A multiple ASCAP award winner, Jonathan Faiman was described in The New York Times as “a pianist with the kind of technique that affords remarkable clarity even in the speediest lines.”

Jonathan is a New York based musician and instructor with more than 25 years of experience teaching piano, voice, and composition. He currently serves as a Music Educator for the Irvington School District and has also taught at Concordia College, the Preparatory Division of Manhattan School of Music, and Bloomingdale School of Music.

With a deep love for music of all styles, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his teaching, fostering a creative and supportive environment where students of all ages can explore and grow as musicians. Believing in the power of music to inspire and connect, Jonathan strives to meet each student where they are, offering personalized guidance that empowers them to develop their skills and become independent music makers.

Jonathan is a member of the Locrian Chamber Players and holds a doctorate from Manhattan School of Music, where he studied piano with Leon Fleisher and Veda Kaplinsky, and composition with Nils Vigeland. He made his orchestral conducting debut with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Jonathan has performed concertos, solo recitals, and chamber music concerts with The Ambrosia Trio and other musicians throughout North America and in Israel. In New York City, he has performed extensively in most major halls, including Avery Fisher, Florence Gould, Merkin, Miller Theatre, Symphony Space, and Weill/Carnegie Recital Hall. Jonathan’s recordings can be heard on Apple Music.