Jonny May

Nashville, TN

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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
2-5-1 Soloing with Upper Structures

This course introduces the concept of soloing with upper structure triads, emphasizing their unique sound and importance in music.

2-5-1 Soloing With Patterns

Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using patterns. We’ll explore how to apply patterns across different scales.

2-5-1 Soloing with the Dominant Diminished Scale

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

2-5-1 Soloing with Diatonic 7th Chords

Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using Diatonic 7th Chords. We’ll explore a variety of exercises to master these chords, plus examples for how to use them in your solos.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Instructor)
This Is Why You’ll Never Progress At Piano

If there's one thing that will stop you from progressing at piano, this is it.

How to Play Almost Anything On Piano

Learn the system I use to play almost any song I've heard on the piano!

Start Improvising With Zero Piano Skills

You don’t need years of lessons to improvise. Learn 4 simple techniques to unlock your creativity at the piano.

5 Ways to Embellish A Melody

Discover 5 simple melodic embellishments that pros use to make any melody sound instantly more expressive.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Writer)
This Is Why You’ll Never Progress At Piano

If there's one thing that will stop you from progressing at piano, this is it.

How to Play Almost Anything On Piano

Learn the system I use to play almost any song I've heard on the piano!

Start Improvising With Zero Piano Skills

You don’t need years of lessons to improvise. Learn 4 simple techniques to unlock your creativity at the piano.

5 Ways to Embellish A Melody

Discover 5 simple melodic embellishments that pros use to make any melody sound instantly more expressive.

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Jonny May's Smartsheets
2-5-1 Soloing with Upper Structures

This course introduces the concept of soloing with upper structure triads, emphasizing their unique sound and importance in music.

2-5-1 Soloing With Patterns

Learn how to solo over the 2-5-1 progression using patterns. We’ll explore how to apply patterns across different scales.

How to Play Almost Anything On Piano

Learn the system I use to play almost any song I've heard on the piano!

Start Improvising With Zero Piano Skills

You don’t need years of lessons to improvise. Learn 4 simple techniques to unlock your creativity at the piano.

View All of Jonny May's Smartsheets

Jonny May's Latest Shows
Ask Jonny (December 30)

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Ask Jonny (December 23)

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Ask Jonny (December 16)

Ask Jonny is an opportunity to get interactive feedback from a professional piano coach!

Ask Jonny (December 9)

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