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)

I break down the 3 key techniques that Gospel pianist Joshua Domfey uses to get a super smooth sound.

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.

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Jonny May's Quick Tips (Writer)

I break down the 3 key techniques that Gospel pianist Joshua Domfey uses to get a super smooth sound.

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.

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Jonny May's Smartsheets

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

I break down the 3 key techniques that Gospel pianist Joshua Domfey uses to get a super smooth sound.

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

View All of Jonny May's Smartsheets

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)

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

Monthly Update (December 2025)

In December, we released 2 new Courses, 4 Quick Tips, 6 Smart Sheets, 33 Backing Tracks, and more!

Ask Jonny (December 30)

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

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