About
On a mission to change piano education online.
We are passionate about helping as many people as possible achieve their musical dreams on the piano.
So many students want to improvise and “just play” without needing sheet music, without second-guessing themselves, and without getting bored.
We believe in a progressive approach to music learning, based on understanding harmony, lead sheet arranging, and fun stylistic techniques. This approach gets students hooked on practicing and they never look back.
We prioritize student teacher interaction through Q&A’s, interactive workshops, and we strongly believe that no one should ever feel alone playing the piano.
That’s why we have created an incredible community of piano enthusiasts online, who all support and encourage one another.
Our Team
Jonny May
A composer, entrepreneur, and teacher whose passionate style of playing and teaching has inspired thousands of pianists worldwide. At age eighteen, he became the youngest pianist to perform at Disneyland. He is a Mihaylo College of Business graduate , and is happily married to his lovely wife and biggest fan, Crystal May.
Katie Rushing
Katie is here to keep the members happy, provide customer support, and help manage the website & social media content. She was classically trained in piano for 10 years and then branched out into other styles when she joined PWJ as a student in 2017. She is also the creator of 'TherapyJournals' on Etsy, providing mental health support for thousands of people.
Daine Jordan
Daine is a pianist, composer, and teacher who loves to play piano in a variety of musical styles. Having studied piano privately with Jonny, Daine also plays jazz piano professionally at local Southern California venues and teaches private piano lessons. He believes that anyone can learn piano and have fun with the right tools.
Ali Jafarian
Ali is the lead web developer and designer behind the PWJ website and member experience. He's been working with Jonny and Yannick since 2018. Ali prefers classical piano while coding and solving technical challenges. He is a proud family man, creator, coach and entrepreneur.
Michael De Los Santos
Michael is a marketing specialist focusing in paid media. He supports PWJ's mission by running digital marketing campaigns in different social media platforms. During weekends, he enjoys biking and strolling with his wife and daughter.
Mateo Lujambio
Mateo is an Adobe Certified Professional with over 6 years of experience in video editing and motion design, with a strong background in creating content for bands and artists.
At PWJ, he combines his passion for music, content creation, and music theory to bring educational content to life. Based in Rosario, Argentina, you can find him reading biographies, enjoying time with friends and family, or attending rock concerts.
Ruben Blasco
Ruben is a video editor, music producer, and audio engineer with over 10 years of experience. Driven by a profound passion for music, he strives to infuse this love into every video edit, ensuring the content connects with viewers in the most engaging and impactful way.
Caleb Dowd
Caleb is experienced in and enjoys using Adobe Premiere Pro and professional camera equipment to edit and create films. He has a passion for bringing videos and film to life by creating stories and editing PWJ content that supports Jonny and inspires others. He has been playing piano for 11 years, and being a student of PWJ has paved the way for him to play songs and styles he never thought possible. Through PWJ, Caleb now enjoys playing pop, ragtime, and Rock and Roll.
Adhler Gay
Adhler is a social media content editor with over 10 years of experience. He was classically trained to read music and play piano in his formative years. He took his passion for content creation and went on to launch and consult for several viral brands. He's the hands behind PWJ's engaging social media content and strives to see as many people as possible unlock the other worldly power of music.
Matt Boyle
Matt is a DevOps engineer by day, and multi-instrumentalist by night playing with bands such as Monkeys of a Bygone Era. As a Berklee College of Music graduate and former MIT technical assistant, he brings technical expertise to make PWJ the cutting edge platform that it is today.
Kamran Sharjeel
Kamran is our Graphic Designer and Illustrator. He graduated in 2017 and is working independently as a freelancer, specializing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign. He's from Pakistan, and he enjoys digital painting and drawing while listening to classical music.
Julie Rockfellow
Julie provides customer support & helps with other various projects. She began playing piano at age 5. She was classically trained and then as an adult, branched out into jazz piano. She's been running a piano teaching studio for over 20 years, and enjoys playing with other musicians.
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