LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair

Piano Tuning

About us

LJ's Piano Tuning is a small business (sole proprietorship) that was started by Laura Jo Trexler in January 2008 in Denver, CO. Since beginning almost 7 years ago, her business has grown exponentially, gaining more than 250 regular clients. Aside from private tunings, she has tuned for numerous churches, schools, universities and theaters, which include Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Brandeis University, University of Colorado (Denver) the Arvada Center, Aurora Fox Theater, Creede Repertory Theater, Town Hall Arts Center and Onofrio Piano Company to name a few. In 2007, Laura Jo took up a year long apprenticeship under a local Denver tuner of 30 yrs. Being an accomplished pianist and avid piano lover, the art of tuning came naturally. She tunes using pitch forks, rather than digital tuners. In 2009, the woman with whom she apprenticed under handed down her client list, and Laura Jo tuned full time until she was accepted into the MFA Acting program at Brandeis University in Boston, where she began studies in 2011. After graduating with her MFA in May '14, Laura Jo made the decision to move her business to NYC and looks to build up her New York/Boston clientele, so she can tune full-time throughout the year. She charges $150 for a standard tuning, $225 for a pitch raise, and $75 per hour for repair labor.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Routine piano tunings, pitch raises, minor/basic repairs including - sticking sluggish keys pedals, squeaky pedals, regulation work, action repair and occasionally broken strings.

Services we don't offer

Broken cracked sound boards, work with the pin block, or any refurbishing.


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.04 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

Julie W.
08/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I can't say enough positive things about LJ. She is ethical, efficient and provides quality service and results. LJ also tuned my piano and she spent extra time and care to complete the job where others might have left without completing the job as thoroughly as she did. Thank you LJ!
Description of Work: LJ replaced a very old string in my very old piano.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Julie W.
03/2013
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
My neighber donated her piano to me. It is a very old Chickering upright piano that hadn't been used or tuned for years. Laura Jo came within the same week that I called. She arrived on time and was very professional from beginning to end. She explained two options for me and she was not pushy about her opinion. Rather, after I asked some quesitons she gently shared the pros/cons to the two options and in the end, I agreed with her recommendation. She is a focused and patient worker. We will definiely use her in the future.
Description of Work: Laura Jo tuned a very old piano that hadn't been tuned in many many years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Barry W.
12/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
I had a very positive experience with her. My daughter says that it sounds great to her ear. I would absolutely use Laura Jo again!!
Description of Work: Our Yamaha piano had not been tuned in 10 years. I called Laura Jo and she very clearly explained my two tuning options and what each would cost. She was able to come by at the end of the week and she showed up very promptly. She used the tuning forks, which is the traditional method of piano tuning. She took a long time and gave our piano her full and undivided attention. It's been a well-cared for instrument, and she was able to bring it back to pitch using the less-expensive and less time-consuming method, which was, of course, an added bonus. She is so pleasant and professional; it was a pleasure to have this young woman in the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

GRAHAM R B.
09/2012
5.0
piano tuning
  + -1 more
My antique Broadwood is finicky and hard to tune. After Laura Jo was done it sounded like a new instrument!
Description of Work: Tuning antique Broadwood Grad Piano.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

    Contact information

    Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80210

    http://ljpianotuning.weebly.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Licensing

    No License Required for Trade
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    Service Categories

    Piano Tuning

    FAQ

    LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair does not offer free project estimates.
    No, LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair does not offer a senior discount.
    No, LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair does not offer emergency services.
    No, LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair does not offer warranties.
    LJ's Piano Tuning & Repair offers the following services: Routine piano tunings, pitch raises, minor/basic repairs including - sticking sluggish keys pedals, squeaky pedals, regulation work, action repair and occasionally broken strings.
    Broken cracked sound boards, work with the pin block, or any refurbishing.

    Contact information

    Clarkson St., Denver, CO 80210

    http://ljpianotuning.weebly.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM