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About
Hi, I'm Joan, the expert Piano Tuner! I've got over 30 years of experience under my (tool) belt! I'll be nice to your kids and I won't scare the dog.
~ Expert Tuning - I was schooled in Boston at the best piano technology school in the country. I'll tune your piano and fix your sticky, buzzy or rattling keys.
~ I tune by ear (the best way). I'll clean the piano, inspect all the parts and give you an appraisal on site.
~ Appraisals and Estimates - Not sure if your piano is still alive? I can do a verbal or written appraisal of value or an estimate on what the piano requires in order to be made functional.
~ Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers - I have been installing piano humidity systems for over 20 years. My prices are reasonable and include installation.
~ Famous customers: The Waldorf Astoria, Roberta Flack (Killing me Softly), Bono (U2...he was very nice), The Everly Brothers, Lorne Michaels (SNL), Maria from Sesame Street, Steve Kroft (60 minutes), Amy Lee (Evanescence - "Wake me Up Inside") and for the WWII generation - Frankie Lane and Celeste Holm...
Choose me! I will make your piano and your family happy!
Overview
Hired 234 times
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43 years in business
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2024
2020
2019
Services offered
Piano type
Additional service
Voicing
Pitch raise
Fix squeaky pedal
Fix sticky keys
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Elaine o.
5 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joan tuned my piano today for the first time, and I'm very pleased with her meticulous work and how my piano sounds now. Moreover, she is very personable and professional and I recommend her wholeheartedly!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Yuki C.
Jul 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joan responded right away and came to tune my piano within two days of my call. She was friendly, punctual, professional. The old piano that hadn’t been tuned in who knows how long sounds so much better!
Details: Spinet • Piano played at least once a week • Unknown age • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Annette D.
Jul 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Joan Schwartz is a wonderful and professional piano tuner. She knows her craft. She knows how to make Piano sound better without having to invest extra hundreds of dollars and she’s a delightful person. I’m very happy to have been able to meet her and use her services.
Details: Spinet • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once month • More than 10 years old • Voicing
Piano Tuning
Danielle M.
Jul 12, 2026
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Joan is clearly an expert regarding anything and everything related to the piano. She was prompt, informative, honest and did an incredible job with our very old piano. It was an added treat to hear her play to assure it was pitch perfect (or as good as this particular piano can be). So happy we found her!
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning 1-2 years ago • Piano played at least once a week • More than 10 years old • Fix sticky keys
Piano Tuning
Michele S.
Jun 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I appreciated her communication regarding the appointment and timing. She arrived exactly on time, was friendly and efficient and did a great job tuning my Kawai upright piano.
I highly recommend her.
Details: Upright • Last piano tuning more than 2 years ago • Piano played a few times a year • More than 10 years old
Piano Tuning
Credentials
Background Check
Joan Schwartz
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Last minute cancelations (under 24 hours) will be subjected to a $75 reschduling fee to be paid upon completion of rescheduled appointment. Areas outside my regular travel zone may be subject to a travel fee. Please keep in mind that pianos not tuned in years may need a second tuning on the spot and possibly even a fine tuning after a few weeks. This is a standard procedure called a "Pitch Raise." Price is for each of your first two tunings for first time customers only. After that, you'll pay my regular price currently $205. Tax is already included. I'm well worth it. I go above and beyond to give you more than you expect from a tuner. Prices subject to change based on yearly inflation rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We schedule the tuning, you're happy, I get a gleaming review :-)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
North Bennet Street School for Stringed Keyboard Instrument Technology in Boston.
