"Beautiful arrangements. Jason Tonioli's music returns us to a quiet place in our lives."
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Paul Cardall, Award Winning Pianist, Author, Speaker
“In the myriad of piano performers out there, Jason separates himself with an incredible ability to translate the deepest of emotions through 88 keys. While he has the ability to amaze with his blistering technique, it's his sensitivity and restraint that appeal to me most. "Simple Gifts" is indeed a welcome gift to us all.”
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Kurt Bestor , Composer, Pianist
“So enjoyable! I was very stressed out and you cured me! This is yet another top quality release and people are going to really love it. My favorite is Simple Gifts (awesome arrangement!). Also nice job on the the background textures. OOH... "All creatures of our God and King" is grabbing me. Nice how it gets majestic. GREAT JOB my friend! Congrats!!!!”
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Jon Schmidt, Award Winning Pianist
“My daughter LOVES your music. They are very beautiful arrangements and it’s so nice to have her playing them and filling our home. She especially enjoyed the fun surprise of your personal note and signature inside! Thanks so much!”
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Carol, Lakeland, FL
“What a great addition to uplifting music at this level of difficulty. I teach piano and am sure your music will become much loved by my students. ”
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Valerie Brown
““KUTV’s clients raved about Jason Tonioli’s CD “December Snow”. It was great to be able to give a unique, customized and affordable gift to customers. The CD was easily mailed to out of state clients and to those delivered. Jason was professional, easy to work with and helped us put together the perfect holiday gift.””
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Steve Carlston; VP General Manager , KUTV2 News
“With all the hustle and bustle of today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s great to put on one of your CD’s, unwind and forget about the world for an hour. With your CD playing on my car’s stereo, the stress of the slow freeway traffic just melts away…”
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Dave Loach, IC Group, Salt Lake City
“Jason's CD had a really nice blend of the traditional holiday songs I love along with new music I’d never heard. Appreciative feedback from my clients. The reasonable price of the CD’s gave me the opportunity to give something to clients and friends of my business that have usually just gotten a card. Great business investment! ”
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Wayne Selph, Selph Communiation
“You know how you always want to have the "good Christmas CD" playing during the Holiday Season? December Snow is that CD. I have received more comments about the CD from our clients than anything we have given them in the past. Great music, great gift, thanks Jason.”
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David Gregerson, Enterprise Newspaper Group
“I just wanted to say thank you for the enjoyment I have received playing some of your music. My favourite past time is to sit and play the piano and your music is such that it is right at my level ”
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Sue Olsen, Raymond, Alberta; Canada
“My 14-year-old daughter plays the piano. Over the holiday, my father pulled out your Christmas songbook and told her your music was one of his new-found favorites to play. She began playing and absolutely loved the arrangements...”
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Mark, Meridian, ID
“I played Have I Done Any Good in sacrament meeting a few weeks ago and I have never had as many compliments on a piano solo as I have on this one. It was simple to play yet sounded magnificent! Thank you and keep the music coming!”
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Jamie Christensen
“I am excited about the new books. I downloaded the free songs from your website and truly love to play them. They are right at my ability level, and definitely my interest level. ”
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Laurie Camp, Athens, GA
“I love December Snow and Angel from your new album! Very relaxing. I have it playing in the background all day at work!”
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Terry Helstrom - Piano Gallery, Ogden, Utah
“I really enjoy your arrangements. My wife plays your arrangement
of "We thank thee oh God/ Oh Danny boy" on the harp. sounds killer.”
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Ed Kinsey
“I like how you have combined two hymns together to amplify their meaning. Thanks also for providing words to "Goin' Home" - I've always heard someone put words to the New World Symphony theme, but until now I didn't know what they were.”
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Ken Neff, Riverton, UT
“I absolutely love your music!”
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Jess Dolbare, Madison, WI
“You are gifted. I love your website where you talk to kids who want to quit the piano. I have 25 students and I am going to Have them read your good advice for those who want to quit. Thank you for your inspiration. ”
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Kris Smith, Fresno, CA
“Just want to thank you for the beautiful music! I can't stop playing it and the more I play, the more I enjoy it! I usually get bored with new music quickly, but I keep finding little interesting parts in every song! ”
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Jamie Christensen
“When I found your music on facebook I immediately fell in love with it. You are an extremely talented pianist and I love all of your music. I will look forward to your CD's coming out so I can purchase them....I share your music with all my friends through facebook and via email.”
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Susan Halterman, Mackay, ID
“I added parts of your "Called to Serve" to a medley of songs for our Primary to sing in Stake Conference. It was the COOLEST thing you ever heard! All those kids standing tall and "rocking out" to "Called to Serve"! I was complimented over and over about how wonderful your arrangement was. Thanks!”
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Becky Carter, Kaysville, UT
“Jason’s music inspires the heart, mind and body. If you are looking to listen to the beautiful sounds that a piano can emit and need some a reason to relax, take the time to listen to the music of Jason Tonioli, a master of reflective music. ”
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Katie Harrill, MT-BC Music Therapist, Wesley Spectrum Services
“I started listening to your music and I loved it from the beginning. It gives me energy and faith that I can do whatever I set my mind to. Thank you for the joy your music brought to me.”
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Jessica Osburg
“Your music has an amazing way of touching peoples' hearts and I am so grateful to you for sharing your talents!! ”
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Jenny Fairey
“I came across your website and was enthralled with your music! I particualarly liked your song "Mountain Air" and arrangement of "For the Beauty of the Earth". Thanks for all the beautiful music!”
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Rapid City, South Dakota, Linda Rose
“I am going to tell everyone I know about your music and hope the word continues to spread! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with those of us who lack the creativity to write music but love to express ourselves through your masterpieces! ”
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Crystal Jenkins
"Just listened to your Christmas arrangements. Great job! Love your bass lines and interior melodies, and the use of the high end of the keyboard."
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Jon Schmidt
“Jason’s music is a powerful connection to one’s emotions and a means for evoking an effective relaxation response. One cannot help but feel passionate emotion and a wave of relaxation as they listen to or play his music. ”
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Katie Harrill, MT-BC; Creative Arts Program Coordinator, Family & Child Development Center
“I LOVE your arrangements. I'm really picky when it comes to hymns arranged because some people get so off in left field from the original song, and some are just seriously complicated, and others I just don't like how they sound. Yours are perfect though.”
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Tami Robite, Email
“I played your arrangement of "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" in Sacrament Meeting today and I got so many comments from people about the arrangement that I thought I ought to pass the compliments on to you. That piece is just so peaceful and calming! It's like a musical sigh! ”
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Nancy W. Jensen, NCTM*
“Piano has always been a stress reliever for me, but as my best friend was killed in a car accident, just playing the piano wasn't enough. That's when the Lord blessed me with finding Jason's piano music which I could play for hours and it really invited the spirit.”
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Caden Carter, Kaysville, UT
“Every time I play one of your hymn arrangements I almost start to cry because of the beauty in the music, and then I read your words and my eyes start to water. Thank you so much for making this book!!”
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Michelle Zweifel, Chandler, AZ
“Our stake choir performed your beautiful arrangement of "Nearer, My God, To Thee." The choir, pianist, and violinist did a wonderful job and it was so moving and beautiful. Your music was heard by a record breaking attendance here in Raleigh.
Thanks again for your music. Keep it up....,”
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Rachel Beck, Raleigh, North Carolina