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

Learn how to create rich, expressive pop piano solos using one of the most powerful improvisation techniques out there: chord blocks.

Learn how to create smooth, expressive pop piano solos using one of the most essential techniques in modern playing: 3rds and 6ths.

This course teaches students how to solo in the pop style using harmonized chord tone targets, a technique used by renowned pianists like Billy Joel, Elton John, and Nora Jones.

This course teaches how to solo in the pop style using chord tone targets, a fundamental technique for targeting the most important notes in each chord.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Instructor)

In this lesson, we're diving into the signature country piano style made famous by legends like Floyd Cramer — complete with slip notes, lazy stride left hand patterns, tasty fills, walk-ups, and all those buttery country sounds that make people instantly smile.

Today’s lesson is a very serious and scientific exploration into what your favorite chord says about your personality.

In this lesson, we’re diving into a super fun groove that sounds jazzy, bluesy, and impressive… but is actually way easier than it sounds. Seriously — it all starts with a simple bass line.

In this lesson, we’re taking a fun little detour through the “what if” universe—where jazz gets flipped, twisted, and dropped into places it probably shouldn’t be.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Writer)

In this lesson, we're diving into the signature country piano style made famous by legends like Floyd Cramer — complete with slip notes, lazy stride left hand patterns, tasty fills, walk-ups, and all those buttery country sounds that make people instantly smile.

Today’s lesson is a very serious and scientific exploration into what your favorite chord says about your personality.

In this lesson, we’re diving into a super fun groove that sounds jazzy, bluesy, and impressive… but is actually way easier than it sounds. Seriously — it all starts with a simple bass line.

In this lesson, we’re taking a fun little detour through the “what if” universe—where jazz gets flipped, twisted, and dropped into places it probably shouldn’t be.

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Jonny May's Smartsheets

In this lesson, we're diving into the signature country piano style made famous by legends like Floyd Cramer — complete with slip notes, lazy stride left hand patterns, tasty fills, walk-ups, and all those buttery country sounds that make people instantly smile.

Learn how to create rich, expressive pop piano solos using one of the most powerful improvisation techniques out there: chord blocks.

In this lesson, we’re diving into a super fun groove that sounds jazzy, bluesy, and impressive… but is actually way easier than it sounds. Seriously — it all starts with a simple bass line.

Learn how to create smooth, expressive pop piano solos using one of the most essential techniques in modern playing: 3rds and 6ths.

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Jonny May's Latest Shows
Live Workshop (May 21)

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

Ask Jonny (May 19)

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

Live Q&A (May 12)

Daine will be hosting this Live Q&A!

Ask Jonny (June 30)

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

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