Jonathan Mattson

We are extremely pleased with Jonathans piano instruction! He designed a tailored curriculum for our daughter, and she has been learning a tremendous amount through their online lessons. He has a very comprehensive teaching perspective that promotes excellence in musicality, technical skills, and historical context; his high level of academic knowledge and performance experience combine to provide an exceptionally valuable learning opportunity. Our daughter is always delighted with their lessons, and she especially likes how Jonathan thoughtfully interprets the compositions as he plays them on his piano. She says that his example and ideas help her to become a better musician because they deepen her understanding of the pieces and show her how much is possible when they are performed. On numerous occasions, she has been excited to share techniques, diagrams, and recommendations they covered during their lessons! She has also described how helpful it is to hear his explanations about the characteristics of different musical periods and the influence they have on specific compositions. Jonathan is a truly dedicated instructor who is willing to go the extra mile for his students. He has selected beautiful music that is well-suited to our daughters interests and educational needs, and it has been a joy to hear her practicing the pieces with enthusiasm! She is thriving under his instruction because his teaching style is sensitive to the needs of the pupil -- full of new and interesting material, paced at just the right speed, and always ready to provide encouragement. We give Jonathans outstanding lessons our very highest recommendation for students of all ages!