creates unique lesson plans according to their needs.