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 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!

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

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

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Instructor)

Alma Deutscher shows us how to improvise a beautiful piano piece with just 4 notes randomly chosen from a hat.

Jacob Collier just played Stride Piano unlike anything I've heard, and it's incredible! I break it down for you so you can learn his tricks.

These are the 5 core reasons why students struggle to make their chords sound interesting.

This is one of the most powerful exercises to help you develop your ears to play anything you hear.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Writer)

Alma Deutscher shows us how to improvise a beautiful piano piece with just 4 notes randomly chosen from a hat.

Jacob Collier just played Stride Piano unlike anything I've heard, and it's incredible! I break it down for you so you can learn his tricks.

These are the 5 core reasons why students struggle to make their chords sound interesting.

This is one of the most powerful exercises to help you develop your ears to play anything you hear.

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Jonny May's Smartsheets

Alma Deutscher shows us how to improvise a beautiful piano piece with just 4 notes randomly chosen from a hat.

Jacob Collier just played Stride Piano unlike anything I've heard, and it's incredible! I break it down for you so you can learn his tricks.

These are the 5 core reasons why students struggle to make their chords sound interesting.

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!

View All of Jonny May's Smartsheets

Jonny May's Latest Shows
2025 Student Awards Party

Mark your calendars for the most beloved PWJ event of the year - the Holiday Awards Party, where we'll be celebrating the end of the year with YOU, our wonderful PWJ community!

Live Workshop (December 17)

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

Ask Jonny (December 16)

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

Ask Jonny (January 27)

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

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