Grant Kondo

Grant Kondo is a pianist, educator, and author who helps musicians discover freedom and creativity at the piano. He created Skills for the Modern Pianist, a three-level series that blends classical foundations with the skills today’s players need—improvisation, arranging, lead sheets, and practical theory across many styles. Designed for both teachers and self-learners, the books encourage students to move beyond notes on a page and truly make music their own. Grant’s philosophy combines tradition with innovation, drawing on psychology, education, and global music to nurture the whole musician. His goal is simple: to help learners of all ages play with confidence, joy, and artistry.