Ari Joshua is an American guitarist, songwriter, founding member of the bands Big High. Acidophilus Cuture, The Fort Project, ((Echo)), Cadillac Arrest, Slow Bunny, Space Owl, & RAaR. History Ari Joshua was born in Cape Town, South Africa but his early days as an artist were spent in Seattle, WA, where he grew up and first discovered his musical calling. He attended Roosevelt High School, and played 4 years in he jazz program (The RHS Jazz Band). His hard work and raw talent were quickly recognized, and Ari was awarded a scholarship to study music on the East Coast after high school. "Moving to New York and studying music for 5 years was one of the richest experiences of my life," says Ari. "It was from my fellow students and mentors at The New School, and Mason Gross School of the Arts that I began to appreciate the true power of musical expression." Ari lived in NYC for approximately 5 years, including the 911 attack. In 2003 he began traveling back and forth to the west coast to form a band with a long time collaborator. Beginning in 2004, Ari worked as a teacher under the name 'Ari Zucker' at The Drum School (SDS) where he enjoyed a tenure until opening The Music Factory Music School. Ari Joshua is the founding member of the rock band Big High, which was founded with singer Mesa (Robert Owen), and Bassist Sandy Dickerson (Sandy Rowe). After releasing their debut EP/Demo/Album, the band replaced Davey Knowles drummer Steven Barci with Mad Season, Screaming Trees, & Walking Papers drummer Barrett Martin and recorded two produced albums. One album self titled 'Big High' was recorded at Avast Studios. The second still-unreleased album was recorded at Queen's of the Stoneage's Joshua Tree studio 'Rancho de la Luna'. Ari Joshua founded The Music Factory LLC in 2005, and moved the music education facility into a physical location on Madison Street in Seattle, WA in 2007. The Music Factory has taught over 40,000 music lessons to students of all ages, levels, & styles. The Music Factory has employed over 100 teachers and musicians for over a decade. (As of Dec. 2020) Ari Joshua started a record label at The Music Factory called Music Factory Records in 2010. In 2011, Ari Joshua flew to Cape Town to collaborate with popstar aMF 'Freshly Ground' front woman Zolani Mahola. Pianist Kyle Shepperd,