While completing his PhD studies at the University of Cambridge in the UK, Jonathan developed his skills as a choral singer and vocal soloist, while also conducting choruses, orchestras and chamber ensembles. He was particularly privileged to conduct choral concerts for Symposiums on African Music directed by the noted composer, Professor Akin Euba. Since returning to Australia, Jonathan directed the Perth Undergraduate Choral Society for four years before finally founding Rhythmos in 2014.