Jonny has a BA in Music from the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in traditional Classical Piano, and has a Masters in Jazz Studies and Jazz Piano Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, where he was the pianist for the Lamont Jazz Orchestra during his two year program. He is an accomplished arranger and composer and has the expertise and experience to bring value to and/or lead any musical project. Jonny currently performs with SoulX (a 10 piece Funk & Soul band), and is the Musical Director for Forever In Blue Jeans (a 10 piece Neil Diamond Tribute Band) along with doing Solo, Duo, Trio gigs, and freelances with several other local bands.

Jonny currently teaches at The Evergreen School of Music where he manages an average of 25 students.  He has served as an adjunct professor at CU Denver as a member of the Piano Faculty teaching general piano courses, a Piano Styles course, and directing ensembles such as the CU Denver Hip Hop/R&B Ensemble. 

Jonny has also performed all over the world as a Keyboard Player, Vocalist, and Musical Director (Mexico, Latin America, South America, The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, all over the continental US, England, and Africa).  He has performed with just about every kind of band you can think of – Variety, Country, R&B, Rock, Blues, Swing, Jazz, African, Theatrical Shows, and many more. He has also done extensive studio work ranging from sequencing and sweetening to album and demo projects. 

Jonny draws on his extensive professional experience in preparing his students to at least be able to have the practice and enjoyment of music be an integral part of their adult lives, and at most, prepare his more serious students for success in the music business.