Jonathan Andino - Violin, Viola, and Piano
Mr. Jonathan is a violinist based in Houston, Texas, recognized for his extensive orchestral experience, dedication to musical excellence, and commitment to music education. He currently serves as Assistant Concertmaster of the Symphony of Southeast Texas, where he is a core member of the First Violin section.
Mr. Jonathan began his musical studies at a music conservatory in his hometown of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, where he graduated as one of the institution’s top string players. Soon after, he began his professional career as a chamber musician with the San Pedro Sula Chamber Orchestra.
Throughout his career, Mr. Jonathan has performed with several orchestras, including the South Arkansas Symphony, Shreveport Symphony, Rapides Symphony, Monroe Symphony, Texarkana Symphony, and Symphony of Southeast Texas. His orchestral experience has been complemented by performances and collaborations throughout the Houston area with organizations such as Music for Food, Opera Hispanica, Houston Repertoire Ballet, and Houston Ballet Academy, Aperio, among others.
Mr. Jonathan has received recognition in several competitions throughout his career. In 2013, he earned First Place in his first competition, organized by the German-Honduran Society, marking an important milestone in his musical development. In 2017, he earned First Place in both the Rapides Symphony Competition and the NSU Concerto Competition. The following year, he was a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) competition.
His artistic development has also included master classes with distinguished musicians, including members of the Duisburg Symphony in Germany, Mauricio Fuka, Jose Aurelio Castillo, and MuChen Hsieh, among otherse.
Alongside his performing career, Mr. Jonathan is deeply committed to music education. He has dedicated significant time to refining his skills as a performer while developing effective teaching techniques to share his knowledge with students of all ages. He holds an undergraduate degree in music performance from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, as well as a master’s degree and a Certificate in Music Performance from the University of Houston.
Mr. Jonathan teaches at our Meyerland studio on Mondays and Fridays.
Why Choose AMA?
At the American Music Academy, we believe that everyone should experience the joy of making music. Our goal is to provide an environment of education that is welcoming to all ages. Coming from generations of musicians, founders Wyatt and Laura Coleman have hand selected a team of professional and passionate musicians to bring quality music education to Houstonians. Our faculty has instrument-specific degrees from acclaimed universities all around the country. Our teachers tailor their music lessons to each student based on their individual goals. We offer the most comprehensive lessons in Houston, which include theory, ear training, sight reading technique, performance skills, and repertoire. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities located in Meyerland include a comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi, water, magazines, and toys for children to play with as they wait for their lesson to begin. Spacious studio rooms are equipped with quality upright pianos, music stands, and mirrors to monitor progress. The American Music Academy takes pride in supplying our students with the best upright pianos to practice their modern or classical repertoire. Students will be able to use the full capabilities of a piano including dynamics, pedaling, musical phrasing, and dramatic interpretation. Students will be able to participate in seasonal recitals at one of Houston’s many venues. Recitals, included in their tuition, display each student’s personal achievements in their instrument. Our students have the option to perform piano, guitar, violin, viola, voice/singing, cello, and drums!