Joe Estrada

Native of Austin TX, Joe Estrada is a graduate of the University of the Texas Permian Basin with a Bachelors in Music. His musical journey began at 12 years old when his family gifted him a drum set. This was the start of a passion for percussion.

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His brother introduced him to metal music, and in high school, Joe formed a band Circle of Misery with his friend. This project evolved over the years into the band Morgan Hill, who gigged around the Austin area until 2022.

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Joe began his love for jazz drumming when he was apart of a student-led jazz combo at UTPB called BAJ. He has since participated in the UTPB Jazz Kettle, performing with the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band in San Marcos, and formed a new jazz combo titled Combo No. 3.

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Joe also plays guitar, having participated in Austin Classical Guitar, the UTPB Guitar Ensemble, and the Basin Community Guitar Orchestra.

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Joe has taught in William B. Travis High School and Andrews High School as a marching band front ensemble tech.

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Aside from teaching, Joe loves to compose music. Check out his work here.