Joshua Sobel has nearly two decades of experience in church music, including nearly five years as a professional organist serving primarily large, downtown churches. He is renowned for his skill in improvisation, especially on hymn tunes, and also for his flexibility in accompaniment, repertoire performance, and collaborations with other musicians.Joshua currently serves as an organist at Centenary UMC, Tabernaculo Bautista Agua de Vida, and Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston Salem. He has also played for dozens of weddings, funerals, and memorials, ranging from small family services to high-profile public events.In 2021, Joshua co-founded the Maurice Duruflé Academy as a hub for high quality music instruction, ranging from private lessons to masterclasses. The Duruflé academy also serves as an advocate for holistic, healthful musicianship, and all affiliated teachers are required to obtain training in injury prevention.As chief recording engineer for Synesthete Recordings, a division of the Duruflé Academy, Joshua has produced recordings for the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, the Piedmont Wind Symphony, UNC School of the Arts, and Oxford University Press, among others.