Jonathan studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, where his teachers included Roger Bigley and Thomas Riebl (Universität Mozarteum, Salzburg). Jonathan has also participated in master classes with Milan Skampa, Simon Rowland-Jones, Emmanuel Hurwitz, Mark Knight and Rivka Golani. He has performed throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player.

Jonathan is an experienced teacher, having taught in a diverse range of settings; he has taught in primary and secondary schools, both as a general class teacher and an instrumental specialist. He is currently employed as a Violin and Viola Instructor in Aberdeen.

Jonathan dedicates some of his time to private instrumental teaching. He teaches all ages and abilities, believing that anyone with an interest in string playing should have the opportunity to play to the very best of their ability.

Please feel free to contact Jonathan with any enquiries you have.