Jon Novi

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I listen to the music that the students wants to play and show them dozens of alternative ways of transferring that love to the chosen instrument. You should know that I'm always in a wonderful mood when I teach (I mean wonderful) except when the student doesn't work at all. I actually have four careers in music: I teach, I write, I play, and I tune pianos. Gratitude oozes forth from me daily for this good fortune, and I love most everything I do, including planning, eating, sleeping, riding my bike, and the students I see are real treasures. They know it, their parents know it, I know it. We don't talk about this, but there are many ways of knowing, as well as many ways of learning, and especially there are as many ways of playing as there are people on earth and Mars.

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Hired 146 times

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54 years in business

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SunClosedMon10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Karen M.

Apr 23, 2024

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Jon did an excellent job tuning our new but very old piano. He took the time to do it right and didn’t leave until it was done. He is a very nice man who knows music and pianos well.

Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old

Piano Tuning

Adam S.

Apr 16, 2024

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Jon was a delight and outstanding piano tuner! This is my first time using Thumbtack and I’m quite glad I used it to find Jon! Thanks for making our piano sound amazing again :)

Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • Unknown age

Piano Tuning

Nancy P.

Aug 22, 2017

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Being an adult with zero experience playing a piano, I wasn't sure what to expect, but Mr. Novi was ready for me as soon as I walked in. Very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I can't wait for my next lesson!

Piano Lessons

Kate D.

Aug 14, 2015

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I've only recently begun taking piano lessons, but I can already tell that Jon Novi is the kind of teacher who sees limitless potential in his students. His enthusiasm buoys me even when I think I've messed up a song, and encourages me to try again. Also, his piano skills are on point, and he does a good job of explaining how to read a score and the mechanics of playing the piano. Beyond piano know-how, though, I would argue that it is Jon Novi's zest for teaching that makes me glad I am taking lessons with him. You won't regret it.

Piano Lessons (for adults)

Debbie A.

Dec 2, 2014

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I consider myself an adult 'beginner' student because even though I took lessons for a year or two in my pre-teens, I've long since forgotten how to play the piano or read music. Recently I found Jon Novi through the Thumbtack website. I was thrilled to learn that, right from the start, he would teach me the songs I was most interested in playing bypassing the uninspiring, rigid, standard training lessons. In fact, we spent our very first session on a song that I've been wanting to play for years, and I enjoyed every minute of it! Jon has the qualities of a great teacher he's very enthusiastic, positive, and encouraging, as well as a very skilled musician. Best of all, he takes the time to listen to the student, guiding and motivating them to reach their goals.

Piano Lessons

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every student is different. Every one gets a different teaching method. I've had thousands of students. Neither I nor my students are typical.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a university degree that says I teach music, and another that says I'm a master of music, in performance. Before the eight years of college, I took eight years of piano lessons. Since college I have had 5-7 more private teachers, depending on how you count them. No one ever asks to see my parchments because I am an experienced teacher. This is immediately evident, and there is no substitute for experience.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
God and my parents showed me the beauty of music at an early age, and I never lost the sound.

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