José J. Herring began studying music at the age of 9. After finishing highschool, he was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Arizona School of Music. After two years at Arizona, he was awarded another scholarship to the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York City where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s degree in music performance, conducting and composition.

Upon graduation from Juilliard he went on to work with several world class orchestras including the Vancouver Symphony and the Cincinnati Pops. He has composed and produced over a dozen film and television scores airing on many stations around the world including HBO, Showtime, and PBS. And, he has worked with several pop and rock artist such as r&b sensation Toni Braxton and legendary rock band “America”.

Currently José is living in Los Angeles with wife Sherrill Herring and son Julian.