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Meeting the student where they are and helping them navigate their way further along the path of their musical journey has always been my #1 goal. I have been teaching for 30 years, have taught at the collegiate level, and have a an undergraduate degree in Music as well as a graduate degree in Music & Jazz Studies. I teach a variety of methods geared towards students that want to be either great classical musicians, or pop musicians, or jazz musicians (or all three) and work with a variety of spectrums including autism and dyslexia. At the end of the day, I use a mix of music theory, notation practice, and ear and rhythm training to help students become literate musicians who are prepared for whatever they wish to pursue musically after they leave my tutelage.
Specialties
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Student has instrument
Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard
Interested musical styles
Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations
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lynn M.
Jonny has been my piano teacher for the past two years. I am a 75+ year “young” adult. Despite having many years of classical piano training in my youth, I lacked the understanding/knowledge of the “nuts and bolts” of music. Most recently, my lessons have focused on jazz piano and as I’ve said many times, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever pursued but the best thing for brain stimulation!! Through it all, Jonny has been patient, kind, knowledgeable, inspirational, and fun. I have learned so much and am forever grateful to him for sharing his talent and love of music with me. I would heartily recommend Jonny as a piano teacher for any age and for any musical genre. He is the best!
May 13, 2025
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monika M.
Mr. Jonny has an incredible passion for music, is very motivating and patient with my 8 year old son. I can see and hear the progress after every lesson. My little man has found love for piano, jazz, other music styles and is trying to writ his own songs now. All thanks to the Evergreen School of Music.
May 12, 2025
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brenda J.
I am an adult student who has been taking lessons from Jonny Sterling for the past 7 years. My goal is 100% for my own personal enjoyment. Jonny understands that and has me on a path where I can achieve the success I want for myself without being frustrated or bored. He has provided tremendous support and inspiration. He understands music so well -- all different genres. On top of it all, we have wonderful discussions about musicians and performances I have seen and is able to provide insight on how music works, from the Beatles to Bartok. I highly recommend Jonny as a teacher!
May 09, 2025
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patrick D.
Jonny is an awesome teacher for my two boys at different levels. His ability to challenge them within their skill to help them grow and incorporate theory in understandable ways have helped my boys become much more capable and confident players. My older student is interested in jazz and has learned so much from Jonny’s deep expertise for both improvisation and madness of jazz theory. Strongly recommend Jonny for a student at any level. You will learn so much and have fun at the same time, guaranteed.
May 08, 2025
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jo W.
Instructor Jonny while talented and knowledgeable about music was sensitive to where I was as a beginning student. Excellent instructor and great experience! Highly recommend!
May 08, 2025
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kate M.
Jonny has been a fantastic piano teacher; very patient, thoughtful, and makes lessons fun for my daughter. Her playing and understanding has grown so much thanks to Jonnys expertise, and she looks forward to every lesson.
May 08, 2025
Services offered
Piano
Singing
Music Theory
Audio Production
Synthesizer