Jonathan Schlitt [email protected]
Born and raised in Southern California in a family with an affinity for the arts, Jonathan grew to love music at a young age. As a student, Jonathan was involved in the Idyllwild Summer Arts program, Claremont’s Young Musicians Orchestra, All-Southern Jazz Ensembles and Orchestra, performing at such venues as The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Bowl, Royce Hall, and The Motzartium (Austria). Jonathan chose to further his musical education at Azusa Pacific University's College of Music and the Arts as a Percussion Performance major, then continued his education by attending graduate school at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he graduated with a Masters of Music with an emphasis
in Percussion Performance. Since graduating from UCLA, Jonathan now plays with groups such as the LA Opera,
Pasadena Symphony, LA Master Chorale, LA Chamber Orchestra, New West Symphony, Orchestra Santa Monica, and the LA Swing Barrons. You can find Jonathan playing in venues across Los Angeles, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Dolby Theater, Peacock Theater, and many more. He has worked as a session musician for film and television, contributing to recent works such as the movie, Thelma (2024) and Emmy nominated
documentary, L.A. Through the Pages (2024). He has also had opportunities to work as a sideline musician on television series “Glee” and independent film “Knights of Swing”. Jonathan’s performing career is extremely versatile, tethering the line between popular commercial music, jazz, and classical symphonic music.
Aside from his playing, Jonathan teaches as an adjunct percussion lecturer at Pomona College and Azusa Pacific University. He also instructs a large studio of private students who have been successful in winning auditions for UCLA Herb Albert School of Music, Colburn Conservatory of Music, All State, All Southern, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra/Band, Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra. Jonathan now resides in East Los Angeles as a freelance
drummer and percussionist looking to inspire the next generation of musicians.
Born and raised in Southern California in a family with an affinity for the arts, Jonathan grew to love music at a young age. As a student, Jonathan was involved in the Idyllwild Summer Arts program, Claremont’s Young Musicians Orchestra, All-Southern Jazz Ensembles and Orchestra, performing at such venues as The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Bowl, Royce Hall, and The Motzartium (Austria). Jonathan chose to further his musical education at Azusa Pacific University's College of Music and the Arts as a Percussion Performance major, then continued his education by attending graduate school at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he graduated with a Masters of Music with an emphasis
in Percussion Performance. Since graduating from UCLA, Jonathan now plays with groups such as the LA Opera,
Pasadena Symphony, LA Master Chorale, LA Chamber Orchestra, New West Symphony, Orchestra Santa Monica, and the LA Swing Barrons. You can find Jonathan playing in venues across Los Angeles, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Dolby Theater, Peacock Theater, and many more. He has worked as a session musician for film and television, contributing to recent works such as the movie, Thelma (2024) and Emmy nominated
documentary, L.A. Through the Pages (2024). He has also had opportunities to work as a sideline musician on television series “Glee” and independent film “Knights of Swing”. Jonathan’s performing career is extremely versatile, tethering the line between popular commercial music, jazz, and classical symphonic music.
Aside from his playing, Jonathan teaches as an adjunct percussion lecturer at Pomona College and Azusa Pacific University. He also instructs a large studio of private students who have been successful in winning auditions for UCLA Herb Albert School of Music, Colburn Conservatory of Music, All State, All Southern, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra/Band, Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra. Jonathan now resides in East Los Angeles as a freelance
drummer and percussionist looking to inspire the next generation of musicians.
