I showed this to all my music classes on Thursday. I think it's awesome how well he knows the tune. "This is my favorite part!!!" Too cool.

Dang, he's good! Would love to see more adult conductors convulsed with glee as they work. And rolling on the floor during the finale.

This is just so darn cute it makes me happy all day! Love this little guy. Thanks so much for sharing.

Well, now I'm sure that my own kids are hopeless. One is eating Hot Cheetos in front of the TV, and one is finger skateboarding inside the fridge. Why didn't I get a conductor?

See we need music in schools!!!! He's proof!!! What a doll.

Absolutely phenomenal! This kid wasn't just playing around, he knew this piece and conducted it with more feeling and energy than some conductors that I've seen. Of course, he was also picking his nose during the performance which I've never seen either! What an amazing video. Thanks for sharing.

I hope there is another YouTube posted X number of years from now with a somewhat larger edition of this delightful youngster in front of live musicians!

As a grandparent I can say he's really good and quite precious. I hope he keeps the joy he has in the music and movement the rest of his life.

Mighod, he's The Remarkable Farkle McBride!

He makes a strong case for an arts education, wouldn't you say?

So happy that kids that young are getting turned on to classical music. He may just have a career in conducting. He certainly understands the most important thing about music already: it's FUN.

Dudamel watch out!

Watching this young person brings me great delight and a sense of promise. Bravo!!! to parent(s) who are obviously encouraging what appears to be a gift.

Jonathan conducts with such wonderful exuberance, feeling and rhythm! We love him! Can you share if his mom or dad is a conductor?

OMG I absolutely loved it! It is wonderful that there are parents like this encouraging their children to love great music. I hope we see more of this exhuberant young man!

Check back in 15 years -- he may well be another Gustavo Dudamel!! He's already got the hair, enthusiasm, smile and huge love of the music.

Absolutely wonderful. He knows the music in detail, uses appropriate gestures (even preparing entrances--wow), shows the character of the music, and has a blast! He is much better than some conducting students I know (and I have seen a lot, as a former music professor with a doctorate in conducting). There are other great videos of this astounding little boy. What a great testament to the need for excellent music education from very young childhood, and for using excellent music instead of the trite, shallow drivel which is fed to school students. OK, I'll get off my soapbox now. Fantastic!

Music is born in him..... you either have it like that - or you don't. His is not learned - it comes from within him - he is destined to see this gift through. INCREDIBLE. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED AS HE GROWS OLDER.

Incredible! That's the only word for it. This kid has it all: cute as a bug's ear, an amazing relationship to music, and a sense of fun and frolic in the midst of serious exhibition of his truly unbelievable talent. Woe to any individual who presumes to diminish in any way this wonderful gift.

I am so jealous, when I "air conducted" the 5th I did not have half the moves of young Jonathan, nor did I know where the instruments would be quite so well (if you notice, he faces where the horns, strings, woodwinds and percussion would be at appropriate times). And I was in college when I engaged in this behavior, makes me want to take up the air baton again in my 50's.

FAAANtastic! His bouyance (uh-huh) is engaging and infectious. Will share with my grandchildren; they will love it and understand his enthusiasm.

hahaha Amazing! It's surprising how well he knows the tune

This made my night! Wow, wow, wow! The unbridled joy of movement to music. I also enjoyed the example of what a conductor does when his nose itches!

Epic win.

Phenominal....totally made my day (and week, and month, and year).....what a joy...more please...

This child is delightful, but I want to applaud the parents. Thank you for exposing your son to this wonderful music and allowing him to experience the joy and wonder that is there. Keep it up.

I loved it and the comments. This youngster's gift has nothing to do with formal education, however, unless his family has provided it (which I doubt, given the gleeful laughter in the background). At the age of three, what he has came with the package, and those who foresee a brilliant musical career for this obvious prodigy seem to be right on.

What everybody else said, plus this ... if that much enthusiasm could be created in all children and their true passions, the world would be a better place. Of course parents must turn off the TV, and actually spend time with their little ones. (Off soap box)

Realmente maravilloso¡¡ , nacio un genio de la musica, felicito a los padres, sera uno de los grandes.

A friend sent this to me. I can not thank her enough. This child is remarkable and so are his parents. Oh,that we had more children like this today. God bless his talent. May he follow through with his love of music.

What delight to watch. He is a born musician, his conducting was marvelous and you must continue to encourage the music within him. As a musician myself, I know that this encouragement will blossom in the future into something great. Thanks for sharing

At 58, I am still very grateful to my parents for playing classical music at home as I was growing up. It is the one very special gift that they gave me that's still with me and it is still working.

Two thumbs up for the delightful performance by little Johnny and kudos to his wise and generous mom and dad. Thanks for sharing.

Dany

すばらしいわ！！
彼は音楽そのものになっているね。
音楽の素晴らしさを多くの人に教えてくれてるね。
ありがとう。ジョナサン。

His smile is so cute.Thank you ,Jonathan from Japan.

If this were Tibet, they'd recognize him as the reincarnation of Leonard Bernstein! (If not of Beethoven himself).

Awesome, what an amazing little man. Watch this space! :)

fantastic. Absolutely fun and fantastic.

who will approve it?

I LOVE HIM!!! I couldn't help smiling the whole time. At what moment do we lose that joy to do the things we love to do only to replace it by the things we're "supposed" to do?

This lucky little guy is off to a great start.

Unfortunately I didn't catch on until my 20s.

What a wonderful kid, that is talent for sure. I hope they keep encouraging him. I would do that when I was a kid but everyone made fun of me I wouldn't do it any more.

but when I was a kid we really didn't have money for records but a couple times mom got me one and one was a classical piece and ever since I have loved classical music. I think my favorite is Maurice Ravel - Bolero

Ah but Dudamel's got dimples!!!

GRANDIOSO !!!!!
Divertito e commosso dalla gioia di vivere che questi genitori hanno trasferito al figlio.
Bravi , da oggi cercherò di insegnare qualcosa in più a mia figlia!!

absolument magnifique,bravo à Jonathan

Reassures me on behalf of music educators everywhere. Sometimes gifts arrive in small packages. Jonathan seems to be one of those. I do hope he continues to be encouraged. I'd love to watch him conduct a live orchestra in a few years. Kudos to his parents!

Give this boy an orchestra!

would love to see a video of the real conductor side by side with johnathon's. Would be fun to watch them simultaneously. :-)

I loved this !!!! (.....even the nose-picking.......funny!!) What a great gift parents can give us....by identifying then supporting what we most love to do as kids. What I loved most, as a kid ("making things") became my career as an adult (art/craft). This talented kid has a passion.....and the parents who recognize it. I'd love to travel into the future.....and watch him conduct an orchestra one day!

This is wonderful---this kid definitely has talent!
I hope he continues with his enthusiasm for music---hope to see him on-stage someday!

I received the following message in my e-mail from a conductor friend who will remain nameless:

These videos are absolutely incredible!!! And speaking for the rest of we conductors, extremely depressing. The music goes right down inside this little guy, and he is like a "painter" with that baton! Thank you so much for sending this to me. Can't wait to share it with some of my baton-waving friends.

I am 75 years older than this little treasure.
I have played this symphony untold times during
my lifetime but I don't think I have enjoyed it
quite so much as I have today. The little lad
has an intrinsic quality that is built into so
few at such a young age. He clearly will go a very long way, and Ireally don't care one little
bit if he does pick his nose at the same time.
Wouldn't we all like to be so multi-talented.

My deep love of classical music came from its presence throughout my childhood, and a mother who took me to see Heifetz in Detroit when I was nine (huge snow storm, yet he refused an encore). Turn off your TVs parents, and get out the child size batons! your kids may not be Jonathan but their lives will be so enriched.

Lennie would be proud

Awesome! It would indeed be great if he were to do this for a living someday. However, let's remember - he's 3! What if this joyful child finds more joy in something you don't appreciate as much - like motorcross or football? Being "into" both music and sports myself, my musician friends think sports is such a waste, and vice versa. My wish for Jonathan is that he continue to have a happy life for himself! Not do what others think he must - but do what makes himself happy. If that's conducting.....great! If it's not, I would be disappointed to know how many people here in retrospect would say "oh, such a waste". Jonathan - have a wonderful, blessed life! You have already brought so much joy to the world!

Wow! Wonder where he conducted in a past life?

Hi does anyone know how to contact his family?
I work with a symphony orchestra and the Artistic Director wants to invite this little guy out to conduct a piece. If any of his family members read this please contact me at hmueller@brottmusic.com.

Heather

This boy is Amazing!
Does anyone know where he is from? and how to get in touch with his parents? I work with a symphony orchestra in Toronto area and in L.A. and have been asked to find out how to contact him, they would like to invite Jonathan to conduct a piece! please email me or forward my email address to anyone who has contact info...many thanks! hmueller@brottmusic.com

Heather

I think that litle boy is a little reincarnated soul!

This little guy is great. You might want to watch this other 3 year old playing the violin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN2SQ4m7M04&feature=email

And again at 5.....you won't believe it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DreyVZ49_mA&feature=related

So because he's really good at conducting, he must be the reincarnation of a dead conductor? Is there no other possible reason? For example, perhaps he has been listening to classical music for a while, watching conductors conduct, maybe his mum or dad is a conductor... If he really got his gift from a previous life, why didn't he start conducting when he was 2? or 1?

Give me (and Jonathan) a break! This gift is his gift, not a dead man's!