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    Joshua Michael Becker
    Born: March 17, 1967; New York City, NY
    Married since March 17, 1990
    Two sons, born January 22, 1996 & January 13, 1998
    Have lived in or near Madison, WI since September, 1985
    Currently residing at:
    4813 Terminal Drive
    McFarland, WI 53558 (Since May, 2001)
    608-217-2475
Personal Biography
    My family moved around a lot as I was growing up. My father, David E. Becker, is a Musician and University Professor. My mother, two younger brothers and myself followed him around the country as he accepted positions with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (1971-73), Memphis State University (1973-75), the University of Georgia (1975-76), Lawrence University (Appleton, WI; 1976-79), Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH; 1979-80) and the University of Miami / FL (1980-84). In the Fall of 1984 my father took a position at the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he remains today.

    As a child, I was very shy and spent a lot of time alone drawing, reading nonfiction and experimenting with musical instruments. Both of my parents are professional musicians and I grew up in a rich musical environment. For a time I excelled as a "boy alto" in choirs in Wisconsin, Ohio and Florida including the prestigious Miami Boychoir in 1981. I also noodled on guitars, drums and keyboards quite a bit. My family spent several summers at the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina where my Dad taught summer camp. Those were very formative times for me when I developed a lot creatively and personally.
     
Justin, Jason and Me in 1977 (Above) Me and my brothers in 1977. From left to right; Justin (age 5), Jason (age 9) and myself (age 10).

    After high school I enrolled as an art major at the University of Wisconsin/Madison. I learned a lot and developed some skills but didn't see myself following that fine arts path so I left school after two years. Over the next several years I worked regular jobs, got married and enjoyed stints playing in some successful regional rock bands.
     
Me, Justin, Dad and Jason in 1993 (Above) A partial family picture from 1993. From left to right; Myself, Justin, Dad and Jason who, at only 6’ 5", was the shortest of this group.


    In 1996 my wife and I had our first child. I decided to shift my career back toward my artistic strengths so I went to Madison Area Technical College where I got an Associates Degree in Commercial Art in 1997. We’ve since had a second son and I find myself in a satisfying career as a graphic artist while I still pursue musical interests.
     

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