Pianos by Jay

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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 130 times

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1 employee

23 years in business

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SunClosedMon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Services offered

Piano type

Spinet

Upright

Baby grand

Concert grand

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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Joanna G.

Oct 13, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Upright • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys

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Peter D.

Aug 20, 2015

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Hired on Thumbtack

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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Hired on Thumbtack

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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Hired on Thumbtack

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

Piano Tuning

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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.