Originally trained as a classical violinist, Jonathan Lee Chan has had a life-long passion for a variety of musical genres and now proudly serves as the Manager of Production and Technology at the Music Academy. Here he oversees the Academy’s orchestral production needs during the summer festival and manages the technological requirements that support the mission year-round.

Jonathan has had a multi-faceted career in production, but has primarily worked as an audio and recording engineer for organizations such as the Nashville Symphony and the National Repertory Orchestra and as Chief Engineer of historic SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston, Texas, his hometown. His recording credits include notable artists such as Khruangbin, Robert Glasper, James Francies, Lee Ann Womack, and Little Big Town. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys photography, cooking, and playing guitar.