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 has studied piano for the past three years with Stephen Thomas 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. Now, Jonathan is preparing to apply to various graduate programs including Eastman, Arizona State, Indiana, Michigan, Northwestern, and Florida State

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. He serves as the president of his collegiate chapter in MTNA, actively motivating other collegiate pianists to contribute to quality music education in their communities.