Jon Schmidt of the Piano Guys
Sat, Feb 21
|BYU–Idaho Center
Acclaimed pianist and composer Jon Schmidt, primarily known as co-founder and pianist of the global sensation The Piano Guys
Time & Location
Feb 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
BYU–Idaho Center , 50 W Viking Dr, Rexburg, ID 83460, USA
About the Event
Acclaimed pianist and composer Jon Schmidt, primarily known as co-founder and pianist of the global sensation The Piano Guys, was raised by German immigrant parents who immersed him in music from a young age.
Classically trained and naturally driven, he began composing at age 11, teaching as a teenager, and performing his own music professionally by his early twenties. Though he initially planned to study business, audience demand quickly turned music from a side passion into a full-time pursuit.
Years later, Jon teamed up with Steve Nelson, Paul Anderson, and Al van der Beek to form The Piano Guys, a YouTube-born collaboration that went on to achieve more than 2 billion views, 2.7 billion streams, and 15 albums, including six #1 debuts on Billboard’s Classical chart.
The group’s blend of classical crossover and cinematic production has brought them to sold-out venues and major media appearances around the world. Presently, members…