Jon Michael Ogletree is a true lover of music. At an early age, Jon Michael began climbing up on the piano bench in his living room and sounding out chords. His love of music continued to grow when he was enrolled in the Samford University Music Preparatory program. He continued his lessons there from the age of four until the age of thirteen.

Some might suggest that this is not a unique ability or characteristic. There are many lovers of music who create beautiful music in the world today. However, what makes Jon Michael's music a special gift is the fact that Jon Michael is a dwarf. While he stands only three feet eight inches tall, his personality and his music easily fill a room.

Jon Michael's music has been described as easy listening with a hint of jazz. He has won multiple awards and had the privilege of appearing at Governor Bob Riley's Christmas party this past year, as well as playing private parties for Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy. He can currently be heard at Leonardo's Italian Restaurant in Birmingham, AL on Saturday evenings and at Birmingham Country Club on Thursday evenings. Jon Michael also plays at Lakecrest Presbyterian Church every Sunday morning. www.lcpca.org

Jon Michael recently graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama with a Master's degree in Accounting. He is working as a staff accountant full time, while maintaining a full schedule playing around town as well.

In December 2007, Jon Michael competed and won the title of VSA of Alabama's Young Soloist of 2008. He will compete again this year for the 2009 title, in hopes to win the National title, where the winner plays in Washington D.C. at the Kennedy Center. More information about VSA can be found at www.vsarts.org

His latest CD, As Requested, features, for the first time, all cover songs. These are the songs that so many people enjoy hearing him play at Leonardo’s or Birmingham Country Club. The CD, which was released in November 2007, features mainly “jazz” piano music, yet it keeps the same “easy-listening” feel as well. He is currently working on his fifth project, which will contain Lullabies. This CD will be available Summer 2010.