Testimonials
"After expressing an interest in the drums while in sixth grade, our son was super fortunate to find a dedicated, patient, and inspiring teacher in Jon. His dependable support, instruction, and mentorship has empowered our son to continue seriously pursuing music in high school through percussion, the jazz band, and his own rock band. Working with Jon has really been a postiving turning point in his life and I couldn't be happier to recommend him to other students interested in percussion!"
-Ned F.
"As the Director of Modern Worship at Whitworth Church, I have had the immense privilege of working alongside Jon. I have watched him bring his excellence as a musician to the chancel week after week. His dedication to his craft is undeniable. Not only is he a gifted, multi-instrumentalist but he has become a dear friend. In the two years he has served faithfully at Whitworth, I have observed a young man who is kind, thoughtful and creative. He is always prepared, always positive, and always looking for ways to “give back” to his community and his church. It’s in this capacity that I have seen him interact with his students firsthand. He has a teacher's heart and a passion for passing knowledge to the next generation of musicians. He has been a gift to our congregation and given the opportunity, I know he will be a gift to you as well!"
-Stefan P.
"We were fortunate enough to have found a drum instructor for our 12-year-old son Lucas with the perfect blend of knowledge, patience, and compassion. Lucas has been taking lessons with Jonathan for close to sixteen months and he continues to amaze us. Jonathan has taught Lucas the fundamentals of drumming all the way up to the intermediate level. He has a gift for working with young students and is committed to helping build confidence while making lessons engaging. Through Lucas’s sixteen months of drumming experiences with Jonathan we have watched Lucas mature and grow as a young drummer. Jonathan never limits Lucas as he grows ever more curious in the realm of rhythm and drumming. Lucas is now a confident drummer and can play difficult songs in less than sixteen months since picking up the sticks. Jonathan has taught Lucas how to work on his skills at home by following take home lessons and practice techniques. Jonathan continues to embrace every step of our son’s progression as a drummer and always pushes Lucas to excel. Most importantly, though, Lucas loves working with him and has fun and he so looks forward to each lesson.”
-Daniel A.