“I started piano lessons at age five and stopped cold at age twelve. With great sensitivity, patience, and creativity, Jonathan Baker helped me get back on track as a pianist after decades away from the instrument.

From our first lesson, his warm manner and courtesy put me at ease. He has taken my aspirations seriously and encouraged me while creating the appropriate program to develop my skills. Working with Mr. Baker has been a delight.”

— Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize for History, National Book Award for History

“I had never played piano before. After two months, I could play my favorite tunes. Jonathan is a great teacher and gives one hundred percent to his students.

Lessons are always a pleasure, and I am forever grateful to Jonathan for helping me follow my dream. I do personally recommend him. He is the best piano teacher.” 

- Jana Casas 

Our son started his first piano lesson with Mr. Baker over four years ago and is now playing pieces by Bach, Mozart, and Chopin with impressive command. I think this has been very good for David because his musical skill is something he takes pride in.

Mr. Baker's approach to music education has taught our son good study habits, and I think that really made a difference."

— Jan Adleski

“I’ve had many music teachers, from private lessons to college professors, but your methods rank the highest. Your ability to articulate solutions, remain patient, and provide positive feedback makes the learning process successful. It’s rare to find someone with great playing and teaching ability.” 

- Stephen Cho

"Jonathan Baker is a true Maestro. He is a master pianist and a master music teacher, and he taught our son, George Erich.

He is a great person who is patient, kind, and incredibly dedicated to his students. His love of piano and music is a true gift.

— Birgit Gill

“I cannot think of anyone today who knows more about the piano and its methods of instruction than Jonathan Baker. A brilliant pianist, Jonathan is thorough, kind, patient, and above all practical - meeting you where you are and giving you the tools to get where you want to go. Whether a student plays for their own pleasure or aims for a professional career, I highly recommend him. “

-  Daniel Shigo

“Our daughter looks forward to her piano lessons as the high point in her week. Jonathan’s approach is balanced and thorough, and I know her education would be incomplete without her music lessons. Interesting music is always selected, and Jonathan is attentive to guiding Jennifer’s musicianship as well.” 

• Jason Wright

“We had a wonderful experience at Baker Piano Studio. My now 8-year-old simply loved his teacher, Mr. Baker, and always looked forward to his classes.

Mr. Baker is extremely patient with kids and engages them in a fun way, so that lessons and subsequent practice at home never become stressful. Not only that - he was kind enough to help a naive person like me find a good piano and also refer a great teacher in the town where we are now relocating to.

I am so glad we found him, and through his lessons, my child developed a love for playing piano. We are definitely going to miss him.”

— Rashmi Jha