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About
I love what I do. Every once in a while I while I am tuning a piano at someones house it hits me - I am making a living tuning pianos. I am doing the same work that some one has been doing for over 250 years. In many cases tuners have written (on the inside of the piano) when it was tuned and I have seen dates from 1900 on. I love that I am caring on a tradition and there is still a demand for craftsmanship.
We live in such a digital world now a days. It is nice to have an acoustic instrument to play. I really like getting a piano that hasn't been tuned in years back in shape - breathing new life into the "ol'girl" especially when a parent tells me that their child is going to learn on it. The passing of tradition.
Overview
Hired 131 times
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1 employee
23 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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2017
Services offered
Piano type
Additional service
Voicing
Regulation
Pitch raise
Fix squeaky pedal
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Peter D.
Aug 20, 2015
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Wow! Jay is the most knowledgeable, efficient, and competent piano tuner (technician) I have encountered. After he worked on it, my piano has sounded better than ever since I bought it used eight years ago (including after previous tunings).
This time, it was badly out of tune after a move. He completed the basic tuning in just over an hour and asked me if I would like some additional work done to take care of some other minor issues, which he accomplished expertly. After he left and I was practicing, another rattling issue arose that was not apparent at the time he was here. He returned later the same day and took care of it at no cost, including significant disassembly; it was quite an unusual problem involving loose jacks, I believe, that required problem solving on his part, and he did more than he was asked to ensure the problem would not arise again. I would give Jay ten stars if possible!
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April B.
Feb 26, 2016
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Jay came the same day we called, did a fantastic job tuning, and even informed us of the basic condition of our old grand piano. Outstanding!
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Jennifer P.
Nov 23, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jay responded to all my emails/questions promptly. He was on time, very professional, did a great job tuning the piano (which has not been tuned in a long time), pointed out something on the piano that was broken, and fixed it. The whole experience was excellent and I would not hesitate to hire him again.
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Delyn L.
Oct 31, 2019
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Jay was absolutely fabulous. He is extremely knowledgeable and a very upstanding person: he arrived on time, was efficient, and completed a last minute job with expertise and even gave us information about our piano that we never knew. I would highly recommend him for your tuning and repair needs, as well as any last minute needs you may have. Jay, thank you for being a consummate professional. Excellent service from a professional at a terrific value.
Details: Baby grand • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
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David G.
Jun 4, 2016
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Jay arrived as scheduled to tune our 60 year old piano. He worked hard to tune it, but he showed me why it could not be done without more significant repairs. He explained several options, made recommendations, and did some follow-up research for me as we continue to work on it. He was very honest, a wealth of knowledge, and it is obvious that he is excellent at what he does. Jay is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him.
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James Natale
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I ask them to tell me about the piano - last time it was tuned, do all the notes work, are they happy with the way it is currently play, etc? When I am there I let them know all of their options.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a musician most of my life. I graduated from Berklee College of Music as a drummer. I then graduated from the North Bennett Street School and became a certified piano technician. I also apprenticed at a piano shop.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Career change. I was an audio engineer and I have always been intrigued by the mechanics of pianos. I decided to take the leap. All these years later I am very glad I did.
