Cool Schtuff
Jon Michael Iverson has added yet another page to his site! The grab-bag of all pages, the Cool Schtuff page contains unique and interesting videos and articles from around the web.
JMI has recently reactivated his Facebook account - follow the link to the right and spark a new friendship!
Jon Michael Iverson is currently accepting students! If you or someone you know are interested in lessons with JMI at MacPhail, first read the Studio Policies, then e-mail him by clicking here to setup an audition and interview. If you would like to recommend or refer a student for lessons, e-mail him by following the same link.
Watch Jon’s brief introductory website video by clicking here and then explore the site. Be sure to check back often! Here’s an overview:
Learn more about Jon Michael Iverson and browse a watchable video collection of his public performances on the Biography page. See why he has been described as "virtuoso and poet."
The topics JMI is prepared to speak about at teachers' meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions can be found on the Presentation Synopses page. In addition to professional development sessions and presentations, he also gives master classes and clinics.
The Christopher Norton Project is a section of this website highlighting some of the music of pedagogical composer Christopher Norton. Follow this link to hear the complete Recording Library of American Popular Piano, recorded by Jon Michael Iverson.
The Memetic Evolution page offers a brief, yet penetrating look into the evolution of information and the underlying causal effect it has on culture; more specifically, on music. We have every reason to believe that we are not at the end of music history, we are creating it. Following this link takes readers to the abstract of an article currently being written by Jon Michael Iverson.
The Meet the Studio! page is currently hosting all the videos of Jon's students found on the Internet. It offers family, friends, guests and visitors a chance to watch student performances -- a guaranteed Internet oasis for proud grandpas and grandmas from all over the country!
The Viewing Room is chalked full of dozens and dozens of videos of great and masterful performances meant for everyone: students, teachers and music aficionados! Having been described as "nothing less than addicting," this page will tempt your likings and whet your musical palette again and again. It's tough to watch just one video! Highlights from each category include:
Great Piano Performances Watch Horowitz’ infamous performance of his “Carmen Variations;” experience child prodigies perform mind-boggling pianistic feats; see the performances of master pianists including Rubinstein, Brendel, Argerich, Volodos, Gould, Arrau, Kissin, et al.
Instrumental, Vocal and Orchestral Performances Anna Netrebko's performance of Puccini’s “O Mio Bambino Caro” will take your breath away; Bobby McFerrin not only makes you laugh, but sings Bach like an angel; Jacqueline De Pre’s performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto will make your heart swell; a college student expertly performs Joseph Schwantner’s masterfully written marimba piece “Velocities (1990);” and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Andreas Scholl will simply captivate you.
Cool and Interesting Videos Watch the Science Channel’s “How It’s Made” feature on Mason and Hamelin pianos and the piano building process; see John Cage on “I’ve Got a Secret” from the 1960s; other highlights include a [non-traditional and unconventional – but really cool!] music performance by the Blue Man Group; Fazil Say per
forming Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” on one piano; an interview with genius Glenn Gould; Stomp performances; and a piano master class with Daniel Barenboim.
Comedy and Funny Videos Victor Borge; Dudley Moore; a “not-your-typical piano lesson;” and of course, Nora the piano playing cat!
The Studio Calendar lists event, recital and performance and all pertinent information for Jon’s students: locations, times, maps and driving directions can all be found here.
Studio Policies outline studio procedures and operations.
Have a question, comment, or great idea for the website? Interested having JMI for a teachers meeting, workshop or professional development session? Contact him by clicking here!