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John Ferrara Music Studio

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My studio is located in NORWICH, CONNECTICUT. We offer Piano, Guitar, Singing Lessons, and Violin lessons. In addition, it provides professional Portrait Photography, Music Entertainment, and Piano Tuning services. Piano and violin are taught by John Ferrara. Piano lessons are for beginners, intermediate, and advanced including classical, pop, and jazz. John teaches violin for beginning and intermediate students. For violin students that do not have a violin, there is one available for lessons. Guitar lessons are taught by Glenna Ferrara, an experienced professional guitarist and jazz vocalist, teaching beginners as well as intermediate. Reading, chord studies, how to accompany yourself, jazz, pop, blues and classical are covered. For players that do not have a guitar, one can be provided for lessons. Vocal lessons are taught by Glenna Ferrara; they include breath control, vocal exercises, correct posture, chest tones, vibrato, and repertoire. Beginners are welcome. All ages are welcome. There are two spacious studios, one for piano and vocal, and a separate one for guitar. Our music entertainment is best suited for small to medium size venues: cocktail hours, dinner parties, etc. The instrumentation is keyboard and guitar, and vocals. The repertoire consists of music from the American songbook, plus pop and jazz standards.
Overview

Hired 28 times

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2 employees

35 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

Services offered
Musical style

Classical

Pop

Jazz

Work location

My customers travel to me

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Projects and media

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Reviews

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

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Javier A.

Jul 7, 2025

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John has been such a blessing. I’ve always wanted to learn the piano and he’s been a wonderful instructor. Having no prior experience with reading music or playing it was intimidating to start, but John makes learning so easy and fun. It has been two months now since I’ve started and I don’t plan to stop. I HIGHLY recommend John for being your future piano instructor.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Classical • No, the student does not have either • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons
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Michelle C.

Jun 17, 2023

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Piano Lesson was in a very nice studio with a great atmosphere. John Ferrara was very attentive to what my goals for progressing in playing piano were. Was patient and very positive. My confidence was lifted. I really felt hopeful and eager to practice as I left.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • I'm flexible • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons
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Clark P.

Feb 18, 2023

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John Ferrara is an amazing teacher. If you are looking for someone who truly cares to see you grow as a student, then go to John. I’ve only had 2 lessons with him, but my knowledge on piano feels to have grown exponentially. His home studio is the perfect environment for a lesson. And if you can’t make it to him, he also offers virtual lessons. All I can say is that I recommend John 10/10! :)

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons
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Ben C.

Dec 23, 2021

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I cannot recommend John enough! He did a wonderful job, he was right on time, in great communication and very friendly. We plan to use him again for piano tuning and lessons! Thanks John!

Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old

Piano Tuning
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Natalie G.

Jun 23, 2023

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We had a wonderful first lesson. He is great with teens! We look forward to continuing piano lessons with him.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • No, the student does not have either • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons
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John Ferrara

FAQs

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have a Bachelor's Degree in Piano and Composition (Cum Laude) 1970 from the Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA.

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I became a professional musician at the age of 15 playing music jobs in my area. I joined the musician's union when I was 16.

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