About

Jonathan Wetzker started learning piano at the age of 7 and got serious about his study of music as a teenager. In High School, he performed as a soloist on piano with the symphonic band and the Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor with the orchestra. He built up his solo repertoire and skills through annual adjudication in MTAC and won the Northern San Diego Branch’s scholarship competition for graduating high school seniors.

As a growing artist, he studied piano with Stephen Thomas and earned a bachelor's degree in piano performance at Brigham Young University-Idaho. While there, he was selected to play in various masterclasses with active performers including Angela Cheng, Vedrana Subotic, and Dinara Klinton. He played in student organ recitals and expanded his collaborative experience in a piano quintet and trio.

Some accomplishments include winning first prize at the Musician’s West Competition in Pocatello, ID, performing at the Amalfi Coast Piano Festival, and most recently, winning second prize at the Idaho MTNA competition. After auditioning at various graduate schools across the country, Jonathan has decided to attend Florida State University to earn his master's degree in performance and pedagogy.

Alongside his artistic ambitions, Jonathan teaches young students as a member of MTNA (Music Teacher's National Association). His students regularly participate in recitals at the university and other performing opportunities in Rexburg, Idaho. His focus on correct technique and developing artistry enables his students to love playing (and even practicing!) the piano. In his undergraduate studies, he served as the president of his collegiate chapter in MTNA, actively motivating other collegiate pianists to contribute to quality music education in their communities.