Jonathan May is a pianist from Southern California who specializes in many styles of piano. At age eighteen, Jonny became the youngest pianist to perform at Disneyland. Each week he entertained thousands of guests with his arrangements of American classics and Disney songs. Jonny has also performed with the Youtube group Postmodern Jukebox, and has played piano for Comedy Central and Universal Studios. He has accompanied Grammy Award Winner Lari White, and Tony Award Winner Lin Manuel Miranda. In his spare time, Jonny loves to go snowboarding and work out at the gym. He is happily married to his lovely wife and biggest fan, Crystal May. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2qw9lD2CYk
About Jonny May

Years of piano experience

26


Favorite piano styles
  • Jazz Swing
  • Contemporary & Pop
  • Ragtime & Stride
  • ... Everything

Fun Fact

At age eighteen, Jonny became the youngest pianist to perform at Disneyland.

Jonny May's Latest Courses

This comprehensive course teaches students how to solo using block chords, a technique involving beautiful five-note chords that can harmonize any melody.

This course introduces the concept of soloing with chord blocks, a technique using simple three-note chords for soloing instead of single notes

Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the Mixo-Blues Scale. We'll explore chords compatible with the scale and techniques for crafting impressive lines and solos!

Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 chord progression with the Major Blues Scale. We'll explore chords compatible with the scale and techniques for crafting impressive lines and solos!

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Instructor)

Take your piano accompaniment to the next level with the inner-melody technique.

Learn how to create hauntingly beautiful chords with one of my all-time favorite techniques.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

Want to master piano chords? In this one-year practice plan, I show you what to practice every day for the next year.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Writer)

Take your piano accompaniment to the next level with the inner-melody technique.

Learn how to create hauntingly beautiful chords with one of my all-time favorite techniques.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

Want to master piano chords? In this one-year practice plan, I show you what to practice every day for the next year.

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Jonny May's Smartsheets

Take your piano accompaniment to the next level with the inner-melody technique.

Learn how to create hauntingly beautiful chords with one of my all-time favorite techniques.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

Want to master piano chords? In this one-year practice plan, I show you what to practice every day for the next year.

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Jonny May's Latest Shows
Live Workshop (January 22)

In this Live Workshop, Jonny will be teaching a live lesson while you ask him questions.

Live Workshop (January 21)

Discover the secret to creating unforgettable pop solos using Chord Tone Targets — a proven approach that helps you hit the right notes at the right time, every time.

Ask Jonny (January 20)

Ask Jonny is an opportunity to get personalized feedback from Jonny!

Ask Jonny (February 24)

Ask Jonny is an opportunity to get personalized feedback from Jonny!

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