Over the last 6 years I have been writing, recording and performing with KOZM ("The most rock ’n’ roll pair of classically trained musicians working today.” -21st Century Musician). I enjoy collaborating with great artists from all genres, including hip-hop singer/producer Skylar Grey ("Love the Way You Lie", "I Need A Doctor"), Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik and Classical crossover pianist Christopher O'Riley (NPR's From the Top).

When I'm not performing or teaching, I enjoy arranging and recording strings for artists and producers such as Blänk, Essen Hiort and Cubeatz (who produce Drake, Lil Uzi Vert and others).

I received my Master's degree in Music from the University of Michigan and Bachelor's from the College of Charleston.

KOZM

I formed KOZM with guitarist Tom Farrell in 2011 in Los Angeles. Together, we have performed over 200 concerts with our own original brand of cinematic, acoustic rock. During this time, we have also recorded several albums (hello Kaleidoscope, Panic That Way and Macro) and have been featured on AMC for our cover of the Walking Dead theme. To me, this group has been about creating, innovating, and having fun. Click here for more info on KOZM

"The music was excellent, but the charisma of the performers set the night over the top."
- The Michigan Daily

“KOZM is the most rock ’n’ roll pair of classically trained musicians working today.” (...) “immersive and exciting”
- 21st Century Musician

Strings Arranging & Recording

Stemming from working on many recording projects while living in Los Angeles ("The Americans", "Wedding Doll", Billy Ray Cyrus, Magnolia Memoir, etc.), I've developed a passion for arranging and recording strings for songwriters and producers. In 2016, I created Rogue Planet Studio, a strings production service through which I have arranged and recorded strings for numerous projects from around the world. Click here to find out more about Rogue Planet Studio.

"Javier is a very special musician who is very comfortable playing in many styles. He is featured soloist on one of my recent scores 'Wedding Doll'. His violin playing is the voice of the score and I can't imagine this score without his playing on it. Also every time we worked on a project he always exceeds my expectations with his musically and professionalism. Javier is a one-of-a-kind musician."
- Lior Rosner, composer (rosnermusic.com)