About Jonathan Thompson • Teaching Artist, Actor, Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Poet and Author.
A dedicated family man first and foremost he enjoys spending time with his wife Janel, sons Jeremiah, Joshua, Sir Jonathan II and Jairus Benjamen. His ultimate goal is to raise the level of hope and renew the mindset of all humanity. Jonathan’s teaching style with youth relates to their language while teaching life skills.
Artist Statement/Bio:
Jonathan Thompson, founder of Arts Motivation For Youth and the Jonathan Thompson Talent Agency. Mr. Thompson, a Performing Arts Virtuso, demonstrates his talent by being a Teaching Artist, Actor, Author, Singer, Musician, and even a Songwriter. He has been working as an artist, educator, and entertainer for thirty years.His talents as an entertainer have allowed him to share platforms with some of the most distinguished artists entertainers, personalities, politicians and scholars of our times including Such notables as: Will Smith, Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, BB King, Al Green, the Winans, T.D. Jakes, Fred Hammond, Ricky Skaggs, Blair Underwood, Rainbow Rosie and popular music producer Warryn Campbell as well as many others.
Mr. Thompson comes prepared with experience and education. He has earned his F.C.C. License and has worked as a radio engineer and announcer for two radio stations. He has hosted, produced, and directed two television programs for Warner Television and WCLJ TV 40. Attending the Kings Seminary and completing his polity couse at Life Bible College, Jonathan further propels his drive by serving others, particularly young people. A virtuoso and visionary, Jonathan’s unique methods and style make him a powerful influence and voice with students and audiences.Affiliations:
Arts Motivation For Youth | J.T. Talent Agency | Young Audience of IndianaMr. Thompson holds his F.C.C. License and class training in disciplines of: Music Theory, Piano, Saxophone, Theater Course training for teaching artist developed by the Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts.