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About
I provide piano lessons and music theory tutoring in my home,16615 Norwood Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345. I am a professor emeritus of music from Texas Woman's University from which I retired and returned to my home state of Minnesota. I hold the NCTM (Nationally Certified Teacher of Music) credential from the Music Teachers National Association. You may see reviews from other students on my Thumbtack profile page. James Chenevert
I love teaching music to students of all ages, and take pride in tailoring the instruction to each individual to best suit their needs and optimize development.
Overview
Hired 83 times
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Background checked
13 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Instrument student plays
Piano
Violin
Guitar
Drum
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Raya E.
Dec 18, 2015
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I have only been taking the lessons for less than two months, but I absolutely love them! Jim is so clear in the teachings, patient, and encouraging.
He is also very flexible in class timings and easily offers alternatives if one class needs to get cancelled or rescheduled.
I was very nervous when I first started the classes (being almost 30 and never have had musiclessons!), but Jim made everything seem so simple and achievable. He is a great instructor!
Piano Lessons (for adults)
Amy A.
Feb 22, 2017
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Jim is a great teacher with a very pleasant teaching style. I took piano lessons as a kid (forced by parents) and hesitantly decided to pick things back up as an adult. I'm in my 9th week. Jim is very patient and understanding of those hectic work weeks when there's not a lot of practice time in between lessons. We go at my own pace with no pressure to be perfect each week (I got that a lot as a kid) and I'm getting a lot out of each weekly lesson. I look forward to practicing on my own at home because the music selections are fun and well-known. I also think he's very reasonably priced too given his extensive musical background. It's a real bargain!
Piano Lessons (for adults)
Vincent M.
Oct 18, 2014
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I have been taking lessons from Jim for about 6 months. He not only teaches how to play, he is also very good at explaining the concepts behind what he is teaching. He is an excellent piano teacher and I would highly recommend him to all - whether beginner or more accomplished player.
Piano Lessons
Josh P.
Sep 3, 2014
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Jim is a great teacher. He's very skilled and accomplished (I was surprised my daughter could be taught by a former university professor!), yet very patient with beginning students. He's also very willing to move the schedule around as things come up. My daughter has a great foundation in piano and now in reading music as well, thanks to Jim!
Piano Lessons
Jeanne A.
Sep 25, 2015
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Jim is providing beginner lessons to my two girls, ages 7 and 9. We've had 5 lessons to date, and the girls love it. They're picking things up very quickly. He's extremely patient! Great with kids and makes lessons fun.
Piano Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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James Chenevert
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
2025-26 tuition for Fall (Sept., Oct., Nov.), Winter (Dec., Jan., Feb.), and Spring (March, April, May) Quarters is $320 per quarter for 30-minute weekly lessons, $480 for 45-minute lessons, and $640 for 60-minute lessons. Summer lessons (June, July, Aug.) are scheduled monthly with a fee of $28 for each 30-minute lesson, $42 for each 45-minute lesson, and $56 for each 60-minute lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I determine the experience and musical interests of the student and select appropriate teaching materials. Piano lessons or music theory tutoring are provided one-on-one in my home studio located in Minnetonka, MN.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in music from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also hold the NationaIly Certified Teacher of Music in Piano credential (NCTM) from the Music Teachers National Association. Prior to starting my own independent studio, I taught in the music departments at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Texas Woman's University.
