Jonny May
Nashville, TN
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About Jonny May
Years of piano experience
26
Favorite piano styles
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!
Jonny May's Quick Tips (Instructor)
If you're practicing scales the old fashioned way, and you want to play jazz, there is a much better way!
There is one main reason why students don't like their solos, and when you realize this, you'll know exactly what to fix.
You don't need to practice everything you learn in 12 keys. I'll show you exactly which keys to practice in to keep you focused and on track.
Take your piano accompaniment to the next level with the inner-melody technique.
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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Writer)
If you're practicing scales the old fashioned way, and you want to play jazz, there is a much better way!
There is one main reason why students don't like their solos, and when you realize this, you'll know exactly what to fix.
You don't need to practice everything you learn in 12 keys. I'll show you exactly which keys to practice in to keep you focused and on track.
Take your piano accompaniment to the next level with the inner-melody technique.
Jonny May's Smartsheets
If you're practicing scales the old fashioned way, and you want to play jazz, there is a much better way!
There is one main reason why students don't like their solos, and when you realize this, you'll know exactly what to fix.
You don't need to practice everything you learn in 12 keys. I'll show you exactly which keys to practice in to keep you focused and on track.
Take your piano accompaniment to the next level with the inner-melody technique.
Jonny May's Latest Shows
Ask Jonny (February 17)
Ask Jonny is an opportunity to get personalized feedback from Jonny!
Live Workshop (February 13)
Discover the secret to creating unforgettable pop solos using 6th Chords.
Student Recital (March 2026)
Recitals are an opportunity to showcase a final performance of what you’ve been working on in front of a live audience - your fellow PWJ students!
Ask Jonny (March 31)
Ask Jonny is an opportunity to get personalized feedback from Jonny!
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